Do you know who murdered Marcario? On November 20, 2008, Marcario Amaya, a 52-year-old resident of Rockford, Illinois, was found deceased under tragic circumstances. His body was discovered in a large plastic garbage bag, left in the parking lot of Mi Casa Bar on 1103 S. Pierpont Avenue. It was later determined that Mr. Amaya had been shot to death. This incident remains a troubling example of violent crime in the Rockford area, which has dealt with similar cases over the years.
Marcario Amaya was known to frequently visit another local establishment, El-Navagante Bar, located at 612 7th Street. Despite efforts from the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department, the case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to urge the public to come forward with any information that could help bring justice to the family of Marcario Amaya. The case is part of a larger list of cold cases being investigated in Winnebago County, highlighting the persistence of unsolved violent crimes in the region that spans over several decades.
Local law enforcement and Crimestoppers have provided avenues for anonymous tips, hoping that new leads might emerge. The tragic death of Marcario Amaya serves as a stark reminder of the unresolved violent incidents that still haunt communities like Rockford, and the ongoing need for community involvement to help solve these cold cases.
