Sheri Coleman and her sons Garett and Gavin were strangled in their Illinois home in 2009. Her husband Chris, a ministry security employee, had reported threatening messages. Investigators concluded the threats were staged, and he was convicted of all three murders.
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01Books
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02Movies
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03TV & documentaries
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Forensic Files II — Words Matter (2022)
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The Belleville News-Democrat · 2011-04-29 · Page 9
Tara Lintz testifies in the Coleman trial
A continued court report recounts testimony about Chris Coleman’s relationship and travel plans.
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Belleville News-Democrat
Mother Sheri Coleman speaks
Interview or news segment from Belleville News-Democrat covering the Sheri Coleman & her sons case. Length: 0:51.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “ILLINOIS: The Coleman Family Massacre.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “ILLINOIS: The Coleman Family Massacre.” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
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Nancy Grace : HLN : July 23, 2009 8:00pm-9:00pm EDT
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11Court records & documents
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People v. Coleman — murder conviction appeal
The official appellate opinion reviewing Christopher Coleman’s convictions for the murders of Sheri Coleman and their sons, Garett and Gavin.
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Sheri Coleman & her sons — media, court records & case files | Unforgotten Casebook
07Social Media
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Belleville News-Democrat
Mother Sheri Coleman speaks
Interview or news segment from Belleville News-Democrat covering the Sheri Coleman & her sons case. Length: 0:51.
Watch on YouTubeAnnie Elise
The Most Twisted Family You’ll Ever Hear Of | The Coleman Case
Video from Annie Elise covering the Sheri Coleman & her sons case. Length: 1:18:11.
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Sins of the Father
Video from True Crime Brewery covering the Sheri Coleman & her sons case. Length: 1:25:23.
Watch on YouTubeFOX 2 St. Louis
One Year Later: Community Remembers Murdered Coleman Family
Video from FOX 2 St. Louis covering the Sheri Coleman & her sons case. Length: 2:17.
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Military Murder — TikTok channel
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Military Murder — Facebook group
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