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Mistrial declared in 2017 Beecher crash that killed pregnant mom, 3 kids
Now 5 years later, there may be nonetheless no decision within the authorized case. A jury was unable to achieve a consensus on a verdict, so a mistrial was declared Wednesday within the trial of Sean Woulfe, 30, of Orland Park.
Woulfe was charged with a number of counts of reckless murder in reference to the August 2017 crash on a quiet street in Beecher that killed 29-year-old Lindsey Schmidt, her unborn baby and her three sons, ages 1, 4, and seven. They had been headed to trip bible college when their Subaru Outback was struck by Woulfe, who was in a pickup he was allegedly driving greater than 75 miles per hour.
A Will County jury deliberated for a 3rd day earlier than telling the choose shortly after midday that it was deadlocked.
Each the Will County State’s Lawyer’s workplace and protection attorneys declined to remark, citing a gag order imposed by the choose.
At this level, it is unclear if prosecutors will retry Woulfe, however a standing listening to has been set for Could.
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