Cael Thornton, an 8-year-old African American boy, tragically lost his life on September 29, 2022, in West Peoria, Illinois. Cael was found shot to death alongside his mother, Quadreka S. Payne, in their home. The incident was a result of a violent altercation between Quadreka and her husband, Rickey J. Payne, who was Cael's stepfather. The altercation began with a heated argument that escalated into physical violence. Rickey struck Quadreka multiple times, fracturing bones in her face, before s
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