Marita Hile

Death by Force

Marita J. Hile, a 64-year-old woman from Westville, Illinois, tragically died on July 12, 2020, in Tilton, Illinois. The incident occurred when she was accidentally shot by a child who was riding in the car with her. According to reports, Marita Hile was driving when the child, who was in the back seat, found a handgun and accidentally discharged it. The bullet struck Marita, causing her to lose control of the vehicle, which then crashed into a gas station's sign. She was immediately taken to a ...Read More

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