Illinois couple arrested in Douglas County lottery scam sting

Authorities say the couple traveled to Douglas County to collect nearly $473,000 from a woman they believed was elderly

July 1, 2026Updated: July 1, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Illinois couple arrested in Douglas County lottery scam sting

Kerwin Kerr, 46 and Shanna Kerr, 44. Douglas County Sheriff's Office

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Ag & Outdoor

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