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Julia Bevely is now serving jail time for murder after being convicted of the murder of her 11-year-old stepdaughter, Jade Beasley. Her body was discovered brutally stabbed at their home along Songbird Road in Marion, Illinois in December 2020.
According to her testimony initially, Bevely stated that a masked intruder was at fault. Much about the incident has been widely discussed on the podcast Murder on Songbird Road by iHeart Podcasts, which delves into the complexities within the case.
Even though there was no direct physical evidence connecting her to the crime, Bevely was convicted of first-degree murder in 2023. Julia Bevely was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for the murder of Jade Beasley and is serving her term at Williamson County Jail in Illinois.
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Supporters, including her relatives, continue to advocate for her innocence, pointing to the lack of concrete evidence and raising concerns about the investigation. Episodes 1 and 2 of Murder on Songbird Road aired on January 2, 2025.
Background of Julia Bevely and the case
According to the Murder on Songbird Road podcast, Julia Bevely had three children. Her eldest child, Jayden, was from a previous relationship. Her two younger daughters, Myla and Rayne, were with her partner, Gregory Michael Beasley. She was a stepmother to Beasley's daughter, Jade.
Julia Bevely lived in a house that she shared with the children and Jade's father, Gregory Michael Beasley. Julia Bevely was described as being family-oriented; she worked at home as a customer service representative, so she did not miss important moments in the lives of her children.
According to the Murder on Songbird Road podcast, on the day of the event, Bevely said that she briefly left Jade alone to run some errands, but on returning home, she found blood and Jade's lifeless body in the bathtub. According to WSIL NEWS 3, Bevely called 911, reporting that a masked man had fled the house.
As reported by Murder on Songbird Road, investigators immediately dismissed her account, citing inconsistencies and a lack of supporting evidence. According to WSIL NEWS 3, only five days after the murder, Bevely was arrested and accused of Jade's murder.
Details about the investigation and trial
According to the Murder on Songbird Road podcast, the investigation and the trial against Jade raised major doubts. According to WSIL NEWS 3, Bevely showed cooperation with the authorities as she gave her DNA samples and was questioned. Nevertheless, there were no pieces of physical evidence: there was no trace of blood in her clothing and nothing that may resemble the weapon.
There was no clear motive as well during the investigation. According to the Murder on Songbird Road podcast, the prosecution relied heavily on circumstantial evidence. According to WSIL NEWS 3, Bevely’s timeline was scrutinized, with prosecutors highlighting a 30-minute delay between her alleged discovery of Jade and the 911 call.
Supporters of Bevely argue that alternative suspects were not thoroughly investigated, including a man reportedly seen near the property around the time of the crime. The podcast also pointed out that Bevely was shorter than Jade, who was taller and heavier than her stepmother.
Where is Julia Bevely today?
According to the Murder on Songbird Road podcast, Julia Bevely was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 11-year-old Jade Beasley. According to WSIL NEWS 3, the trial concluded with her conviction on three counts of first-degree murder. She is currently serving her life sentence at Williamson County Jail in Illinois.
She is a convicted criminal but maintains that she is innocent. Her children live with other members of the family and hardly visit her.
People, including Bevely's mother, continue to plead for her freedom, stating that the case brought against her was full of errors, and important information was overlooked in the course of the trial. According to the podcast, Bevely's conviction has ignited discussions over potential miscarriages of justice.
According to the Murder on Songbird Road podcast, her family continues working to gather new evidence and push for a retrial while Bevely's life remains deeply affected by the events of December 2020.
Julia Bevely's case is a tragic story of a family torn apart by a horrific crime. The Murder on Songbird Road podcast has shed light on unanswered questions, raising doubts about the investigation and trial. Despite her conviction, many believe that Bevely's case deserves a closer examination.
