Tag Archives: Misty Long
Long Ordered to Spend of Rest of His Life in Illinois Department of Human Services Custody
A Springfield teenager found not guilty by reason of insanity of the fatal stabbing of his adoptive mother in 2024 has been ordered to spend the rest of his life in the custody of the Illinois Departm...
Mar 09, 2026 vladek / Depositphotos.com
Springfield Teen Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
A Springfield teenager has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of the stabbing death of his adoptive mother in July 2024. Jonathan Long was 16 when Springfield Police were called to his home o...
Jan 22, 2026 vladek / Depositphotos.com
Springfield youth charged with fatally stabbing his mother more than a year ago found mentally fit to stand trial
A Springfield youth charged with fatally stabbing his mother more than a year ago has been found mentally fit to stand trial. Sixteen-year-old Jonathan Long is charged as an adult with first-degree mu...
Jul 10, 2025 Gavel (Credit: Wesley Tingey; UnSplash)