September 21, 2009. In the central Illinois small town of Beason, a family was murdered. A 3 year old girl had grave injuries but has survived. Killed were parents Ruth and Rick Gee and 3 of their children. Justina Constant, 16; Dillen Constant, 14; and Austin Gee, 11. The Gee's former son-in-law and his brother were arrested for the murders. The wait for trials was long and the first trial began testimony on May 8, 2013. Christopher Harris was found guilty on all counts and will spend his life in prison. Jason Harris agreed to a plea deal to testify against Chris, and will serve 20 years behind bars. Jason's girlfriend Jennifer Earnest and Jennifer's Mom Sara Duncan got probation. Christopher Harris' conviction was upheld November 24, 2015.