Illinois State Fire Marshal s Office personnel assisted with the investigation, as well.
As part of the plea agreement, felony charges of aggravated arson while knowing people were present and of arson involving property were dismissed. Public Defender Marvin Hanson represented Hector.
Under state law, Hector was eligible for probation or conditional discharge and was subject to a prison sentence of 2-10 years. He is eligible for day-to-day sentencing and will be subject to a 1-year period of mandatory supervised release after prison. He received credit for 220 days served in the jail. PHOTOS: 2021 JG-TC mugshot gallery
Joshua Fairchild
Joshua A. Fairchild, 26, has been charged in Coles County Circuit Court with first degree murder and concealment of a homicidal death. The charges stem from the stabbing death of Chelta S. Branch.