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Two Convicted: Murder Cases Rock Marshall County, Rockford

2/7/2026

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Carroll Convicted for Murder

In Marshall County, Colt Carroll was convicted of murder and abuse of a corpse for the October 2023 killing of Faleisha Thompson.
Prosecutors presented evidence that Carroll beat Thompson in a ditch.
Carroll concealed Thompson's body.
In Rockford, Illinois, Edmond Lilly was found guilty of first-degree murder for shooting Antonio Thompson in 2019.
Surveillance footage undermined Lilly's defense.

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Cazares Convicted for Shooting

Jimmy Cazares, 32, was found guilty of multiple charges, including attempted murder, for firing 59 rounds into Wyler’s Pub & Grill in November 2024.
The prosecution argued he aimed to kill bartenders after being ejected from the bar.
Cazares admitted to the shooting but claimed he did not know people were inside.
Sentencing is set for April 15.
He faces 8 to 24 years on each attempted murder charge.

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Carroll Convicted for Murder

In Marshall County, Colt Carroll was convicted of murder and abuse of a corpse for the October 2023 killing of Faleisha Thompson.
Prosecutors presented evidence that Carroll beat Thompson in a ditch.
Carroll concealed Thompson's body.
In Rockford, Illinois, Edmond Lilly was found guilty of first-degree murder for shooting Antonio Thompson in 2019.
Surveillance footage undermined Lilly's defense.

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