Bloomington, IL – A 25-year-old woman in Illinois has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for her role in the violent killing of her boyfriend, who was beaten and shot multiple times in 2023.
Woman Sentenced for First-Degree Murder
McLean County Circuit Judge William Yoder handed down the sentence to Gabrielle A. Stine on Tuesday, following her formal guilty plea to one count of first-degree murder. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed one count of kidnapping while armed with a firearm.
Stine has already served 475 days in custody, and after completing her full prison term, she will be required to serve an additional three years on supervised release.
Co-Defendants Also Facing Harsh Penalties
Stine’s co-defendants, 28-year-old Justin G. Kletz and 20-year-old Derek Siebring, have also pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Siebring received a 65-year sentence in March, while Kletz’s sentencing is scheduled for November 25, with a potential term of 35 to 75 years.
Details of the Brutal Crime
According to court records obtained by The Pentagraph, deputies responded around 7 a.m. on November 25, 2023, to a rural area after Stine called 911, reporting that her friend had been shot.
Investigators found Jamere Bew, 31, bound, beaten, and shot, in a ditch near 1375 East Road and 700 North Road.
Officials discovered that the previous evening, Bew had been at Kletz’s apartment on Springfield Road. Responding officers noted the smell of bleach, blood-stained clothing, and a couch in a dumpster. Authorities reported hearing someone inside say, “we have to burn it all.”
Motive and Role of the Defendants
Investigators revealed that Stine had told Kletz and Siebring that Bew had sexually assaulted her in her sleep. Enraged, the men beat Bew with a baseball bat, restrained him with duct tape, and placed him in the trunk of Stine’s car. They drove him to Funks Grove Township, where they threw him into a ditch and shot him multiple times.
Afterward, Stine reportedly burglarized Bew’s apartment. Before the murder, prosecutors said she also took photographs and videos of the bloodied and bound victim.
Official Statement from Authorities
“The details surrounding this case are horrific, and the knowledge that the victim’s family and friends now carry of the victim’s final moments is a burden nobody should have to endure,” said McLean County State’s Attorney Erika Reynolds. She added, “It is our hope that the victim’s family and friends will find some peace knowing this chapter is closed.”
Impact on the Community
The case has shocked the Bloomington community, highlighting the extreme violence involved and the premeditated actions of all three defendants. Law enforcement officials emphasized the seriousness of the crime and the lengthy sentences reflect the gravity of the offense.
Safety and Awareness
While cases like this are rare, authorities urge individuals to be vigilant in reporting threats and suspicious behavior. Law enforcement continues to stress the importance of community cooperation in solving violent crimes.
Conclusion
With Stine’s 40-year sentence, and her co-defendants facing decades behind bars, the case of Jamere Bew’s murder now reaches a judicial closure, providing a measure of justice for his family and loved ones.
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