Hanna City, IL Area Cold Cases
Name
Miles StallingsAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot outside fairview public housing complex.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Anton MableAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot in a mcdonald’s parking lot inside his car.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Howard BlankenshipAge
47Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Found dead in his car near a barbershop.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Dasean ClarkAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot while driving, leading to a car crash.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Dinesty TillmanAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Shot while driving a car with her brother, who was also injured.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Sequita WalshAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Fun and outgoing, employed as a home health care provider.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Robert BarskiAge
60Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Quiet, kept to himself, family from texas.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
David Kelly JrAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Suffered multiple gunshot wounds on sept. 13, 2015 in the 1400 block of englewood avenue, at the fairview public housing complex. Kelly was found dead shortly 4:30 a.M. Inside of a car near cardinal lane.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Jourdyn WilliamsonAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Worked at thomas toyota and kmart; aspired to become a nurse.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Michael BrockAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Hill-king died of multiple gunshot wounds and her body was found on march 11, 2015 at a ditch near brandon road and zurich road. She had been missing for two months at the time of the gruesome discovery. As for her boyfriend, michael c. Brock, he was found slain about the same time she disappeared. He was killed on jan. 10, 2015 in the 500 block of south ottawa street. His body was found in an alley.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Keon KellyAge
30Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Kelly and purnell were fatally shot in the 400 block of strong avenue on dec. 2, 2014. According to past news coverage, the two were killed and an 18-year-old man was wounded during an ambush. The three were apparently going to visit a friend when someone opened fire on them as they exited their car.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Dante CampbellAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Fatally shot several times on joliet's east side. His dead body was discovered on a neighborhood sidewalk on henderson avenue near the 700 block of chase avenue on nov. 27, 2014.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Jonathan AdamsAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Gunned down in the street on joliet's south side early saturday, july 19, 2014. Adams was still alive when police found him around 2:45 a.M. In the middle of fourth avenue near richards street. But he was unable to speak and died after surgery less than seven hours later.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Markus TanzyAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Fatally shot on june 3, 2014 while on a porch in the 100 block of south joliet street, just a couple blocks away from the police station.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Christopher Perry JrAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Devoted, kind, generous, had a great sense of humor.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Beatrice OrsborneAge
47Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Had a criminal past.Agency
Patch News - Joliet
Name
Dalton MesarchikAge
7Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Found in vermillion riverAgency
Illinois State Police
Name
Sherry LewisAge
30Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Found in macon county residenceAgency
Illinois State Police
Name
Shana JarosAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Found stabbed in apartmentAgency
Illinois State Police
Name
Inita ThomasAge
35Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Found near illinois route 6 and knoxville avenue. Suspected involvement in prostitution.Agency
Illinois State Police
Name
Olen RandallAge
66Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Found on floor of residence. Death ruled a homicide.Agency
Illinois State Police
Name
Jeremy ChappelearAge
20Cause of Death
Hit and RunInfo
Found on buckeye trail, possibly killed while walking home.Agency
Illinois State Police
Name
Carol RofstadAge
21Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Found unconscious, later died from head injuries.Agency
Illinois State Police
Name
Lonnie ScheelAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The champaign police department is seeking information regarding the circumstances surrounding the death of lonnie d. Scheel, who was found deceased on saturday, august 9th, 2014. Scheel`s body was found near the railroad tracks behind a commercial building located at 27 e. Springfield avenue, champaign. He was known to be a homeless person in the area.Agency
Champaign County CS
Name
Linda SmithAge
Cause of Death
AssaultInfo
On september 22, 2001, members of the champaign county sheriff`s office and fire personnel responded to a house fire at 302 paul avenue, champaign, at approximately 0549 hours. Upon arrival, champaign county sheriff`s deputies discovered linda smith deceased. An autopsy was conducted, evidence of a sexual assault was discovered and concluded that linda smith was murdered. The suspect`s dna has been linked to two (2) sexual assaults. One sexual assault occurred in carbondale, il a month prior to linda smith`s murder and the other sexual assault occurred in montgomery county, maryland. Site imageAgency
