Lincoln woman charged in death of child

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[March 01, 2022]   From the Lincoln Police Department:

Arrest of Cierra Coker, 20, of Lincoln, Illinois

Charges:
1st Degree Murder
Aggravated Battery of a Child

On February 6th, 2022, Lincoln Police Officers began an investigation regarding an injured child at a residence in Lincoln, Illinois. The 20 month old victim was transported to St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois for treatment of life threatening injuries. The victim, whose name will not be released at this time, due to the sensitive nature of the crime, investigation and out of respect for the family, ultimately succumbed to those injuries.

 

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The Lincoln Police Department conducted an investigation regarding the incident which led to the arrest of 20 year old Cierra Coker, of Lincoln, Illinois at approximately 6:15pm on February 23rd, 2022 in Lincoln, Illinois.

The investigation regarding the victim’s death is still ongoing. No other information can be released at this time.

[Chief Matthew Vlahovich]

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