Patrick Courtney (GCSO)
The case had been scheduled to go to trial in Grundy County Tuesday.
According to online court records, Patrick Courtney pleaded guilty Monday to charges filed in connection with the death of Christopher Molloy on September 20, 2012.
A judge sentenced Courtney to serve 20 years in prison for 2nd degree murder, and three years for armed criminal action. Judge Jack Peace ordered the two terms to be served concurrently, or at the same time.