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Benjamin J. Biggs
United States · Aged 24 · Died 06/29/2011
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Suicide
Benjamin J. Biggs reportedly stole a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban in Quincy, led police on a chase, shot and injured an officer, wrecked the SUV near Kingston, and then fled on foot and barricaded himself inside a house in rural Adams County, where he shot and wounded a second officer and later committed suicide. At about 9:45 p.m., police entered the house and confirmed that Biggs was dead. Adam's County Coroner James Keller said that Biggs had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Biggs was reportedly the last person known to be with Jackie Douthart, who disappeared on May 22, 2011 in Iowa. Biggs was interviewed several times during the investigation, the last time being on June 14, 2011, said police. Douthart's remains were found on March 17, 2012.
Alleged responsible partyQuincy Police Department, Adams County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State PoliceReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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