02/03/2025 - Report #828 - Victim: Cody L. Rhodes - Location: Dupo, IL

MCS Report #828

Classification: Homicide

Requesting Agency: Dupo Police Department

Date of Activation: 02/03/2025

Commander and Department:  Sgt. Justin Biggs, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office

Deputy Report Officer and Department: Lt. Matt Werner, Madison County Sheriff's Department

Deputy Report Officer and Department: MSgt. Derek Weh, Illinois State Police

Victim: Cody L. Rhodes

Suspects: Kingston L. Todd, Bryce M. Rhodes, and a 15 year-old suspect

The Dupo Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the death of Cody Rhodes (age 37). At approximately 11:32am, officers responded to the 100 block of North 2nd Street for a report of multiple gun shots. There they found two people, Cody Rhodes and another individual, who had both been shot. Both people were transported to the hospital. Cody Rhodes died at the hospital from his injuries. The other person had non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of this investigation, the following criminal charges were issued in this case:

  • Kingston Todd - age 16 (charged as an adult)

    • 1st Degree Murder

    • Possession of a Firearm without a FOID (Firearm Owner Identification) Card

    • Forgery

  • Bryce Rhodes - son of Cody Rhodes - age 18

    • Unlawful Sale of a Firearm

    • Possession of a Firearm without a FOID (Firearm Owner Identification) Card

    • Obstructing Justice

  • 15 year-old Suspect

    • 1st Degree Murder

    • Possession of a Firearm without a FOID (Firearm Owner Identification) Card

    • Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm

PastKathy Effan