Prayer Vigil Scheduled for Felicia Rexford’s Unsolved Murder Anniversary

ALTON — November 30, 2025, will mark 30 years since Felicia Rexford was fatally stabbed in the parking lot of the Target store in Alton.

Rexford was shopping at the Alton Target on November 30, 1995, when she was attacked. Police believe the stabbing was the result of a robbery gone wrong. Her purse was found nearby with a broken strap, and the suspect is believed to have fled behind the building into a wooded area.

Rexford reportedly told a bystander that the assailant was a gray-haired man.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of her death, Rexford’s family will hold a prayer vigil at Oakwood Cemetery at 2 p.m. on November 30.

Authorities are still seeking information regarding the case. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact the Alton Police Department or call the anonymous tip line at 618-465-5948.

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