Rachael R. Ross-Golden, a 41-year-old African American woman, was found dead in her Belvidere, Illinois apartment on January 2, 2015. Police located her at about 7:40 a.m. in the 2100 block of Tobyne Drive; she had suffered a single gunshot wound to the head.

Investigators quickly identified 46-year-old Michael Spraggins, who had been romantically involved with Ross-Golden, as the primary suspect and linked the death to domestic violence. A warrant was issued for Spraggins’ arrest, and local law enforcement, other agencies and the U.S. Marshals Service conducted a manhunt while authorities described him as armed, dangerous and potentially suicidal. Spraggins’ daughters reported they believed he had jumped into the Rock River shortly after the killing.

On June 6, 2015, a body recovered from the Rock River near Blackhawk Island was identified by dental records as Michael Spraggins. Authorities concluded he was responsible for Ross-Golden’s death and no other suspects were sought.

If anyone knew Rachael or has additional information about what led to that January 2 incident, please share what you know.