Dana Clyde Clark, a 47-year-old white man who had lived in Galena, Illinois, and in parts of Iowa, was killed the evening of July 14, 2020, in rural Hanover, Illinois. Clark died of a gunshot wound to the chest after an encounter on private property where he was reportedly trespassing.

The Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office investigated, and Van Winkle was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

Clark is remembered by family and friends for his love of nature, sports, and dedication to his family. If anyone saw what happened on that property in Hanover on July 14, 2020, or has information about the events leading up to the shooting, please come forward.