MCS Report #709
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Date of Activation: 1/4/2020
Commander and Department: Capt. David Vucich, Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Lt. Bryan Bauer, Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Bradley Skalsky, Granite City Police Department
Victim: Randy L. Gori
Suspect: Timothy Michael Banowetz
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Randy Gori. Around 8:56pm, Deputies responded to a 911 call to the 4500 block of Mooney Creek Road in rural Edwardsville. Upon their arrival, they located resident Randy Gori (age 47) deceased at the scene. A black 2020 Rolls Royce SUV Cullinan was taken from the residence. The vehicle was later located.
As a result of this investigation, Timothy Banowetz (age 28) was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, Aggravated Unlawful Restraint, Aggravated Offenses Related
