HERRIN, IL — The Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office issued 4 warrants on December 1st for first degree murder in connection with the 2019 death of 50-year-old Jefferey Ennis of Herrin.

21-year old Malik Felton, 24-year old Austen Norris, 41-year old Keith Kemery and 26-year old Ashley Kaminski all of nearby southern Illinois communities have been charged. These four reportedly punched, pepper sprayed, kicked, and stabbed Ennis in January of last year.

Herrin law enforcement plans to hold an official press conference at the beginning of 2021 to release more details surrounding the case.