Grandson faces two murder charges in Iroquois man's death

WATSEKA – A rural Milford man accused of the brutal murder of his grandfather is due back in court later this week.

Iroquois County State's Attorney Jim Devine said two counts of murder were filed Monday, accusing Leonard "Martin" Badenhorst, 22, of killing Herschel Fleming, 79, by beating him on the head and chest.

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