On Thanksgiving Day 2021, Nanette Stuiber anxiously awaited news of her friend Leslie Reeves, who had gone on a first date with Chris Smith in Farmersville, Illinois. After calling 911 for a welfare check, she learned from a detective that Reeves had been murdered, shot in the head, while Smith was found in critical condition after the attack. Investigators discovered a chaotic crime scene with signs of a struggle, leading them to suspect a third party’s involvement, as no weapon was found, and they noted the horrific nature of the violence present in the home.
