Pre-trial hearing set for Alexander Beccue October 31
VANDALIA (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Alexander Beccue waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday, September 6 in Fayette County Court and requested the matter be set at pre-trial status. Judge Don Sheafor granted the motions. Beccue and his attorney, Edward Deters, waived arraignment on all issues except punishment. Beccue is being held in the Illinois Department of Corrections on four felony counts: Count 1: Beccue's first count is for the first-degree murder of 29-year-old Joshua K. Smith of Nokomis. This charge […]
