Michael C. Brock, a 24-year-old African American male from Joliet, IL, was found dead on January 10, 2015, in an alley on South Ottawa Street. Initially, his death was investigated as a hit-and-run incident. However, further investigation revealed that Brock had been shot once before being struck by a car. This discovery shifted the case from a tragic accident to a homicide investigation.
Brock's death occurred around the same time his girlfriend, Chinesicia Hill-King, also 24, went
missing. Hill-King's bullet-riddled body was later found in a ditch on Zurich Road. The police believe that Hill-King's car was used to run over Brock, but it remains unclear what role, if any, she played in his murder. The couple had been living with a woman named Joan Watkins, who described their relationship as tumultuous and fraught with criminal activities, including drug use and theft.
Despite the police's efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with Brock's murder. The case remains unsolved, adding to the list of unsolved homicides in Joliet. The lack of witnesses and concrete evidence has hindered the investigation, leaving many questions unanswered about the circumstances leading to Brock's death and the involvement of any potential suspects. The community continues to seek justice for Michael C. Brock and closure for his family.
