Bringing the killer(s) of Steve Watkins to justice

Shirley Skinner, grandmother of the estranged wife of the late Steve Watkins, has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder of Steve's death.

Skinner was arrested without incident in Seminol, Fl., the Illinois State Police announced during a news conference late Monday afternoon.

The State police also said the investigation into the death continues and that anyone with information is encouraged to call a tip line at (217) 557-8187

GREAT NEWS!!!!

Dateline NBC will be airing a story about Steve's murder. You can read the article in the blog archive section.

Also, they are looking for pictures of the Skinner/Webster Family, and any pics of Sydney or Steve.

NBC Dateline will be here to start interviews next week! You can run from murder, but you can't hide. National media for the Watkins family = exposure of those in the household where Steven was murdered!

Tuesday August 25th, 2009
7:30pm
James Park in Ashland, IL (by the Casey's gas station)

August 25th will mark the 9th month that NO arrests have been made in the shooting death of Steve. There will be a Candle Light Vigil on this night to honor Steve.

At the bottom of the page is a flyer to show the activities this night will include. Please come out and show your support for Steve, and his family.

WOW! That was all I could think to say when I rolled into Chandlerville Saturday morning around 11:45am. I was one of the last ones to show up, and the ride started promptly at 12:00 noon. The sound of the cycles starting up almost in unisom, was music to the ears, knowing why the one reason, each one of them was there, Steve. Seeing them all roll off into the distance and knowing that the journey has begun to bring justice in Steve's case. I had the priveledge of meeting alot of very nice people. A few were family of Steve's, others were friends, and some were like me, they didn't know Steve, but felt that he was taken away to early, and that justice needs to be done.

The ride started at Slick-Penny's in Chandlerville, and then onto City's in Jacksonville, The Still in New Berlin, Dena's in Ashland, East Side in Virginia, then back to Chandlerville. I have to say, personally, the one part about the ride, that I will remember the most, was leaving Dena's in Ashland, on our way to Virginia. The motorcade made a turn onto Horseshoe Drive. This brought tears to my eyes, and I am sure there were a few others who had the same effect. To see people standing outside of their homes on Horseshoe Drive, clapping, and raising their hands in the air, and cheering for the people driving through, was truely a great thing to see.

I will be getting pictures of the Ride posted within the next week or two. T-Shirts are still available, and you may order one by emailing wtkns@casscomm.com or finnagency@casscomm.com.

Tomorrow is the first annual Steve Watkins Memorial ride. Sign in is from 10am to 12 noon at Slick Penny's in Chandlerville. Come out and show your support for Steve, and his family, as we all come together to bring justice for Steve.

Saturday June, 27th, 2009
Sign in from 10am - noon
Everyone is welcome!
50/50 raffles
T-Shirts will be available to show your support
(Pictures of the T-Shirt at the bottom of the page)

Hosted at Slick-Penny's in Chandlerville, IL

13442 IL Route 78
Chandlerville, IL 62627
217-458-2326

If you would like to order a T-shirt, or make a donation, you can send an email to wtkns@casscomm.com or finnagency@casscomm.com (please put T-Shirt Order in the subject line) or by calling 217-458-2326.

Would like to send out a Big Thanks to Mark Thoma from 970 WMAY! He has helped bring attention to this case on his talk show, which is from 3-6pm. He recently received word from a National News chain, that they would look over the information that has been sent to them on this case. Will anything be brought about this? Not sure. I can say, atleast this story is being looked upon parties outside of Central Illinois. The more attention this case gets, the harder it will be for it to go away without justice being served.

Thank you Mark!

Newschannel 20 Wednesday, May 13th. 6:00pm and 10:00pm will be airing a special news story on Steven's case, and why no arrests have been made.

Link to the story that was aired.

http://www.wics.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wics_vid_953.shtml

As many of you know a good friend of mine was murdered Nov. 25th, 2008 at the residence of his estranged wife while going to pick up his daughter Sidney for his scheduled visitation. To date, no arrests have been made and those involved in the case have yet to even name the six people in the residence as suspects. They have not been put on any restrictions and Jennifer, his estranged wife/widow have moved out of state with their daughter. The 27th of June there is to be a Memorial ride for Steven starting at Slick Penny's in Chandlerville, anyone needing information please let me know.I also have T-Shirts for sale and I have attached photos of the front and back for you to see. Sizes are M-XL $10, and XXL and above $15. Currently I am working on getting memorial stickers for car windows and will keep you informed on that also. You can also check out info on Steven's case at www.myspace.com/stevenforeverinourhearts.

Anne


(If you would like me to pass any questions about the T-shirts, or the Memorial Ride to Anne, please email me and I will have her get in contact with you. Please put Steve Watkins in the subject line. BSandidge82@yahoo.com)

( I posted pictures of the shirt on the bottom of the page)

http://www.myspace.com/stevenforeverinourhearts

Hello everyone. My name is Bobby. I created this blog as a way for friends, family, co-workers, complete strangers, to come together and remember Steve. I fall into the category of complete stranger. I never met Steve, nor his family. I feel that not enough is being done in his case to bring his murder(s) to justice. I have never done anything like this before, but for some reason, I felt like Steve's case was the perfect time. I am not doing this for money, or any cause. I am doing this as a concerned citizen who believes justice needs to be served. If you have a memory, or a story about Steve that you would like posted on here, I would be glad to post it for you. You can email it to BSandidge82@yahoo.com. Please put Steve Watkins in the Subject line. Thank You.

Bobby