MURDER
CASE #: 1980-57
Michele Jessica Garcia
Status:
Open
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Offense Location:
Elgin, Illinois
Summary:
Michele J. Garcia was an 18-year-old high school student and resident of the 200 block of N. Melrose Avenue. On July 27, 1980 her body was discovered, concealed within a cistern on the property. She had been shot and killed. Her father was initially charged in 1980; however the case was dismissed, and this case remains unsolved.
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Circumstances of Offense:
On July 16, 1980, family reported that Michele was last seen on July 11th. Then, on July 17, 1980, a family member located Michele's body concealed in a cistern in the backyard of the home. Michele had been shot in the head.
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Timeline of Events
Jesse Garcia's murder case is dismissed.
Jesse Garcia returns to Elgin, Illinois from Mexico & is charged with Michele's murder.
A sibling and friend locate Michele's body in a cistern in the backyard of her home.
Family members report Michele missing to Elgin Police.
Michele's father, Jesse Garcia, leaved Illinois and travels to Mexico, reportedly to visit family.
Michele is reportedly last seen leaving her house locate on Melrose Avenue.
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