When the body of a young woman is discovered in an Illinois cornfield, it takes decades for her to be identified. The investigation continues into the present as investigators seek out the person—likely a serial killer—responsible for her death in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Following a difficult childhood, Lia lived her life on the road, backpacking around the country. Originally from Costa Rica and having grown up mostly in Palo Alto, California, she was killed in Illinois. Image source: family photo.Larry Dewayne Hall is a serial killer who committed murders remarkably similar to Lia’s. He traveled often, and Illinois is one of the states he is known to have spent time in. He has not been charged with any crime in relation to her murder. Image source: police photo.Dale Anderson was an Illinois serial killer who lived and killed within an hour of where Lia’s remains were found. He has not been charged with any crime in relation to her murder. Image source: police photo.Eulalia “Lia” Chavez was 27-years-old when she was murdered. A farmer stumbled upon her remains in an Illinois field, and it was evident to investigators that she’d been subjected to a brutal attack. Her murder remains unsolved. Image source: family photo.The FBI has become involved in the investigation into Lia’s murder. She is believed to possibly have been the victim of a serial killer. Image source: FBI.
If you have any information on the murder of Eulalia (aka “Lia” or “Lolly”) Chavez, please contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office at (618)825-5309.
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