Megan Boken

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August 24, 2012 Update: Two 18-year-old men are charged with the August 18 of Megan Boken, 23, of Wheaton, Missouri Circuit Court announced Friday.

Keith V. Esters, 18, of Bel Ridge, MO is charged with a Class A felony of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and attempted robbery.

Johnathan Terrell Perkins, 18, of St. Louis is charged with the Class A felony of second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and attempted robbery.

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August 21, 2012 UpDate: St. Louis — The reward was increased to $20,000 Tuesday in the case of a murdered former Saint Louis University volleyball player.

Megan’s friends added to the previous $10,000 reward announced Monday for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person who shot and killed 23-year-old Megan Boken.

August 20, 2012 ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis University volleyball community lost a friend, companion and trusted former teammate Saturday afternoon.

Megan Boken, who played for the Billikens from 2007 to 2010, was shot and killed in the Central West End neighborhood while in the city for an alumni game. She was 23.

No arrests have been made as of Monday morning. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, detectives are investigating the incident as a probable attempted robbery. Police have said there is no evidence to suggest she knew her killer.

Police today also released more information about the suspect, describing him as a black male with a medium complexion standing 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with short hair and wearing a charcoal grey shirt, khaki pants and white tennis shoes. Police had also said he was in his 20s and had a slim build.

Police say they are checking surveillance video in the area, and are asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at (866) 371-8477. A St. Louis community group has offered a $10,000 reward for the arrest of the person responsible for Boken’s death.

“Megan was a vibrant young woman and a wonderful representative of Saint Louis University and Billiken athletics,” SLU athletic director Chris May said in a release. “In addition to being a great student, she was an outstanding athlete and an important part of our championship volleyball teams. All the qualities we value in a Saint Louis student-athlete were reflected in Megan. She contributed as much in the classroom and in the community as she did on the court. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.”

Boken, a 2011 graduate of SLU’s John Cook School of Business, was part of teams that won Atlantic 10 Conference regular-season titles in 2008 and 2009. She was named to the all-conference second team as a junior and earned honorable mention status as a senior.

Boken, who was living outside Chicago before her visit, suffered wounds to her neck and chest. Those close to the area shared with police that they heard shouting near her Volkswagen before the incident. Police are continuing to search for witnesses and surveillance video.

“We are shocked and saddened by this terrible and tragic loss,” SLU’s release read. “Megan was a truly outstanding student-athlete who excelled in the classroom and on the court. She exemplified the very best of what it means to be a Saint Louis University Billiken. Our focus right now is on providing as much support as we can for our students, and our thoughts and prayers are with Megan’s family and friends during this very difficult time.”

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