MCS Report #745
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Date of Activation: 02/01/2021
Commander and Department: Det. Lt. Brian Koberna, Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Lt. Brian Bauer, Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Justin Biggs, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department
Victims: Robert B. Andrews and Leonard “James” Ebrey
Suspect: Bryce V. Andrews
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the deaths of Robert Andrews and Leonard “James” Ebrey. At approximately 6:04am, deputies responded to a residential fire in the 2300 block of Wedgewood Dr, Alton, IL. Firefighters located Robert Andrews (age 59) and Leonard “James” Ebrey (age 67) both deceased inside the residence. When detectives began investigating, they were able to determine both men died from homicidal means.
As a result of this investigation, Robert Andrews’ adopted son, Bryce Andrews (age 22), was issued the following criminal charges in Andrews’ and Ebrey’s deaths:
1st Degree Murder
Aggravated Arson
Offenses Relating to Motor Vehicles
Concealment of Homicidal Death
Bryce Andrews’ bond was set at $1,000,000.
