The Van Wert County Courthouse

Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

30 years to life

Confessed murderer Chad Phillips was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the next 30 years for killing Chris McMillen. Here, a tearful Phillips sits following a statement he made expressing his remorse at shooting the 24-year-old McMillen, who later died of his wounds. A full story will appear later. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)

POSTED: 12/15/11 at 4:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News