MCS Report #315
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Cahokia Police Department
Date of Activation: 05/14/1999
Commander and Department: Sgt. Delbert Marion, East St. Louis PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Bruce Fleshren, Mascoutah PD
Victim: Willie Mae Hill
Suspect: James Knight
The Cahokia Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Willie Mae Hill. At approximately 8:33am, police officers responded to a residence on Lloyd Avenue for a report of a body inside the residence. There officers located Willie Mae Hill (age 46) inside the residence. She had died from blunt force trauma and was pronounced dead on scene.
As a result of this investigation, Willie Mae Hill’s boyfriend, James Knight (age 54) was charged with 1st Degree Murder and Unlawful Use of Weapon. His bond was set at $250,000.
