In the city of Saint-Louis, Missouri, the life of 24-year-old Casey Ross was tragically cut short on a Sunday afternoon in the fall of 2021. On September 19th, Ross was found deceased near the intersection of North 15th and Mullanphy streets, the victim of a fatal shooting. His death was not an isolated incident but rather part of a disturbing series of homicides that had cast a shadow of fear over the community.
Investigators would come to believe that Casey Ross was one of several
victims of a single perpetrator. State and federal authorities identified Perez Reed as the man they believe was responsible for a string of killings. Ballistic evidence played a crucial role in connecting the cases, as it was determined that the same firearm was used in six different homicides, including the one that claimed Ross's life. The victims, in most instances, had been shot in the head and arm or hand. Eyewitness accounts also provided a distinct description of the suspect, noting a crescent moon-shaped tattoo on his forehead, which further aided investigators in their pursuit. The connection of Ross's murder to a suspected serial killer brought a chilling realization to the city, highlighting a pattern of violence that had been silently unfolding.
