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BENJAMIN HOWARD REED | Man Found Guilty But Mentally Ill for Fatally Stabbing DCFS Worker/36-Year-Old Mother of Two 43 Times, Bludgeoning Her to Death with a Sledgehammer in His Home as She Checked on Kids | Sentenced To 100 Yrs | ALS
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Benjamin Howard Reed, a 35-year-old male from Thayer, Illinois, was found guilty of the brutal murder of Deidre Silas, a child protection services worker for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Reed was accused of a variety of offenses, such as first-degree homicide, aggravated battery, and aggravated unlawful restraint. Reed's trial concluded with a verdict of "guilty but mentally ill," which suggests that, despite his mental health issues, he possessed the mental capacity to comprehend the criminality of his actions. Reed's sentence of 100 years in prison without parole was a reflection of the severity of his offense and the mental illness he experienced.
Trying to take my kids? You’re gonna die.
“”How likely do you think it is that you're the one who stabbed her?”
“With the cuts on my hands, I think it's very likely.”
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Ben Reed. Autographed Letter, Signed. Handwritten, Commercial #10 (4.125 × 9.5 envelope). Menard, IL. December 30, 2024. Content unknown. SEALED.
Overview of Benjamin Howard Reed’s Case
Benjamin Howard Reed, a 35-year-old man from Thayer, Illinois, was involved in a high-profile criminal case following the brutal murder of Deidre (Graham) Silas, a child protection services worker for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The incident occurred on January 4, 2022, when Silas was called to investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect at Reed’s residence. During her visit, Reed attacked Silas, stabbing her 43 times and subsequently bludgeoning her with a sledgehammer.
Saying it ranked as "one of the most brutal and heinous" cases he has seen in his legal career, Sangamon County Presiding Circuit Judge John Madonia found Benjamin Howard Reed "guilty but mentally ill" Thursday in the Jan. 4, 2022, killing of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services child protection services worker Deidre (Graham) Silas of Springfield.
Reed, 35, stabbed Silas, a 36-year-old mother of two children, 43 times in his Thayer, Ill., home and also bludgeoned her to death with a sledgehammer.
Though the report didn't initially involve Reed or his wife's four children and stepchildren, since the environment was a concern, Silas had a responsibility to assess all the children. In all, 12 people, six adults and six children, lived in the two-bedroom home.
Legal Proceedings and Verdict
Reed was charged with multiple offenses including first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and aggravated unlawful restraint. His trial concluded with a verdict of “guilty but mentally ill,” which indicates that while he was found guilty of the crimes committed, he also suffered from mental illness at the time of the offense. This verdict was rendered by Sangamon County Presiding Circuit Judge John Madonia after considering extensive evidence regarding Reed’s mental health history.
During the trial, various mental health professionals testified about Reed’s psychological state. Dr. Terry Killian, a psychiatrist who evaluated Reed multiple times, diagnosed him with several disorders including dissociative disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite these diagnoses indicating significant mental health issues, Judge Madonia determined that Reed had sufficient capacity to appreciate the criminality of his actions during the murder.
Sentencing
On November 15, 2023, Benjamin Howard Reed was sentenced to 100 years in prison without the possibility of parole. This sentence reflects both the severity of his crime and acknowledges his mental illness under Illinois law. The judge emphasized that Reed had neglected any rehabilitative potential he may have had, leading to the tragic loss of Deidre Silas’s life.
Impact on Community and Child Protection Workers
The case has drawn attention not only due to its violent nature but also because it highlights the dangers faced by child protection workers who often operate in high-risk environments while trying to safeguard vulnerable children. State’s Attorney John Milhiser expressed condolences to Silas’s family and recognized the risks taken by DCFS workers across Illinois.
In summary, Benjamin Howard Reed is now serving a lengthy prison sentence for his heinous crime against Deidre Silas while being recognized as mentally ill at the time of the offense.
VIDEO: Complete Coverage of the Trial of Benjamin Reed, Who Was Accused of M*rdering a DCFS Worker | https://youtu.be/GlsTVqg4KCA
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