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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
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
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James L. Berkel
Male
White / Caucasian
Mc-leansboro
IL
2016-09-30
45
James
Berkel
11/13/2025
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Does anyone else find it utterly distressing how Zachery Shock managed to escape from White County J... ...Read More
01/16/2023
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