Lockport, Illinois – A jury trial has been scheduled for Anthony Maggio, 29, of Crestwood, who is facing multiple charges of first-degree murder for the deaths of Ashtin Eaton and Hazel Bryant in 2020. The trial is set to begin in September, according to court records from Will County.
Maggio, the father of Bryant and the ex-boyfriend of Eaton, has been in custody since December 2022, with a bond set at $10 million. The charges against him were filed two years after the tragic events of October 2, 2020.
Lockport Police detectives conducted an extensive two-year investigation, analyzing over 100 pieces of physical evidence and pursuing numerous leads before identifying Maggio as a suspect in the homicide. The criminal complaint alleges that Maggio strangled Eaton to death with the intent to cause her harm on the same day he smothered Bryant.
Despite a request from Maggio’s lawyer last year to release him from custody and allow electronic monitoring, citing lack of direct evidence and no history of violence, he has remained in jail. A hearing is scheduled for August 1, with the jury trial expected to commence on September 30.
This case has deeply impacted the Lockport community, as the tragic loss of a mother and her young child continues to resonate. As the trial approaches, the hope for justice for Eaton and Bryant remains a focal point. The upcoming legal proceedings will shed light on the events surrounding their untimely deaths and provide closure for their loved ones.