Brenda G. Skiles Crum, 64, of Virginia, Illinois, was fatally shot on January 10, 2021, in a double-homicide at a residence on East Street. Crum, born June 24, 1956, worked in the medical field as an EMT and served at Passavant Area Hospital; she was described as beloved by patients and enjoyed watching her grandchildren’s activities.

Deputies found Crum and 68-year-old Kathleen G. Wzientek deceased at the scene. David Miller, 47, was shot in the head but survived and later testified at trial. Authorities say Robert D. Harris, 72, who had a prior relationship with Wzientek that ended the day before, was arrested that day; prosecutors alleged Harris first attempted to shoot Miller, then shot Wzientek three times in the back of the head and shot Crum six times. Harris was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder and faces life in prison.

If anyone knew Brenda or has information about her life or the incident on East Street, please share what you remember.