MCS Report #811
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: East Alton Police Department
Date of Activation: 09/21/2023
Commander and Department: Sgt. Scott Athmer, Highland Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Andrew Pierson, Alton Police Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Shane Liley, Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Victim: Adell S. Davenport
Suspect: John S. Davenport
The East Alton Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Adell Davenport (age 63). At approximately 1:08am, officers responded to the 300 block of West Main Street for a report of a person stabbed. The victim, Adell Davenport, had already been transported by private vehicle to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.
As a result of this investigation, Adell’s estranged husband, John Davenport (age 54) was charged with two counts of 1st Degree Murder.
