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McDuffie Murder Charges Dismissed

mug shot of Yolanduis McDuffie for arrest in Rock Island County, IL
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IL Dept. of Corrections

Prosecutors in Rock Island County have dismissed charges against a 22 year old Moline man whose murder trial was supposed to begin Tuesday. Yolanduis McDuffie was accused of killing 24 year old Derek Jackson of Rock Island in December of 20-13. 

State's Attorney, John McGehee, says the case against McDuffie was dismissed "without prejudice," which means charges may be re-filed. He says new evidence was revealed before the trial began, leading to the decision.

Credit Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation
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Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation
Derek Jackson, died 12/16/2013

McGehee can't discuss the new evidence but will continue prosecuting a co-defendent on murder and armed robbery charges.

Credit Scott County Jail
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Scott County Jail
Aaron Henderson

Aaron Henderson's next court date is set for next week. 

 

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