Case No. 08-CF-200

JAMES E. SARGENT, 23        TRACY D. HERMANN, 21

 

CASE SYNOPSIS: On February 18, 2008, James Sargent and Tracy Hermann were charged with two counts of First Degree Murder for the death of their 5 month old son who was found deceased in their home at 3012 W. Proctor Street February 12, 2008.  Click Here to read the case facts.  

 

James Sargent and Tracy Hermann have both been charged with two counts of First Degree Murder. Click on their names to read their indictments.

 

Schedule of Events:

 

James Sargent:

 

4/29/09 - The Bench Trial concludes for James Sargent. He was found GUILTY of First Degree Murder. He will be sentenced 6/25/09.

6/25/09 - James Sargent was sentenced to 100 years in prison.

Tracey Hermann:

 

9/14/09 - Tracey Hermann appeared in court this date and plead guilty to First Degree Murder for the death of her infant son. She was sentenced to 50 years in prison.

Peoria County Courthouse, Courtroom 222, 324 Main Street, Peoria, Judge James E. Shadid presiding

 

Victim:

Benjamin Sargent, 5 months

 

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