Kimberly Mattingly, a 29-year-old woman from Beecher City, Illinois, was found murdered on April 5, 2020. Her body was discovered in rural Beecher City, Effingham County, Illinois. The investigation revealed that Kimberly had been shot multiple times on her friend's property. Two men, Christopher Glass and Aaron Kaiser, were charged in connection with her death. Christopher Glass, 36, was charged with three counts of First Degree Murder with intent to kill or injure, one count of First Degree Murder with strong probability to kill or injure, one count of Aggravated Battery and Discharging of a Firearm, one count of Felony possession and use of a firearm while on parole, and one count of Concealment of a Homicidal Death. Glass was found guilty and sentenced to 55 years in prison. His projected parole date is October 28, 2072, and his expected release date is October 30, 2075. Aaron Kaiser, 37, was charged with Concealment of a Homicidal Death. He was found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison. His projected parole date is May 17, 2024, and his expected release date is May 17, 2025. Neither Glass nor Kaiser showed any remorse for their actions.
Kimberly Mattingly was a loving mother to three children and was dearly loved by her friends and family. Her death has left a significant impact on her community, and her family continues to mourn her loss. The investigation into her murder was conducted by the Illinois State Police, with assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies. The case remains a tragic reminder of the senseless violence that can occur in our society.
