Angel Nicole Syddall, 31, of Alton, Illinois, was shot multiple times and died after being taken to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis on November 21, 2018. She was found at her Edwards Street residence with seven gunshot wounds. A 26-year-old man, Daniel Ferrel, was also found outside the house with multiple gunshot wounds and was flown to a St. Louis-area hospital.

Police arrested Angel’s ex-boyfriend, 56-year-old Ernie Sykes, who was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and being an armed habitual criminal. At trial the jury found Sykes guilty of all charges. Sykes’ sentencing in June 2020 resulted in a 125-year prison term with no possibility of parole.

Angel was born January 14, 1987, in Wood River and had worked for thirteen years as a Crew Trainer at a McDonald’s in Wood River. Her family remembers her as a loving and caring daughter.

If anyone knew Angel or has information about events leading up to November 21, 2018, please share what you can.