Hamilton Christmas Eve Stabbing Suspect in Court, Victim Identified

Hamilton Christmas Eve stabbing suspect in court, victim identified

Charging documents claim Garrett Miller stabbed Dalton L. Sherman in the chest with a knife CARTHAGE, Ill. – Garrett P. Miller, 34, made his first appearance Monday afternoon in connection with a Christmas Eve stabbing that left Dalton L. Sherman, 29, dead. According to an online obituary, Sherman was from Carthage, a graduate of Warsaw High School, and lived in Peoria, Ill., where he worked as a union electrician. Among his survivors is a siste…

In rural Hamilton, Illinois, a Christmas Eve stabbing has led to a second‑degree murder charge

Just across the river in rural Hamilton, Illinois, a Christmas Eve stabbing has led to a second‑degree murder charge. Deputies say 34‑year‑old Garrett Miller was arrested after a 29‑year‑old man died from his injuries. The incident happened only minutes from the Keokuk bridge, making it a major regional case. Miller is being held in the Hancock County Jail as investigators work to determine what led to the confrontation. More details are expecte…