Eldon Williams, an 87-year-old white man from Alton, Illinois, was shot and killed on October 16, 2018. Known as Twirp, Williams served as Godfrey Tax Assessor for 40 years, sat on the Godfrey Village Board, worked as a Realtor at Landmark Realty, and attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He was found inside a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home on West Delmar Avenue; neighbors reported hearing gunshots just before noon. Williams had been at the residence to prepare it for sale when the shooting occurred.

The investigation led to the arrest of 36-year-old Donald Nelson of Alton shortly after the shooting. Citizens reported a suspicious man in their house, and Nelson was found wearing clothes matching the suspect description. He was charged with first-degree murder and related offenses including armed violence, criminal trespass, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a stolen firearm.

What anyone who knew Eldon, his work, or his movements that day can add to the record?