Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 12, 2020 – 4:20pm
UPDATE: MAJOR CASE SQUAD INVESTIGATING
CREVE COEUR HOMICIDE – CHARGES ISSUED
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has identified the victim and relayed information on charges issued by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office this afternoon, in the Creve Coeur homicide case.
The victim has been identified as:
Kimberly D. Wilson
39-year-old female
Residing in the 700 Blk of Wiggens Ferry Drive
Cause of death – gunshot wound
Suspect information:
Adrian R. Wilson
39-year-old male
Same address
Charges:
Murder 2ⁿᵈ Degree
Armed Criminal Action
Bond set at $750,000 cash only
Adrian Wilson was the spouse of Kimberly Wilson; both resided at the same apartment in Creve Coeur. Adrian Wilson initially reported to Officers that he had discovered his wife deceased when arriving home from out of town. He also reported that their apartment had been burglarized. Investigators from the Major Case Squad determined that these statements were false, and Adrian Wilson was in the area of the homicide when it occurred. The couple had been married for approximately 10 years and had a prior history of abuse.
Approximately twenty-two Major Case Squad Investigators assisted Creve Coeur PD Detectives in solving this case.
A copy of Adrian Wilson’s mugshot is attached.
INITIAL RELEASE:
July 11, 2020
3:10pm
This morning, at approximately 11:45am, the Creve Coeur Police Department requested the activation of Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis to assist in a homicide investigation.
At 11:11am this morning, the Creve Coeur Police Department responded an apartment in the 700 Block of Wiggens Ferry Drive, for a burglary report. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female victim, deceased, inside. The cause of death is yet to be determined, but due to the circumstances is considered to be suspicious in nature. Officers immediately secured the scene and notified Creve Coeur PD Detectives, who shortly thereafter requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Captain Mike Thompson, of the Chesterfield Police Department, is the Deputy Commander assigned to this investigation. He will be assisted by over a dozen investigators working with Creve Coeur PD Detectives on this case.
Anyone with information relative to this case who wants to remain anonymous and be eligible for a CrimeStoppers reward of up to $5,000 is asked to call 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). Information may also be provided by calling the Creve Coeur Police Department at 314-737-4600.
Capt. Jon Romas
Public Information Officer - Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
TWITTER: @MajorCaseSTL
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