It appears that
Martin "Marty" Lampe was murdered over a set of 22-inch rims.
Yesterday police discovered in north St. Louis the 2002 Chevy Impala that Lampe, 23, was sitting in early Wednesday morning in Sauget. As r
eported earlier this week, a carjacker jumped into the vehicle, pumped two bullets into Lampe, tossed him out the door and sped away.
The vehicle was discovered in the
800 block of Gustav yesterday. The
Belleville News-Democrat reports that
the car had been stripped of its 22-inch rim tires.
The Major Case squad is still looking for Lampe's killer. Anyone with
information, can leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers at
866-371-8477.
Meanwhile, a funeral will be held Saturday for
Lampe at Immaculate Conception Church in Maplewood. On Sunday, Michael's
restaurant in Maplewood -- where Lampe worked for five years -- will
donate a portion of its sales to help pay for his funeral.