CARBONDALE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 agents have announced the conviction of 47-year-old Isaac Hill from Carbondale for first degree murder, stemming from of the death of his daughter.
On June 22, 2022, the Carbondale Police Department (CPD) requested ISP to assist with the investigation of an injured three-year-old female that was brought to a local hospital by her father, identified as Hill. Hill’s daughter was later pronounced deceased. After a thorough investigation and collaborative effort by ISP investigators, CPD, DCFS, Jackson County Coroner’s Office, and the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office resulted in the arrest of Hill.
The Illinois State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutors Office prosecuted the case against Hill who was found guilty on August 23, 2023 following a bench trial in Jackson County.
On January 26, 2024, Jackson County Circuit Court Judge, Steven M. J. Bost, sentenced Hill to 50 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for first degree murder.
No further information will be released.