Prayer Vigil Scheduled for Felicia Rexford’s Unsolved Murder Anniversary

Rexford’s loved ones will hold a memorial event to honor her memory three decades after her tragic stabbing in Alton’s Target parking lot.

Nov 18, 2025 12:49 PM Nov 18, 2025 2:17 PM Save

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

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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.

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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.