Murder Charges Filed in New Lenox Township Homicide
Rodney Julun, of Chicago, is charged with the murder of Dwight Jones, of New Lenox Township.
Editor's note: The information in this article has been updated elsewhere on the site. You can read more details regarding the murder charges filed or the obituary for Dwight Jones.
Murder charges were filed today in connection with the homicide of Dwight Jones, the New Lenox Township man who was found dead in his home June 14.
Rodney A. Julun, 22, of Chicago, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder, one count of home invasion, three counts of residential burglary, one count of robbery and one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle. His bail was set today at $5 million.
Jones was found dead inside his home on the 13000 block of 184th Place in unincorporated Mokena.
According to a news release, sheriff’s investigators conducted numerous interviews that led them to Julun, who was picked up in Chicago late last week and questioned. He was subsequently charged with a probation violation and detained at the Will County Jail while the investigation unfolded.
Investigators located two other people who police say had knowledge of the homicide: John H. White, 20, and David D. Reed, 23, both of Chicago.
According to the release, White and Reed said during interviews that Julun committed the murder. Police say Julun then contacted the two others and together they proceeded to steal numerous items, including the victim's VW Jetta, from the residence over two days. The missing vehicle was abandoned in Harvey and recovered last week.
Both White and Reed were charged with residential burglary and bail for each was set at $250,000. Sheriff's investigators do not believe White or Reed participated in the killing, but they could face additional charges of concealing a homicidal death.
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N Yan
6:18 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Glad those responsible were caught. Nervous as to why these kids were all the way in NL from Chicago...
Johnniuq
8:58 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
I'd also like to know what they were doing in the area. Were they familiar with the man somehow or was it just a random pick? I'm glad they caught the offenders. Hopefully the family can find some peace in that. Too bad the death penalty is off the table. They obviously have no regard for another's life. I hope someone shows them the same courtesy.
Susan Deneen
7:45 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
As a neighbor, I am relieved to know these people are in custody. We live in such a quiet area and this has been very disconcerting. I hope Mr. Jones can rest in peace. He seemed to be a peace-seeking man.
Kathy D.
9:46 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
I hope more information will be given regarding why these thugs were in New Lenox. I guess if they want to rob & kill someone they have no problem coming out to the southwest suburbs to do it.
3IZEOPEN
9:54 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
3IZE OPEN
@SUSAN DENEEN....thank you all for the concern and kind words, the victim was my cousin and yes he was a peace seeking man. I hope the actions of these 3 lost souls doesn't give you any leway to pass judgement on an entire race of people and I'm apologizing for this happening in you guys' community. I'm in total agreement with johnniqu, I sooo wish that these guys were eligible for the death penalty because this didn't have to happen....I really appreciate the sentiment and the acknowledgement of my cousin's death, I'm gratefuil to you all.
Johnniuq
10:36 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. Creeps with an utter disregard for life come in all colors and in all walks of life. Please know that your family is in our prayers.
Michael Sewall
10:52 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Everyone, you can find an updated article here with comments from the cousin and a co-worker, as well as info about why police say the people charged were out in New Lenox Township:
http://newlenox.patch.com/articles/chicago-man-charged-with-murder-of-new-lenox-township-resident
D'andre Tatum
12:03 am on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
R.I.P. Dwight, Your true friend. I always wonder whyI had not seen or heard from you. Now I know. Love you man. D.T.