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Billy Rutherford

Case from Decatur, IL dated Aug 29, 2011

Victim Details

Billy Rutherford

Male

White / Caucasian

Decatur

IL

2011-08-29

24

Billy

Rutherford

06/27/2026

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Billy Joe Rutherford, a 24-year-old male from Decatur, Illinois, tragically lost his life on August 29, 2011. The incident occurred outside a party at 1317 North Woodford Street in Decatur. Rutherford was shot multiple times, leading to his untimely death. The investigation revealed that he was shot with both a nine-millimeter handgun and a shotgun. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply distressing for his family and the local community.

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  • Herald-Review.com: Gun connected to Rutherford, Witty murders, police say
  • WAND-TV: Trial begins for shooting death of Billy Rutherford
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