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Eldon Williams

Case from Alton, IL dated Oct 16, 2018

Victim Details

Eldon Williams

Male

White / Caucasian

Alton

IL

2018-10-16

87

Eldon

Williams

07/19/2026

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Eldon Williams, an 87-year-old white male from Alton, Illinois, passed away on October 16, 2018. Known affectionately as "Twirp," Williams was a well-respected figure in his community, having served as the Godfrey Tax Assessor for 40 years and as a member of the Godfrey Village Board. He was also a Realtor at Landmark Realty in Godfrey and a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. His death was not due to natural causes but was the result of a tragic and violent incident.

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  • Alton Telegraph: Suspect in slaying of Eldon “Twirp” Williams appears in front of judge, bond remains $5M
  • stltoday.com: 87-year-old Godfrey village trustee shot and killed in Alton
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