LOCKPORT, IL – The Will County Coroner’s office has identified the two individuals who were found deceased in a vehicle in the parking lot of a Walmart in Lockport, IL. Jeffrey S. Stucke, Sr., 53, and Jacqueline S. Birsa, 37, were pronounced dead at 7:10 pm on Monday, March 27th.
The Lockport Police Department is still investigating the incident, and an autopsy was performed on both individuals on Tuesday, March 29th. Toxicological reports are still pending.
Mr. Stucke, Sr. was found deceased in his vehicle, while Ms. Birsa was found deceased in the vehicle of Mr. Stucke, Sr.
The final cause and manner of death for both individuals will be determined at a later date pending police, autopsy, and toxicological reports.
The Lockport community is reeling from the news of the tragic deaths, which occurred in the parking lot of a local Walmart. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Lockport Police Department as the investigation continues.