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Judge Michael J. Valentine

Case from Albion, IL dated Nov 05, 2024

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Judge Michael J. Valentine

Male

White / Caucasian

Albion

IL

2024-11-05

41

Judge

Michael J. Valentine

07/25/2026

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On November 5, 2024, Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Valentine was found fatally shot outside his home in Albion, Illinois. The incident occurred at approximately 12:14 p.m. in the 1100 block of County Road 600, where Edwards County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wellness check and discovered Judge Valentine's body.

Judge Michael J. Valentine, born on April 14, 1981, in Chicago, Illinois, had a distinguished career in law. He earned his law degree from ...
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  • https://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article295222514.html
  • Scallywag and Vagabond: Megan Valentine IL wife charged w/ shooting murder of Edwards County judge
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    Does anyone else find it incredibly eerie that a man with such a life of service—both in his legal... ...Read More
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