Champaign County CS
Name
Lawrence BoldenAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On december 16, 1999 lawrence bolden, known to most people at “frenchy” disappeared from the 1300 block of ellis where he lived. On 02/24/2000 bolden’s body was found in the lake in crystal lake park. His body had been in the water for an extended time and was not found until ice on the lake began to melt. Bolden died from multiple “blunt force traumas” and was dumped in the lake after his death. Bolden was well known to many people, however there was little information about who he had been with at the time of his disappearance. His murder is unresolved.Agency
Champaign County CS
Name
Lindsay HarrisAge
22Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Remains found in illinoisAgency
Illinois State Police
Name
Leanne TaylorAge
Cause of Death
MurderInfo
Found by idot workersAgency
Illinois State Police
Name
Beverly GritzmakerAge
46Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
On sunday april 20, 2014 the body of 46 year old beverly janet gritzmaker was found in the kishwaukee river, near the kishwaukee gorge forest preserve, 4643 blackhawk road. An autopsy determined that ms. Gritzmaker had sustained trauma to her upper body.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Baby NoahAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On friday july 13, 2012 winnebago county sheriff's deputies were sent to one source recycle (total waste), 12125 n. 2nd street in reference to a deceased infant. Upon arrival it was deterined that a newborn infant male had been found dead on a conveyor belt line by employees of the firm. The company employees immediately called 911 after finding the infant. Garbage was recycled at the plant after having been brought there by multiple regional garbage companies. The winnebago county coroner's office named the infant "Baby noah".Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Michael ScullyAge
61Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 11, 2011 at approximately 12:45 a.M. The body of michael scully, age 61, was found in his vehicle parked on the side of the road in the 7800 block of clikeman road in rural northwest winnebago county. Mr. Scully had been shot to death. Michael scully had been the victim of two prior violent crimes. On november 2, 2011 mr. Scully was struck with a tire iron by two unknown suspects when he arrived home from work. On november 9, 2011 mr. Scully was shot in the arm, also outside his home in machesney park.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Constance HounsellAge
65Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Mrs. Hounsell, age 65, was found murdered in her home at 6441 alice lane in rockton, illinois on december 27, 2008. She was found in the basement with a stab wound to the neck. The home is in a rural area and there was no sign of forced entry. Mrs. Hounsell was a widow and lived alone in the home. Family members described mrs. Hounsell as a very likable person with a generous spirit.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Marcario AmayaAge
52Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 20, 2008 the body of 52 year old marcario amaya was found stuffed into a large plastic garbage bag in the parking lot of mi casa bar, 1103 s. Pierpont avenue. Mr. Amaya had been shot to death. Mr. Amaya was known to frequent the el-navagante bar at 612 7th street.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Alexander DelgagoAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The body of 17 year old alexander delgado was found at west state and garver avenue at approximately 12:51 a.M. On sunday july 22, 2007. Alexander was shot to death.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Sandra DanielsAge
56Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On sunday january 7, 2007 winnebago county sheriff's deputies were sent to rawley road, north of yale bridge road regarding skeletal remains found in the wooded area. The remains were identified as being those of sandra m. Daniels, 56 of elm grove village, wisconsin. Mrs. Daniels had been reported missing by her husband june 8, 2000. Information developed by wisconsin authorities is that mrs. Daniels had left of her own free will. Mrs. Daniels vehicle was located on june 29, 2000 in bellwood, illinois.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
LeAnn TaylorAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
29 year old leann taylor was found deceased monday december 6, 2004 off the side of the road on bypass 20 near montague road. Ms. Taylor was a know prostitute who frequented the southeast side of rockford. The investigation was conducted jointly by the winnebago county sheriff's department and the illinois state police.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Lottie FlowersAge
71Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On february 23, 2002 winnebago county sheriff's deputies were dispatched to 730 newport for a medical assist call. Upon arrival they found the victim, lottie flowers, 71 years old in the living room on the home with multiple stab wounds. Mrs. Flowers was transported to the hospital where she later died. Mrs. Flowers was very active in her church and also delivered newspapers at rockford memorial hospital. She had been at the hospital earlier that morning. Mrs. Flowers lived in the house with her husband, son and grandson. She was very well know and loved by all who knew her.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Daniel MyersAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
