Chester Weger’s Attorney Claims Fresh Evidence Points to Mafia Involvement in 63-Year-Old Murder Charge

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Chicago-based attorney Andy Hale is working tirelessly to prove the innocence of Chester Weger, who has been serving a 63-year-old murder charge for the Starved Rock murders of 1960. Recent discoveries of fresh evidence pointing to mafia involvement have given Hale hope that Weger’s name will finally be cleared.

Weger, who was just 21 years old at the time of his conviction, has always maintained his innocence. He was accused of killing 50-year-old Lillian Oetting, but prosecutors chose not to charge him for the deaths of her friends Mildred Lindquist and Frances Murphy. Hale believes that Weger was forced into a false confession by aggressive police tactics.

Hale’s search for evidence has led him to uncover new clues that could potentially exonerate Weger. While awaiting the results of genetic genealogical DNA technology, he stumbled upon a woman on Facebook who claimed that her late grandfather, who had ties to the Chicago mafia, admitted to knowing Weger was innocent. This revelation, along with the admission of another local mobster, Smoky Rona, that he was involved in planning the murders, adds weight to Hale’s argument.

In a significant breakthrough, Hale discovered a memo from an Illinois State Police interview that described a phone operator overhearing two men discussing the murders and how to dispose of bloody clothing. The phone operator became distressed upon realizing the gravity of the conversation. Hale’s investigation led him to identify the two men as brothers who owned a bar near Starved Rock. Although they were questioned and passed a lie detector test, Hale believes this clearance was insufficient, especially considering the nature of the crimes.

Further contention arises from the discovery of twine around the victims’ wrists. Hale points to conflicting police reports, suggesting that two different tools were used to cut the twine, indicating the involvement of multiple perpetrators.

The HBO documentary series on the case, produced by Mark Wahlberg’s production company, initially left viewers uncertain about Weger’s innocence. However, Hale became involved after its release and is confident in his belief that Weger is innocent. He acknowledges the documentary’s role in raising awareness and sparking dialogue about the case.

The Will County State Attorney’s office declined to comment on the matter when contacted by The U.S. Sun. The next hearing is scheduled for January 10, with another hearing in March. If Hale succeeds in proving Weger’s innocence, it would mark the longest wrongful conviction in American history and potentially result in a $120 million payout.

In his unwavering pursuit of justice, Andy Hale continues to fight for Chester Weger’s freedom, armed with the newfound evidence that suggests mafia involvement in the Starved Rock murders. Only time will tell if Weger’s name will finally be cleared after 63 years of imprisonment..