25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the September 7th shooting death of 44-year-old Michael J. Wiseman. Following a multi-day jury trial, Trout was convicted on December 5th in Saline County Court in Harrisburg.
Police responded to a 911 call and discovered Wiseman with multiple gunshot wounds near Benton and First Street. Wiseman later died at a local hospital. The Illinois State Police investigated the case, leading to Trout’s arrest on September 8th. A sentencing date has not yet been announced.