Coleman Family Murder Update 5 June

Authorities in Monroe County say there will be no inquest in the strangling deaths of Columbia resident Sheri Coleman and her two young sons.

County Coroner Julie Gummersheimer said Wednesday an independent pathologist performed autopsies on the three, so an inquest isn't necessary.

Illinois statutes don't require an inquest, but leave it up to the county coroner whether or not to hold one.

Sheri Coleman and her sons, Garett and Gavin, were found murdered at their home on May 5. Sheri Coleman's husband, Chris, is charged with three counts of first degree murder in the deaths of his wife and children.
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An attorney representing the family of Sheri Coleman said a judge granted a motion today extending a court order protecting her assets.

“We are working with Mr. Coleman's attorney to get some sort of agreed order,” said Jack Carey, a Belleville lawyer.

The family won a temporary order last week allowing them access to Sheri Coleman's former home in Columbia. They also sued Chris Coleman in civil court, accusing him of being responsible for the deaths of Sheri Coleman and her two sons, Garett and Gavin.

In November, Sheri Coleman's name was removed from the deed for the home, leaving Christopher Coleman as sole owner, according to Monroe County records. It has aroused suspicion among her relatives.


Carey is also seeking a large list of documents from Chris Coleman's former employer, televangelist Joyce Meyer. Those documents include information on life insurance policies, travel records, and other information.

Chris Coleman resigned the job shortly after the murders – and after the Post-Dispatch disclosed that he was having an affair with a Florida woman. Joyce Meyer Ministries said he resigned for an unspecified “morals violation.”

The ministries said it is working on providing the requested information.

Chris Coleman is charged with three counts of first degree murder. A preliminary hearing, which could reveal a portion of the prosecution's case, is scheduled for next week.
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