Kimberly McKay Watters, a 26-year-old woman from Galesburg, IL, was found dead on August 7, 2015, outside her apartment. Her body was discovered in a narrow alley between the Bell Efficiency Apartments and a small strip mall. The cause of death was determined to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Kimberly was born on August 20, 1988, in Peoria, IL, and was the daughter of Don and Sandy McKay.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise early on the morning of August 7, which they later
believed to be the discharge of a gun. Kimberly's body was found around 11 a.m., and the police confirmed that the cause of death appeared to be self-inflicted. Kimberly had been working at a KFC near her apartment, and her coworkers and neighbors described her as someone who often talked about her son and seemed upset the night before her death.
The investigation into Kimberly's death continued, but there were no arrests, suspects, or litigations related to her death. The police were still investigating the owner of the firearm found at the scene, but it was confirmed to be a handgun. Kimberly had been married to Stephen Watters for about a year and a half, and together they had four children. Stephen mentioned that he owned a pistol, but it was unclear if it was the same firearm found at the scene.
Kimberly's death was a tragic event that left her family, friends, and coworkers in shock. The investigation into her death focused on the circumstances leading up to the incident, but ultimately, it was determined to be a case of suicide. The community mourned the loss of a young woman who had been struggling with personal issues and had expressed a desire to see her son more often.
