10/13/2017 - Report #649 - Victim: Sherman Cox - Location: Madison, IL

MCS Report #649

Victim: Sherman Cox

Classification: Homicide

Requesting Agency: Madison Police Department

Date of Activation: 10/13/2017

Commander and Department: Lt. Nick Novacich, Granite City PD

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Lt. Carole Presson, Madison County Sheriff’s Department

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. William Barlock, O’Fallon (IL) PD

Victim:Sherman Cox

Suspect(s): Unknown

The Madison Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Sherman Cox (age 55). At approximately 3:57pm, police officers responded to the area of 2000 Edwardsville Rd, Madison for an unresponsive unclothed male behind a residence. Sherman Cox was located with several stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information in this case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).