Murder suspect was previously fired after Momence bar owner reported him for stealing, Kankakee County prosecutors say

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 13, 2026, 2 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 13, 2026, 2 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/13/murder-suspect-was-previously-fired-from-momence-bar/

Article Preview

The man accused of killing Courtney Drysdale “execution-style” had previously worked with the rural Momence bar owner and was fired after she caught him stealing money from the business, Kankakee County prosecutors revealed in court this week. ![Courtney Drysdale, 30, was shot to death at the bar s...