Coleman said he was calling the house to make sure the boys were waking up for school , Connor said . 2011 : Illinois man held without trial on three counts of first - degree murder . James Coleman pleads not guilty to slayings of wife , two children . Bodies were found in Southern Illinois home on July 5 . Coleman claimed he went home for gym before shooting , police say .
2011 : Illinois man held without trial on three counts of first - degree murder . James Coleman pleads not guilty to slayings of wife , two children . Bodies were found in Southern Illinois home on July 5 . Coleman claimed he went home for gym before shooting , police say .