32 year old daniel myers, a carpenter, was last seen with friends at rocky's tap in loves park on april 29, 1998. Daniel's body was found shortly after 10 a.M. On april 30, 1998 lying in the parking lot of monticello liquor store, 2001 cunningham street. He had been shot to death. Daniel's pick-up truck was missing but later found abandoned in the driveway of 411 stanley street.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
David FranksAge
36Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The body of david e. Franks, age 36 was found at the dead end of 1300 collingswood on december 5, 1995. mr. Franks had been shot multiple times and the investigation determined that he was encountered at another location and battered and subsequently brought to the collingswood location. It is believed that david was killed as a result of a drug dispute.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Connie HeerdtAge
Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
Connie r. Heerdt of rockford was found murdered on tuesday january 15, 1991 at 10:44 a.M. In the parking lot behind doyle's circle k lounge, 3911 sandy hollow road. The winnebago county coroner concluded the cause of death to be asphyxia due to manual strangulation. An investigation by the winnebago county sheriff's department determined that connie worked as a prostitute in the area.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Cheryl GriffinAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
Cheryl jean griffin was found on saturday october 25, 1986 at approximately 8:00 a.M. In the kishwaukee gorge forest preserve, 4701 blackhawk road, rockford, illinois. Her body was found in a grassy area approximately 40 feet from the gated entrance of the forest preserve. The cause of death was a stab wound. An investigation into her death by the winnebago county sheriff's department determined ms. Griffin occasionally worked as a prostitute in the area.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Robert SimmonsAge
31Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The victim robert l. Simmons, age 31 was shot near the preston street liquor store, 3912 preston street on april 8, 1982. Simmons' father robert simmons had ben involved in a confrontation at the liquor store with another subject when shots were fired and his son was hit. He transported his son to his residence at 801 vista terrace where sheriff's deputies and medical were called. Investigation determined that the confrontation started inside the liquor store and that the shooting of robert simmons, jr. Was a result of the initial dispute.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Loretta LyonsAge
46Cause of Death
Beaten/StrangulationInfo
On june 9, 1966 loretta lyons, age 46 was found deceased inside her home on latham road. Mrs. Lyons husband found her on the floor in a pool of blood when he arrived home. There were signs of a struggle in the home; however there was no forced entry. Mrs. Lyons appeared to have been beaten and strangled. It did not appear as though anything was missing from the home. A witness had seen a red ford galaxy near the home.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Octavio MartinezAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 8, 1962 octavio "Chico" martinez, age 32 and ann emily bergman, age 18 had been at the town lounge, 600 west state street and had won a dance contest. They left at approximately 12:55 a.M. And were walking to their car when they were picked up by an unknown suspect or suspects. Octavio martinez was found shot to death on beltline road near rockford airport about two hours later. Ann bergman's body was found six days later, also shot to death, in ogle county.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Ann BergmanAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On august 8, 1962 octavio "Chico" martinez, age 32 and ann emily bergman, age 18 had been at the town lounge, 600 west state street and had won a dance contest. They left at approximately 12:55 a.M. And were walking to their car when they were picked up by an unknown suspect or suspects. Octavio martinez was found shot to death on beltline road near rockford airport about two hours later. Ann bergman's body was found six days later, also shot to death, in ogle county.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Donald BurtonAge
21Cause of Death
BeatenInfo
On may 2, 1959 the bodies of donald burton, aged 21 and joseph greco, aged 21 were found in the trunk of a vehicle parked on the side of the road on montague, 1/4 mile east of meridian. Mr. Burton and mr. Greco were known to frequent illegal gambling operations in the northern illinois area. Both mr. Burton and mr. Greco were beaten to death and evidence of gambling paraphernalia was found in the car.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Joseph GrecoAge
21Cause of Death
BeatenInfo
On may 2, 1959 the bodies of donald burton, aged 21 and joseph greco, aged 21 were found in the trunk of a vehicle parked on the side of the road on montague, 1/4 mile east of meridian. Mr. Burton and mr. Greco were known to frequent illegal gambling operations in the northern illinois area. Both mr. Burton and mr. Greco were beaten to death and evidence of gambling paraphernalia was found in the car.Agency
Winnebago County Sheriff
Name
Phillip ChristensenAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Found deceased on stouffer roadAgency
Illinois State Police
Name
Benjamin RoselandAge
19Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Around 10:30 p.M. Saturday, february 9, 2008, benjamin “ben” roseland left a friend’s house in the 400 block of 10th avenue south, clinton, iowa, to walk a few blocks to a hy-vee grocery store located in the 900 block of south 4th street. The 19-year-old never made it to the store.Agency
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