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James L. Berkel, a 45-year-old male from McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away on September 30, 2016. He was born on September 28, 1971, in Alton, Illinois. The circumstances surrounding his death were tragic and involved a violent crime.

On the night of September 30, 2016, James Berkel was shot and killed at his residence in McLeansboro. The perpetrator, Zachery Shock, a 24-year-old male from McLeansboro, was arrested and charged with the murder. Shock was initially charged with two counts ...Read More
Victim Details

James L. Berkel

Male

White / Caucasian

Mc-leansboro

IL

2016-09-30

45

James

Berkel

12/08/2025