Illinois DCFS worker stabbed to death in Thayer, south of Springfield – ABC7 (Chicago)

Deidre Silas, 36, was attacked around 4 p.m. as she was checking on six children, ages 1 to 7 , in a home in Thayer. None of the children were injured. Benjamin H. Reed, 32, who lived in the home, was arrested just before 6:30 p.m. and was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Willowglen
4 years ago

My heart goes out to this woman’s family. She was murdered doing a difficult and often thankless job. Query whether these people need additional security.

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