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(KSDK) - The governors of Missouri and Illinois are having extradition discussions about a man linked to a triple homicide in Belleville, Illinois.

The office of Governor Rod Blagojevich has asked Missouri Governor Matt Blunt to intervene in the extradition of Samuel Johnson.

Johnson has refused to return to Illinois. He is charged with attempted burglary at the Belleville home where Michale Cooney, 62, Dorothy Bone, 82, and Dorris Fischer, 79, were stabbed to death March 3.

Police and prosecutors won’t say if Johnson is the primary suspect in the homicide investigation.

I don’t have anything to add. I just think it’s an interesting process.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Apr 20, 05 @ 5:21 pm

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It’s a fascinating process, but as I understand these things, the State of Missouri pretty much has to hand over the defendant once his identity is clear. As much as I like to slag on both Guvs, I think this is pretty straightforward legal issue.

Comment by ArchPundit Thursday, Apr 21, 05 @ 2:12 am