Three Family Members Crete Township, Il Death: Found Dead
CRETE TOWNSHIP, Ill. — A quiet neighborhood has been left in shock and mourning after three members of the same family were found dead inside their home early Monday morning.
The discovery was made around 2 a.m. in the 3400 block of Norway Trail, when Will County sheriff’s deputies conducted a welfare check at the residence. Upon entering the home, officers found the bodies of 32-year-old Jacob Lambert, 54-year-old Stacy Forde, and 55-year-old Patrick Forde.
Authorities later confirmed that all three victims died as a result of homicide. Stacy and Patrick Forde were husband and wife, and Jacob Lambert was Stacy’s son. The devastating loss of multiple family members in a single incident has deeply shaken the close-knit Crete Township community.
While investigators have not yet released full details about what led to the violence, officials indicated that the case is being treated as domestic in nature. They also reassured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
In the hours following the discovery, law enforcement identified and located a person of interest — a 30-year-old woman from Indiana who had reportedly fled the scene. She is now in custody as investigators work to piece together the sequence of events. Authorities have stated that formal charges are expected, though none have been officially announced at this time.
Neighbors described the home as one filled with warmth and familiarity, where gatherings and shared moments were common. Friends and community members remember Jacob Lambert as a kind and caring individual, while Stacy and Patrick Forde were known for their welcoming nature and strong presence in the neighborhood.
The tragedy has left a profound sense of grief across Crete Township, as residents struggle to comprehend how such violence could occur within a family home. In response, community members have come together to support one another, holding candlelight vigils and sharing memories of the victims as a way to cope with the loss.
Officials say more information will be released as the investigation continues. For now, the community remains united in grief, honoring the lives of Jacob Lambert, Stacy Forde, and Patrick Forde — a family taken far too soon.