Jodi Grzeda-Anderson, 43, of Geneva, Illinois, was found dead in the backyard of her McKinley Avenue home on May 5, 2022. The Kane County Coroner’s Office listed a single gunshot wound to the head as the cause of death; preliminary autopsy results confirmed that finding and toxicology was pending at the time.

Her death came to light after a female relative in the Chicago area reported her missing on May 4, which prompted a welfare check by Geneva and St. Charles police. Officers met a male family member who could not account for Jodi’s whereabouts; he was briefly held as a person of interest but released without charges. Multiple agencies, including the Geneva Police Department and the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, are involved and say there is no known general threat to the public.

The investigation remains open as authorities continue to seek information about the circumstances of Jodi Grzeda-Anderson’s death. If anyone knew her or has information, please contact the Geneva Police Department.