Posted on 08/06/2026 7:34:01 PM PDT by algore
Terrifying doorbell camera video showed how a wide-eyed masked teenager dressed like a clown appeared to go door-to-door before being arrested in connection with an elderly neighbor's murder.
The Illinois State Police said officers had responded to an intersection in East St Louis on Monday shortly after 10pm after reports of a body in the road.
A 15-year-old, whose identity was not disclosed, was taken into custody on Tuesday as part of a homicide investigation. He was later charge with first degree murder.
The victim was identified as John Wesley Allen Sr, 78, by the St Clair County Coroner, according to FirstAlert4.
Less than an hour before police arrived, the teen was seemingly captured peering into a local Ring camera. The footage was shared by East St Louis resident Lora Palmer, who said the camera belonged to her mom.
In a hushed tone, the masked suspect appeared to whisper either 'I have a gift for you' or 'I've been looking for you.'
The teenager was quickly identified and found at a home, according to state police.
Illinois State Police said that 'video footage of the suspect dressed in a clown costume has been circulating' and that they were working to 'collect all relevant video.'
The distance from where the Ring camera footage was captured in the 8200 block of Carol Drive and the intersection where Allen was found is about a 10-minute walk.
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Kinda justifies ColionNoir’s practice of opening his front door at night with a pistol in hand. Even if the arsehole kills you, you will prevent his getting into your home and hurting your family.
Hubby read a glowing review of some restaurant that never mentioned the NAME of the place!
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A kid dressed as a clown rings my doorbell and he is walking home with a limp.
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