MCS Report #471
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Illinois State Police / East St. Louis Police Department
Date of Activation: 11/30/2010
Commander and Department: Maj. John Lakin, Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Lt. Steve Evans, Fairview Heights PD
Victim: Herma Jean Carr
Suspect(s): Unknown
The Illinois State Police and East St. Louis Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Herma Carr. At approximately 11:10pm, East St. Loius police officers responded to the 600 block of North 71st Street for a report of a death. There they found Herma Carr (age 81) deceased inside her home. Her body had obvious injuries and she had died from strangulation.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
