Amanda Legare, a 38-year-old woman from East St. Louis, Illinois, was tragically murdered on July 21, 2019. Her body was discovered at approximately 4:48 a.m. in an area of overgrown vegetation near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Bellevue Street in East St. Louis. Amanda Legare died from a gunshot wound, and her death has been linked to two other homicides that occurred in the same area within a two-week span.
The other victims, Sandra Reckmann, 49, and Bridgette Williams, 53, were also found dead from gunshot wounds in similar circumstances. All three women were discovered early in the morning in areas of overgrown vegetation, and investigators noted similarities in their lifestyles and the locations they frequented.
Amanda Legare was a mother of five children and had recently moved from Michigan to East St. Louis to help care for her sick mother. Her death has left her family and friends devastated, particularly her 5-year-old daughter, Sundai, who is now being raised by her father, Donnell Jordan. Jordan has been struggling to cope with the loss while trying to stay strong for his daughter. He believes that Legare's murder is not connected to the other two homicides, despite the similarities noted by investigators.
The Illinois State Police have been investigating the potential connections between the three murders, but as of now, no suspects have been identified in Amanda Legare's case. The investigation remains open, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community has been deeply affected by these tragic events, and there is a strong desire for justice and closure for the victims and their families.
