Deadly First Date

On the night before Thanksgiving 2021, Leslie Reeves and Chris Smith, strangers on their first date, were brutally ambushed and shot in a small Illinois town. Leslie was killed instantly, and Chris, left with life-altering injuries, spent months in a coma with no memory of the incident. Investigators quickly suspected Leslie's ex-boyfriend, Bobby Tarr, whose inconsistent stories and suspicious phone activity placed him at the scene despite a lack of direct forensic evidence.

The murder weapon, a 9mm Hellcat pistol, was found mysteriously in Tarr's yard with Leslie's DNA on the guide rod, suggesting it was fired at close range. Tarr was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder, though Chris, the sole survivor and eyewitness, could not recall the night due to his injuries. This case underscores the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the chilling reality of a date night turned deadly.

• Nanette Stiber discovered the horrific crime scene after Leslie Reeves' murder on a first date.
• She experienced shock and panic witnessing the aftermath and the police arriving at the house.

• The broken glass door and disarray suggest intruder violence and struggle.
• No weapon at the scene implies a third person involved in the shooting.