John E. Middlebrook, 41, of East St. Louis, Illinois, was found dead on April 17, 2016. Authorities investigated his death as a murder.

Alan Davis was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Middlebrook’s death and was held at the Saint Clair County jail on a $500,000 cash-only bond. Investigators say Davis allegedly played a role in the shooting that led to Middlebrook’s death; the case proceeded through multiple legal steps after the arrest and charge.

This loss affected the East St. Louis community and prompted prolonged legal action. Did anyone in the area have information about Middlebrook’s activities or acquaintances around April 2016?