MCS Report #67A
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Cahokia Police Department
Date of Activation: 02/08/1979
Commander and Department: Lt. Don Sandidge, Alton PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Capt. Richard Odem, Cahokia PD
Victim: Carla Jo Mallery
Suspect(s): Unknown
The Cahokia Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Carla Mallery (age 20). At approximately 3:30pm, police officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Upper Cahokia Road for a well-being check after Carla Mallery did not show up for work. There they located Carla inside the residence. She had been stabbed numerous times and was pronounced dead on scene.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
