Stephen Roe, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 2, 2014, in Robbins, Illinois. The incident occurred in a harrowing sequence of events that unfolded late on a Sunday night. Stephen was one of the victims in a devastating family tragedy that also claimed the lives of his mother, 42-year-old Michelle Ollie, and his 15-year-old sister, Trisha Worsham.
The perpetrator of this horrific crime was Michael Worsham, Michelle Ollie's husband and the biological father of Trisha. Michael Worsham, who was 43 years old at the time, did not survive the incident, dying of what appeared to be a heart attack shortly after the shootings.
The sequence of events began when Michael Worsham shot Stephen Roe in the kitchen of their home. Following this, he dragged Michelle Ollie out of bed and shot her as well. Trisha Worsham, attempting to flee the scene, was shot in the back by her father. The only survivors of this tragic event were Michael Worsham's 14-year-old stepson and his 5-year-old grandson, who managed to escape and seek help from neighbors.
The motive behind Michael Worsham's actions remains unclear. There were no prior records of domestic incidents at the home, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services had no history of contact with the family. Michael Worsham, who worked as a security guard, had no known criminal history. The investigation into the incident revealed that Worsham first shot his biological son, Stephen Roe, before turning the gun on his wife and daughter. The 14-year-old stepson, who witnessed the shootings, bravely confronted Worsham and managed to escape with his younger nephew.
This tragic event left the community of Robbins, Illinois, in shock and mourning. The bravery of the 14-year-old stepson, who saved his own life and that of his 5-year-old nephew, was widely recognized and praised by the police and community members. The investigation concluded with the understanding that Michael Worsham acted alone in this tragic incident, and no further arrests or suspects were identified.
