One of the two people found dead inside an Illinois house in what seems to be a murder-suicide was a “beloved” second grade teacher. According to a news release from the Normal Police Department, police were called to a residence in Normal at around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, in relation to a gunshot. When the police came, they located a man and a woman who had been shot.
According to the police, their wounds claimed their lives. 48-year-old Amy Moore was fatally shot by 46-year-old Matthew Moore after he “illegally entered” the house with a revolver. The authorities say Moore then committed suicide. Amy Moore’s husband, Matthew Moore, was divorcing her. Amy Moore was a second grade unit 5 teacher at Grove Elementary for 20 years.
About Amy Moore
Grove Elementary Principal Sarah Edwards stated in a statement, “Amy Moore was an outstanding mother, daughter, educator, and friend.” Edwards stated, “Amy was a gifted educator who touched the lives of thousands of students. She was a graduate of Unit 5 Schools.” She spent over 20 years as a cherished second-grade teacher at Grove Elementary, dedicating her life to helping others—especially her three children. The sadness we are experiencing right now is beyond words.
Normal is about 130 miles southwest of Chicago by car.
GoFundMe
Thomas Burns has organized a GoFundMe fundraiser following the tragic passing of Amy. They are setting up a fund to support the three children Amy left behind. Anderson (12), Beckett (11), and Crew (7). The terrible event that occurred has left the Moore boys without parents. Please think about making a donation to support their future.
