Momence, IL – Illinois State Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a 2007 double homicide at a Burger King in Momence, with investigators revisiting the case this month as part of National Cold Case Awareness.
According to Illinois State Police, the Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is seeking any information connected to the deaths of two Burger King employees, Pamela Branka and Paul Jones.
On January 13, 2007, police received a 911 call from the Burger King attached to the Circle K gas station on Gladiolus Street in Momence. Dispatchers reported hearing a female screaming before the call cut off. Officers from the Momence Police Department arrived within about a minute and found both Branka and Jones deceased inside the restaurant.
Investigators say the case remains unsolved despite years of follow-up work. Authorities hope renewed attention may generate leads from the public. September is recognized as National Cold Case Month, a time when law enforcement agencies nationwide spotlight unsolved cases to help bring justice to victims and closure to families.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to submit tips through the Illinois State Police Investigative Tips website at https://isp.tips.illinois.gov or by emailing ISP.CRIMETIPS@illinois.gov. According to police, tips leading to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward.
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