Peggy S. Schroeder, 53, of Morrison, Illinois, was murdered on July 6, 2017. Born June 3, 1964, in Savanna, Illinois, she was known locally for her gardening and landscaping and for being active at St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Anna then contacted her 15-year-old girlfriend, Rachel Helm, who assisted in attempting to clean up the scene. The next morning the teenagers tried to set the house on fire to destroy evidence, but neighbors noticed the blaze and both girls later confessed.

Anna Schroeder pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Rachel Helm was convicted on arson and concealment charges and received an 11.5-year prison term. If anyone knew Peggy, her family, or has information about the events surrounding her death, please come forward with what you know.