Nicholas Troy Sheley | |
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| Born | July 31, 1979 Sterling, Illinois, U.S. |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| Spouse | Holly Sheley (2008-2013, divorced) |
| Conviction(s) | First degree murder (8 counts) |
| Criminal penalty | Life without parole |
| Details | |
| Date | June 23–30, 2008 |
| Location(s) | Illinois and Missouri, United States |
| Killed | 8 |
| Weapons | Hammer[1] |
| Imprisoned at | Lawrence Correctional Center |
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Nicholas Troy Sheley (born July 31, 1979[2]) is an American spree killer. He is serving life in prison for six murders for Illinois and two other murders in Missouri. He was arrested on July 1, 2008, in Granite City, Illinois. A $25,000 reward was offered for information leading to his arrest. Federal authorities charged him with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.[3]
- ^ "Man convicted of quadruple homicide in Ill. hammer murders". CBS News, Crimsider. CBS. 30 May 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ "Nicholas Sheley Captured".[dead link]
- ^ "Police - chicagotribune.com". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 2008-07-03. Retrieved 2008-07-02.