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Homicide Investigation Leads to Cairo Man's Arrest

Homicide Investigation Leads to Cairo Man's Arrest
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Mar. 03, 2015 | CAIRO, IL
By West Kentucky Star Staff Mar. 03, 2015 | 12:43 PM | CAIRO, IL
Police arrested a Cairo man in connection with a Thursday homicide.

According to Illinois State Police, at around 11:15 pm Thursday Cairo police officers found the body of 25-year-old Gloria F. Wiggins while conducting a well-being check at a home on Elmwood Street in Cairo. CPD officers then contacted ISP for assistance.

Police later arrested 43-year-old Christopher H. Simpkins of Cairo in connection to what is being called a homicide.

Police said no motive has yet been determined, and the investigation continues.  

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