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New Details Emerge About Suspect’s Ties to Momence Bar Owner Shot Execution-Style

Julius E. Burkes Jr. allegedly killed Courtney Drysdale during a robbery at her bar; he faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and crossed state lines to commit the crime.

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New details have been revealed regarding the relationship between a man accused of killing a Momence bar owner execution-style, according to court documents.

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Murder suspect was previously fired after Momence bar owner reported him for stealing, Kankakee County prosecutors say

Julius Burkes faces charges of murder, robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon in the Feb. 2 shooting death of Courtney Drysdale.

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New details emerge about suspect’s ties to Momence bar owner shot execution-style

New details have been revealed regarding the relationship between a man accused of killing a Momence bar owner execution-style, according to court documents.

·Chicago, United States
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WFLD broke the news in Chicago, United States on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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