Joliet Archives

Body of Missing Joliet Man Found in River Raises Concerns of Serial Killer Targeting Victims

Joliet, Illinois – Each year, authorities in Joliet find themselves facing a grim reality as they respond to incidents of death along the treacherous Des Plaines River canal. Most recently, on April 19, the Joliet Fire Department recovered the body of 37-year-old Robert Long, bringing another tragic case to light. This discovery comes after the earlier incident in March, where the body of Deshawn J. Green, also 37 years old, was found at the Brandon …

25-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Joliet After Multiple Gunshot Wounds: Police Investigation Underway

Joliet, Illinois – Authorities in Joliet, Illinois are investigating the tragic homicide of a 25-year-old man found dead after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. The incident took place on the night of Wednesday, May 29, 2024, when Joliet Police Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 2300 block of White Birch Lane, near Glenwood Avenue and Republic Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers discovered the unresponsive victim in the parking lot of a nearby apartment building …

Tragic Murder-Suicide in Joliet Reveals Disturbing Allegations of Abuse and Violence

Joliet, Illinois – A tragic murder-suicide unfolded on the streets of Joliet, where Melissa Aud-Headlee, 35, lost her life after being fatally stabbed multiple times in the chest by her husband, Michael Aud-Headlee, 32, before he took his own life. The couple’s troubled past and ongoing divorce proceedings shed light on the harrowing events that led to this heartbreaking incident. Court records from Will County reveal a pattern of alleged abuse and fear on Melissa’s …

Tragic Murder-Suicide in Joliet Leaves Husband and Wife Dead: Police

Joliet, Illinois – A tragic murder-suicide involving a Joliet woman and her estranged husband shocked the community on Sunday. The couple, identified as Melissa and Michael Aud-Headlee, were discovered by authorities following a distressing call to the 3400 block of Pandola Avenue. Responding officers found Melissa, 35, with multiple stab wounds while Michael, 32, also suffered from stab wounds nearby. Both individuals were rushed to Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center but were pronounced dead upon …

Man fatally stabs wife, kills himself during argument in Joliet – Child unharmed in tragic incident

Joliet, Illinois – Tragedy struck in Joliet as a man fatally stabbed his wife during an argument before taking his own life in a heartbreaking turn of events on Saturday. The couple, whose identities have not been disclosed, were in the midst of a divorce, the local police department reported. The 32-year-old man attacked his 35-year-old wife outside a residence in the 3400 block of Pandola Avenue before inflicting harm on himself. Both individuals were …

Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Connection with Joliet Shooting Deaths

Joliet, Illinois – A man suspected in the shooting deaths of seven people in Joliet was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a confrontation with law enforcement in Texas on Monday night. The incident sparked an intense manhunt for the suspect, identified as Romeo Nance, who was considered armed and dangerous by the police. Authorities were first alerted to the situation after multiple individuals were found dead inside two residences in the 2200 …

Man Arrested for Assault, Breaks Woman’s Phone in Joliet Domestic Incident

Joliet, Illinois – A 28-year-old man from Plainfield Kenicott Lane has been arrested for the fourth time since 2021, with the most recent charge involving allegations of violence towards a woman in Joliet. Dionte Reed is facing charges of aggravated domestic battery and interference with the reporting of domestic violence after reportedly choking a woman and breaking her cell phone, leading her to call for help using a landline, according to arrest reports. The incident …

23-Year-Old Suspect’s Reign of Terror Leaves Eight Dead in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet, Illinois – Authorities in Joliet, Illinois, are investigating a series of tragic events that left eight people dead and nine injured, with 23-year-old suspect Romeo Nance at the center of the investigation. The authorities have described Nance’s actions as a “reign of terror” that ended with his own death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police standoff in Natalia, Texas. During a press conference on Tuesday, both Joliet police and Will County Sheriff’s …

Police Urgently Search for Suspect After Seven Found Dead in Joliet Shooting Rampage

Authorities in Joliet, Illinois, have been engaged in a frantic search for a suspect labeled as “armed and dangerous” following the tragic discovery of seven individuals shot to death on Monday. The suspect, identified as Romeo Nance, was reported to be driving a Red Toyota Camry with license plate Q730412, prompting heightened concern for public safety. According to the Joliet Police Department, the investigation unfolded in the 2200 block of West Acres Road, where the …

Deadly Shooting Rampage in Suburban Joliet Leaves Eight Victims and Community in Shock

Joliet, Illinois – The usually quiet and safe neighborhood on West Acres Road was the scene of a horrific crime, as police vehicles and orange cones blocked access to two homes where the fatal shootings of eight people took place. The suspect, 23-year-old Romeo Nance, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being pursued by U.S. marshals in Texas. Residents in the neighborhood expressed shock and fear after learning about the shooting, with …