In the autumn of 2014, the life of 59-year-old Sylvia Brown was tragically cut short in Saint-Louis, Missouri. Her body was discovered in the backyard of her home located in the 4100 block of California Avenue. The initial examination revealed that she had sustained multiple puncture wounds to her hands and torso, leaving investigators to determine whether the fatal injuries were the result of a stabbing or a shooting.
The grim discovery marked the beginning of a homicide investigation that would soon lead to an arrest.
The focus of the investigation quickly turned to Harry Little, who was identified as the victim's boyfriend. Little, who was 63 years old at the time, was taken into custody at the scene of the crime. His apprehension led to formal charges being filed against him, which included first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and tampering with physical evidence. As the legal process unfolded, it came to light that this was not Little's first encounter with the law for violent crimes. He had a history of violence dating back to 1977, with two prior murder convictions.
Ultimately, the judicial process found Harry Little responsible for the death of Sylvia Brown. In December 2018, he was sentenced for his crimes. A judge handed down a sentence of two consecutive life terms in prison, with an additional 15 years to be served. This sentencing ensured that the man responsible for the death of Sylvia Brown, as well as two other individuals over the span of several decades, would remain incarcerated.
