URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign man arrested in connection to a more than 40-year-old New Mexico cold case made his first court appearance Wednesday. 73-year-old Charlie Brown Jr. waived the extradition process in the courtroom, meaning he will stay in the Champaign County Jail until officials from New Mexico transport him. Brown — a […]
Champaign man facing charges in 43-year-old cold case makes first court appearance
By Peter Hanson
Jun 11, 2026 | 8:32 AM

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