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A murder sentence sends a Goreville man to prison for up to 50 years

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer
Published May 20, 2024 at 5:46 PM CDT
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Larry Cavitt

A Johnson County man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for First Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.

Illinois State Police reports 71-year-old Larry Cavitt of Goreville was found guilty in February in the murder of 51-year-old Joseph Geyman.

The sentence includes 25 years for First Degree Murder plus an additional 25 years due to the statutory firearm enhancement.

Geyman died in August 2021 on Dutchman Lake Road in Tunnel Hill.
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Brad Palmer
As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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