DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – Murder charges against Derrell L. Boston, 28, of Danville, have been dropped following the discovery of new evidence, according to Vermilion County State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy.
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Boston was previously charged in connection with the December 21, 2024, shooting death of Joseph Jones in Danville. However, Lacy stated that recently uncovered evidence has prompted her office, along with the Danville Police Department, to reevaluate the case. Details about the nature of the evidence were not disclosed, and the case remains under active investigation.
Boston’s release highlights the evolving nature of criminal investigations and the importance of examining all available information before proceeding with prosecution.