Activists call on FBI, public to help solve Calumet City cold case murders

CALUMET CITY, Ill. - Activists are asking for more help in solving the cold case murder of a man and woman 41 years ago in south suburban Calumet City.

Toni Lynn Caposey was just 22-years-old when she and her boyfriend, 34-year-old Jacob Bird, were found shot to death on March 23, 1982 in her mother’s home in the 1500 block of Lincoln Place.

Several people were interviewed about the case, but decades later, the murders have gone unsolved.

"This young lady was 22-years-old. She was murdered along with her friend. She can't rest in peace. The only thing she is doing now is resting because there is no peace," said community activist Andrew Holmes.

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In a statement Friday, the Calumet City Police Department said no charges have been filed and the case remains unsolved.

"Calumet City Detectives continue to  review the case and see if any new leads can be developed to solve this crime and bring closure to the family, friends and loved ones of Toni Caposey and Jacob Bird," the statement said.

A $25,000 reward has been offered that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case.

The family is also asking for the FBI to investigate.