Update: The woman has been identified as 70-year-old Deborah Ray of St. Louis, MO.
Update: Investigation revealed the victim’s injuries were stab wounds. A 33-year-old man was arrested for this incident on March 31, 2025. He has been charged by the Circuit Attorney’s Office with one count of Murder 1st Degree and one count of Armed Criminal Action.
Homicide Detectives are investigating after the body of an unidentified 70-year-old1 female was located on March 30, 2025 in the rear of the 4400 block of Marcus Avenue.
Shortly before 9:35 p.m., officers received a call for police help at the location. Upon arrival, they located the victim lying outside in a rear yard with unconfirmed injuries and covered in leaves. She was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. The Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. Anyone with a tip who wants to remain anonymous and is interested in a possible cash reward can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). Only tips submitted to CrimeStoppers are eligible for CrimeStoppers’ rewards.
- The woman’s identity will be released once a next-of-kin is located. ↩︎
