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Madison Finch

Case from La-harpe, IL dated Jan 01, 2018

Victim Details

Madison Finch

Female

White / Caucasian

La-harpe

IL

2018-01-01

19

Madison

Finch

07/13/2026

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Madison Finch, a 19-year-old white female from La Harpe, Illinois, tragically lost her life on January 1, 2018. Madison, a freshman at Illinois State University, was shot in the back of her head during a New Year's Eve party at her residence in La Harpe. The incident occurred during an apparent altercation at the party, leading to her untimely death.

The primary suspect in Madison Finch's murder was Antonio Sanchez, an 18-year-old male from Hamilton. Sanchez was initially charged with thr ...
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  • Journal Star: Nick in the AM: 17-year-old charged in rare Hancock County murder
  • Plea Deal Leads to Prison Time in LaHarpe Murder
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