MURDER
CASE #: 2013-49
James Anthony Irby Sr
Also Known As:
Amoney
Status:
Open
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Offense Location:
Peoria, Illinois
Summary:
James Anthony Irby Sr. was 29 years old when he was fatally shot on September 19, 2013, in Peoria, Illinois. He and KeiAmber Matrice Beard, 24, who was pregnant, were killed inside a residence on West Margaret Avenue. More than a decade later, James’s murder remains unsolved. His case deserves renewed attention, answers, and justice..
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On September 19, 2013, James Anthony Irby Sr., 29, and KeiAmber Matrice Beard, 24, who was approximately eight to nine weeks pregnant, were found fatally shot inside a residence at 1204 W. Margaret Avenue in Peoria, Illinois. Two children were reportedly inside the residence at the time of the shooting but were not physically injured. Investigators indicated that the victims may have known the suspect or suspects involved. The case remains unsolved, and no one has been held accountable for their murders.
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Timeline of Events
On September 19, 2013, at 3:11 a.m., police were called to the Peoria, Illinois home of 29-year-old James Anthony Irby, Sr. and 24-year-old KeiAmber Matrice Beard after receiving a report of a violent home invasion. Police arrived at the home located at 1204 W. Margaret Avenue, and discovered both James and KeiAmber suffering from multiple gun shot wounds and were pronounced dead.
Initial news coverage News outlet: WCBU, Peoria Public Radio Article: Coroner: Peoria double homicide victim was pregnant Publication date: September 19, 2013, at 1:28 p.m. CDT. The article reported preliminary autopsy information, including KeiAmber’s pregnancy. It also reported that police believed the victims might have known the person or people responsible. Toxicology results were still pending at the time of publication.
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