Laura J. Ford Ghalyon, 48, of Cave-in-Rock, Illinois, was found shot to death in her home on February 10, 2017. The killing shocked the small community, where she was well known, and prompted a police response to investigate the circumstances of the shooting.

A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody at the scene in connection with Laura’s death. Authorities continued to investigate motive and the details of the shooting while the community grappled with the realities of a juvenile being arrested in a deadly case.

There has been public attention on how the legal system handles serious crimes involving very young suspects and on the broader questions the case raises about safety and mental health in the area. If anyone knew Laura, saw something relevant around February 10, 2017, or has information about the incident, please come forward.