Cold Case Solved: Isanti Man Sentenced to Life for 1993 Murder

Fifty-Six-Year-Old Isanti Man's Sentence Brings Closure

Jeanne Jeanie Childs' Death Finally Gets Justice

Jerry Westrom, a 56-year-old businessman from Isanti, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jeanne Jeanie Ann Childs in 1993, finally bringing closure to a decades-old cold case.

Westrom was convicted in August of premeditated murder in the killing of Childs, who was found dead in her Minneapolis apartment. The case went unsolved for years until new evidence emerged that implicated Westrom and led to his arrest in 2020.

Childs' sister spoke at Westrom's sentencing, expressing her heartbreak for Westrom's family while also acknowledging the tragedy for everyone involved. She said that the sentence would not bring back her sister but that it would provide some comfort.

The sentence caps a long and complex investigation that spanned decades and involved numerous law enforcement agencies. The case has been closely followed by the community, who has been eager for a resolution.

Westrom's conviction and sentencing serve as a reminder that even cold cases can be solved and that justice can prevail, no matter how much time has passed. The outcome of this case brings closure not only to the Childs family but also to the community that has been affected by this tragedy for so long.