An Illinois man has been convicted in a fatal overdose case

KANE COUNTY – An Island lake The man was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty drug-induced murder.

Daniel Carmody, 48, delivered heroin and cocaine to Daniel Liewald, 31, of St. Charles on or about May 10, 2021, prosecutors said. Liewald later died of fentanyl and cocaine poisoning.

The plea agreement also requires Carmody to pay $5,418 in restitution to Liewald’s family.

“Drug-related homicide charges are critical to holding drug dealers accountable for the deadly consequences of their actions,” said Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Kelly Orland.

Carmody must serve at least 75 percent of his sentence and was given credit for nine days already served in jail.