Story Created:
May 11, 2007 at 11:08 AM CDT
Story Updated:
Oct 15, 2007 at 12:35 PM CDT
Shawn Bentler, 23, of Quincy, Illinois, is charged with killing his entire immediate family. Investigators say Michael Bentler and his wife Sandra, as well as their three girls, Sheena, Shelby and Shayne, were all shot to death last October.
Below is KCRG-TV9's online coverage of the investigation and trial.
Bentler Takes the Stand in his own Defense
Bentler's Grandmother Takes Stand in his Defense
Judge Hearing Bentler Trial Visits Murder Scene
DNA Expert, Ex-Girlfriend Testify in Bentler Trial
More Details as Bentler Murder Trial Continues
Bentler Murder Trial Begins, 911 Call Key Evidence
Judge allows Bentler 911 tape in court
Evidenciary Hearing Thursday in Bentler Homicide Case
Accused Family Killer Wants Evidence Thrown Out
Warrants in Bentler family slaying unsealed
Hearing Friday in Shawn Bentler Murder Case
Bentler Waives Right to Jury Trial
Shawn Bentler's Trial Scheduled for February
Not Guilty Plea in Family's Murder
Shawn Bentler, if Convicted, Ineligible for Inheritance
Hundreds Attend Bentler Family Funeral
Bentler Visitation and Funeral Arrangments
Bentler Appears In Iowa Court
Bonaparte Murder Suspect Back in Iowa, in Court
Man Accused of Killing His Five Family Members
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