Alexis S. Winston, a 23-year-old African American woman, was tragically found dead in her East St. Louis apartment on August 8, 2017. The discovery was made by the East St. Louis Police Department at around 4:00 AM, following a report of a possible home invasion at the John Robinson Homes public housing facility on Market Street. Alexis had been shot multiple times, and her body was found inside her apartment.
Her one-year-old daughter was also present in the apartment but was unharmed.
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated to investigate the murder of Alexis S. Winston. Initial investigations revealed that a metal security screen was missing, and a rear window was broken, suggesting a forced entry. Despite the efforts of the Major Case Squad and the East St. Louis Police Department, no arrests have been made in connection with her murder. The authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in solving the case.
Friends and family of Alexis S. Winston have been left devastated by her untimely death. They described her as a young mother who had recently moved to the area and was not known to have any enemies. The community was shocked by the violence, as the neighborhood was generally considered safe. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved, and the search for justice for Alexis S. Winston continues.
