A guilty verdict for first-degree murder was handed down by a Cherokee County jury Wednesday, after a three-day jury trial.Billy Barker, 50, Galena, shot and killed Levi Porter, 27, Riverton April 18, 2023 in the 800 block of North Columbus Street in Galena.Barker was also found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm and criminal carrying of a weapon.Judge Marad...
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