Amanda Folker
I am writing to share an important and deeply personal story with Muddy River News readers. Recently, I had the opportunity to be a guest on “What Came Next,” a true crime podcast. I spoke about the tragic murder of my sister, Amanda Folker, in Quincy and the subsequent release of her killer. On Sept.…
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My sister Amanda Folker was tragically murdered in Quincy, Ill., by Marvin Larry Betts on Oct. 6, 1996. Betts, a stranger to her, followed her from a party and attacked her 42 times with a hatchet. He then attempted to set her body on fire by pouring lighter fluid over it. This person has been…
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Dear MRN: A convicted murderer recently was paroled and is living in Quincy. He served only 27 years in prison for the brutal murder of a woman in Quincy. He originally was sentenced to 60 years without parole. How does this happen? First, let’s review the case. Marvin Lawrence Betts was sentenced in Adams County…
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