CAIRO, IL — The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials announced Friday the arrest of 66-year-old Mary A. Davis of Cairo for 5 counts of First-Degree Murder.

In May of 2018, ISP DCI Investigators initiated an investigation into the homicide of 63-year-old Tomie Edwards of Cairo whose body was pulled from a river in Madisonville, KY on May 23, 2018.

An autopsy revealed Edwards had died as a result of homicidal means. A thorough investigation ensued and on Aug. 11, 2020, Davis was arrested for concealment of homicidal death, a Class 3 felony. She was released after posting bond. On Thursday, The Alexander County State’s Attorney’s office filed five additional counts of first-degree murder, Class M felonies, for Davis.