Alexis A. Maki, age 24

Lost to gun violence on November 4, 2023 in New Baden, Illinois.

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  • Personality:
    4 Kind, gentle, selfless, loved animals and helping those in need.
    17 Kind, caring, selfless and a big animal lover.
    11 Smart, energetic, dynamic, optimistic, and loyal.
  • Occupation:
    7 Student and pt bartender
  • Workplace:
    5 Grit and Tonic
  • Schools attended:
    5 Wesclin High School, Kaskaskia College
  • Comments:
    12 Condolences to family and friends. Watch over us from heaven lovely lady.
    7 Tears from a stranger, a kindred spirit. Prayers and love to family & friends on this sad day.
    8 Condolences and prayers to all that love her.
    10 Tears from a stranger, kindred spirit,the pain of the heart is real
    10 He deserves life without parole. We have a right to feel angry.
    13 Suspect deserves life w/o parole for this crime.
    49 Love always, wish you were here.
    26 Ex should receive life, a life for a life taken. Can you argue with that
    19 Like to see New Baden park named after her. Can we make this happen pple
    47 Missing You 24/7
    29 I'll hold you in my heart until I hold you in heaven.
    8 Can track progress of case on VINELink. Pray for Justice for Alexis.
    11 Baby, you're the greatest! Rest In Paradise.
    15 You didn't deserve this, honey. Love always, T
    22 What did she ever see in him to begin with. RIP, young lady.
    10 "I need to be arrested, please.” And you get your wish, prison for life, any justice for Alexis
    18 Just plead guilty, don't make it worse on family/friends. Its the least you can do
    18 You stole her life and ruined lives of those left behind.
    31 Breaks my heart everyday.
    2 I'm so sorry, you were a sweet lady with so much to give and so much potential. Pray for us
    7 11-4-2024, one year later, and no justice yet.
    2 Next hearing for ex-bf, Nov 27, 2024, 9:00 AM
    2 Next hearing for ex-bf, Jan 15, 2025, 9:00 AM. This goes so slow.
    6 Night before murder, suspect assaulted her co-worker. Joke cops and system

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