New Charges in Beason Murder

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By WEEK Reporter

Story Published: Oct 8, 2009 at 9:24 PM CDT

Story Updated: Oct 8, 2009 at 10:30 PM CDT

Late this afternoon, the Logan County State's Attorney charged Jason Harris of Armington.

22 year old Jason Lee Harris is the younger brother of Christopher Harris.

Both brothers now face identical charges of five counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in the Gee family slayings last month.

As with his brother, Jason Harris has been denied bond.

He has a preliminary hearing set for October 13th.

Steve Skelton of Bloomington has been appointed as his public defender.
Also in court, Jason Harris' girlfriend, Jennifer Earnest was charged with one count of obstructing justice.

The State's attorney says she provided false alibi for both of the Harris brothers.

Her bond was set at 50-thousand dollars.

Jennifer Earnest's mother-who is also charged with obstruction of justice-was not in court today.

These latest charges of murder may answer some of the questions about how one individual could have murdered five people...

Monday, Oct 12 at 8:09 AM John wrote ...

Are the Harris brothers part Hispanic? I wonder about this since I have seen alot of Mexicans driving vehicles similar to the pickup with the vertical exhaust pipes.

Saturday, Oct 10 at 1:18 PM My name is Cindy too wrote ...

AND I do NOT agree with what Cindy wrote on 10/8 at 11:11. If "Ed" is smart, he will save his money. I would suggest that instead of spending his funds to try to clear these boys, he should give the money to Chris' kids, as they will be going thru life without a father

Saturday, Oct 10 at 2:08 AM somegirl wrote ...

i just dont see how u can kill someone expcily a child

Friday, Oct 9 at 6:10 PM hmmm..... wrote ...

I am so glad they have found who did this. I just wish they would have left the innocent children out of it. They didn't deserve that. I agree too, that Nicole will be next.

Friday, Oct 9 at 5:50 PM pleeeeeeeaze......... wrote ...

cinde, are you really concerned that they need their mommy????

Friday, Oct 9 at 4:11 PM eye for a eye wrote ...

bring back public executions, the criminals and mostly is repeat offenders need to be punished. If your convicted of murder with one appeal allowed and it fails and with the new technology with dna evidence there is no reason for not having death penalty. Its also easier on the taxpayers instead of paying high dollars to prision these murders.

Friday, Oct 9 at 4:03 PM worried wrote ...

well i hope these boys do there time for what they have done. just remember the little girl who survived and how this is gonna effect her to come. there are some SICK people out there in this world!

Friday, Oct 9 at 3:53 PM jo wrote ...

I know the family, they have a sister amy, and mother lives in venice florida. Bio mother dis-owened the boys

Friday, Oct 9 at 12:57 PM Betcha wrote ...

Nicole will be next...

Friday, Oct 9 at 12:47 PM Cinde wrote ...

Does anyone know where Jason and Christopher's biological mother lives?I understand that they have a sister.I think both boys need her.

Friday, Oct 9 at 11:55 AM to dave d wrote ...

no doubt that fund comes from the good ol' taxpayers...

Friday, Oct 9 at 11:50 AM Dave D wrote ...

What possible motive would lead to murdering an entire family? This is just sickening. And what is it with this Capital Litigation Trust Fund? Why is there a fund sitting out there to try to get murderers aquitted? Where does that money come from?

Friday, Oct 9 at 11:01 AM Lou wrote ...

Well they had to have some sort of evidence against them in order to arrest them.

Friday, Oct 9 at 6:54 AM betcha wrote ...

...that girlfriend will be a star witness in the trials if they don't cop a plea...

Friday, Oct 9 at 6:48 AM pinkribbons wrote ...

Well the people who did this crime need to pay and they will pay hard!

Friday, Oct 9 at 4:04 AM jeff wrote ...

I'm trying to imagine what would lead to this kind of murdering?

Thursday, Oct 8 at 11:11 PM Cindy wrote ...

We will just have to wait and see how this plays out.Just remember they are both innocent until proven guilty.I just do not think that they have the right people. It should be a warning though anybody else messing with the authorities should keep their mouths shut!!!I hope that their father Ed can get a good defense lawyer out of Chicago for both of his sons.

Thursday, Oct 8 at 10:06 PM chelle wrote ...

i knew in the back of my mind that there was more than 1 person involved.

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