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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 ...Read More
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Cael Thornton
Male
Black / African American
Peoria
IL
2022-09-29
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Cael
Thornton
11/25/2025
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I was reading through this case again, and I can't help but think about the impact on Cael's twin si... ...Read More
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