Pickneyville man acquitted on first degree murder charge of 3-month-old son

PICKNEYVILLE, Ill., (KBSI)- On Thursday, March 28, Logan Hutchings, was acquitted by a judge for the three counts of first-degree murder.

Finding that the state had not met their burden, and Hutchings was acquitted of all charges he faced.

in February, Logan Hutchings, and Sophia Kelly, both of Pinckneyville were charged with three counts each of first-degree murder (Class M Felony).

Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation was requested on June 12, 2022, by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and the Pinckneyville Police Department to investigate serious injuries sustained to a 3-month-old boy.

The infant had been admitted to a hospital in St. Louis, Mo. and had a skull fracture along with multiple rib fractures.

Prior to the arrival at the hospital, the infant had been in the care of Hutchings and Kelly, the infant’s parents, in Pinckneyville.

On June 14, 2022, the infant was pronounced dead at the hospital as a result of these injuries.

Both Hutchings and Kelly were taken into custody by ISP agents.

They were taken to the Washington County Jail with a $1 million bond, 10% to apply.

ISP DCI was assisted by DCFS, ISP Crime Scene Services, Pinckneyville Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Department and the Appellate Prosecutors Office.

Hutchings defense attorney, Matthew Benson states, “This is a massive relief for Mr. Hutchings and his family. Logan maintained his
innocence from the first time he came into my office. I’m glad we were able to assist him in obtaining the result he deserved.”