Complete Coverage of the Bentler Murder Case

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By Becky Ogann

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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