Paige Mars, a 19-year-old female from Decatur, Illinois, tragically lost her life on April 6, 2015. Paige was born on November 9, 1995, in Decatur, Illinois. She was employed at Dollar General and was known for her vibrant personality and dedication to her work.
The circumstances surrounding Paige's death were deeply troubling. She was shot to death after serving as the getaway driver for a robbery involving Kelton Snyder and another man, Matthew Higgins-Vogt.
The robbery took place at a Circle K convenience store in Decatur on April 3, 2015. Snyder, who was 23 years old at the time, was found guilty by a jury in April 2016 for planning Paige's murder. The motive behind the murder was Snyder's fear that Paige might go to law enforcement about the robbery. Evidence presented during the trial included surveillance camera recordings of the robbery, where Snyder was seen holding a shotgun, the same weapon used to murder Paige.
Matthew Higgins-Vogt, who was also involved in the robbery, admitted to shooting and killing Paige. He was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison for his role in the murder and armed robbery. The government presented evidence that Paige had learned of Snyder's previous violent behavior and had questioned him about it, which led to the decision to murder her to prevent her from contacting the police.
The case was prosecuted in federal court, and Snyder was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for conspiring to murder a witness. The investigation and prosecution of the case involved extensive collaboration between federal and local law enforcement agencies, highlighting the commitment to removing violent criminals from the streets and ensuring justice for Paige Mars.
