MURPHYSBORO, Ill. -- A Williamson County woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of murder of her ex-husband on Monday.
43-year-old Alexis Stallman was charged with the murder of Edward Stallman back in July of 2022.
Investigators earlier said Edward Stallman, an IDOT worker, was involved in a crash at 10:49 a.m. on Highway 127 at Ava Road in Murphysboro back on July 20, 2022.
Officials with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office earlier said they responded to the scene and found Stallman unresponsive. Officials say the incident turned into a suspected homicide based on Edward Stallman’s injuries.
A bystander on scene tried performing CPR. Edward Stallman was then taken to Saint Joseph's Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Alexis Stallman was later taken into custody and escorted to the Jackson County Jail.
On Monday, October 16, 2023, Alexis Stallman entered an open plea of guilty to first degree murder at the Jackson County Courthouse.
