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John Middlebrook

Case from East-saint-louis, IL dated Apr 17, 2016

Victim Details

John E. Middlebrook

Male

Black / African American

East-saint-louis

IL

2016-04-17

41

John

Middlebrook

06/21/2026

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John E. Middlebrook, a 41-year-old male from East St. Louis, IL, was found dead on April 17, 2016. The circumstances surrounding his death were investigated as a murder case.

Alan Davis was charged with first-degree murder in connection to Middlebrook's death. Davis was held at the Saint Clair County jail on a $500,000 cash-only bond. The investigation revealed that Davis allegedly played a role in the shooting that led to Middlebrook's death.

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