IL - 2 suspects arrested for murder of 17-year old Caleb Witty nearly 13 years ago - June 6, 2024

[Clearsky]

Teen Was Fatally Shot Protecting Younger Sister Nearly 13 Years Ago, and Suspects Were Just Arrested

Caleb Witty, 17, had been walking home from a street festival with his younger sister, when police said two men attempted to rob them.

people.com

Police announced June 5 that two men, Michael I. Wallace, 34, and Bobby Gipson, 34, have been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder in connection with the 2011 shooting.

 

[tlcya]

I am sure Michael and Bobby thought they had gotten away with the murder. Right up until they were taken into custody. I hope Caleb's family finds some closure.

 

[tlcya]

Chief Brandel declined to go into details, but he did say that community involvement helped lead the department to the arrests made today.

Macon County State's Attorney Scott Rueter said that this case is "proof that DPD and Macon County do still work those [cold] cases."

In an interview with WAND News, Caleb's father Richard Kelsey shared his feelings regarding the arrests. "My son would appreciate everyone's hard work on bringing these two to justice," said Kelsey. "And now it's just to find out why they did it and how they could do something like this."
Two men arrested for murder in 2011 Caleb Witty case

Thank you to whoever dropped the dime and made arrests possible - finally