Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Investigation 25-828
The Major Case Squad has identified the victim as Cody L. Rhodes, a 36-year-old male from Dupo, Illinois. Investigators continue to pursue multiple leads, and the case remains active and ongoing.
During the initial response, local officers gathered information linking a residence in the 400 block of S. Main Street, Dupo, Illinois, to the investigation. As a precaution, area schools were placed on lockdown. The investigation has since confirmed that there were no direct threats to the schools; the lockdown was implemented solely to ensure the safety of students and staff.
We’d like to thank the Dupo School District and the parents for their patience and cooperation during this incident.
The Major Case Squad is still seeking any information from the community to assist in this investigation. Information can be provided by calling the Sauget Police Department at (618) 332-6507 or to Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
Updated Press Releases will be posted on the Major Case Squad X (formally Twitter) page.
Contact:
Sgt. Andrew Pierson
Public Information Officer
Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
X (formally Twitter): @MajorCaseSTL
For media follow-up:
Contact Sgt. Andrew Pierson at (618) 433-8928
📧 apierson@cityofaltonil.gov
