Murder of Prairie Grove Man Involved Prostitution and Craigslist
Suspects charged with murder, pimping, prostitution are being held in McHenry County Jail.
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A Prairie Grove man who responded to a Craigslist ad for prostitute services in Woodstock died from a gunshot wound, Saturday evening, according to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.
In a news release, Sheriff Keith Nygren announced the arrests of Timothy S. Smith, 26, and his wife, Kimberly A. Smith, 28, both of the 4300 block of Doty Rd. Woodstock. Timothy Smith was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, pandering and pimping. Kimberly Smith was charged with two counts of obstructing justice, disorderly conduct and prostitution.
According to the news release, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Smith home for an unwanted subject at 10:59 p.m., May 28. When officers arrived, they found the victim, 48-year-old Kurt Milliman inside with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Centegra Woodstock Memorial Hospital where he died.
An investigation by sheriff’s officers revealed that the victim solicited prostitution services from a Craigslist ad. While at the Woodstock home, an altercation took place and the victim was shot with a handgun, according to the news release. The McHenry County States Attorney’s Office and the McHenry County Sheriff’s office worked together on an investigation and charges were filed against the Smiths.
More details about the arrest will be provided by Patch as they become available.
Matt Shedor
9:36 am on Monday, May 30, 2011
"More details about the arrest will be provided by Patch as they become available"
like....are these two brother and sister? husband and wife? not related? was that too much to find out for the initial article?
Claudia Lenart
9:53 am on Monday, May 30, 2011
Thanks for your comment. The initial news release did not specify the Smiths' relationship and we couldn't assume anything until we talked to a representative of the Sheriff's office.
Matt Shedor
12:07 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
you just wrote this off of a news release? why not just print the news release if you guys aren't going to do any real reporting?...like calling them and asking questions.
Anony M. Mouse
12:31 pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
They are husband and wife. I know the guy but I have never met his wife. They are from a quality family in Woodstock; very sad stuff.
J.A.B.
8:37 pm on Monday, June 6, 2011
It says "... and his wife...". How did you manage to miss that, Mr. Real Reporter? If you are going to post comments insulting a journalist, don't just skim the article.
Matt Shedor
7:31 am on Tuesday, June 7, 2011
J.A.B., are you serious?
this article was first posted over a week ago.. it has been updated. Miss Lenart's comment in this thread confirm that.
Thank you for bringing this to Patch's attention. Most internet blogs will have a line saying, e.g., 'updated on June 1st', etc. The Patch should be doing that.