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William Banks

Case from Danville, IL dated Jan 12, 2019

Victim Details

William L. Banks

Male

Black / African American

Danville

IL

2019-01-12

32

William

Banks

07/06/2026

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William L. Banks, a 32-year-old African American male, was found dead on January 12, 2019, in Danville, Illinois. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 5 a.m., when Banks' body was discovered inside a residence on the 1600 block of Edgewood Drive. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds, which ultimately led to his death.

The investigation into Banks' death quickly identified Jimmie Rodgers, a 29-year-old male from Chicago, as the primary suspect. Rodgers ...
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