William Stamps Sr., a 58-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on the night of March 27, 2015, in Maywood, Illinois. Stamps was found in his car on the 1400 block of South 19th Avenue, having been shot multiple times. He was rushed to Loyola University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Stamps was a well-known local businessman who owned Right Way Auto Sales, a small car dealership. His death left the community in shock, as he was known for his friendly demeanor and dedication to his family and business.
The investigation into William Stamps Sr.'s death revealed that he was the father of William Stamps Jr., who had been involved in a high-profile case in 2012. William Stamps Jr. and his co-defendant, Ferris Howard, were charged with the murder of a cab driver and the injury of a woman during a gang-related shootout in Maywood. However, both were released due to insufficient evidence. Just days before William Stamps Sr.'s murder, Ferris Howard was killed in a shooting on March 23, 2015, which was believed to have targeted William Stamps Jr. This connection raised suspicions that the elder Stamps's murder might have been related to his son's past legal troubles.
Despite the intense investigation, the assailants responsible for the murders of both William Stamps Sr. and Ferris Howard remain at large. The Maywood Police Department has been actively seeking information from the public to solve these cases. They have urged anyone with information to come forward, but as of now, no arrests have been made, and the motive behind the shootings remains unclear. The community continues to mourn the loss of William Stamps Sr., a man remembered for his kindness and the positive impact he had on those around him.
