Amanda Peterson

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 17, 2023, 42-year-old Amanda Peterson was found deceased in her residence on the 300 block of West North Street in Watseka, Illinois. Authorities discovered her alongside 38-year-old Joseph Robinson, both victims of a fatal shooting. A 21-year-old male, identified as Robinson's son, sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The suspect, 44-year-old Scott E. Peterson from Kankakee, Illinois, was apprehended at the scene ...Read More
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  • Country Herald: Watseka Double Homicide: Kankakee Man Arrested for Gruesome Killings, Two Dead

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    Victim Details

    Amanda Peterson

    Female

    Black / African American

    Watseka

    IL

    2023-08-17

    42

    Amanda

    Peterson

    Yes

    12/08/2024

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    Has anyone heard if there is going to be a memorial for Amanda? I would like to pay my respects and ... ...Read More
    12/13/2024
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