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News & Analysis · 22 Sept 2026

Betty Akamani appears in court over death of SIU professor

Betty Akamani was denied release at a 21 September court appearance. She faces two first-degree murder counts and a child endangerment charge; a preliminary hearing is set for 6 October.

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News & Analysis · 22 Sept 2026

Ghanaian SIU professor Kofi Akamani killed in Illinois; wife charged

The 48-year-old forestry professor died after a shooting on 19 September. His wife faces murder and child endangerment charges. The allegations have yet to be tried.

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