Discovery of the Crime

On December 27, 2008, the quiet community of Rockton, Illinois, was shaken by the tragic discovery of 65-year-old Constance Hounsell's lifeless body. She was found in the basement of her home at 6441 Alice Lane, having suffered a fatal stab wound to the neck. The absence of forced entry suggested that the perpetrator might have been someone she knew or trusted. 

Profile of the Victim

Constance Hounsell was a widow living alone in a rural area. Family members described her as a very likable person with a generous spirit. ...Read More