Friends and family of an artist well-known to LGBTQ Chicagoans, are looking for information about her murder.
Lisa Koziol-Ellis, also known as “Foxy Goat,” was found stabbed to death her in Elgin home March 2. She was 33.
Koziol-Ellis was an active LGBTQ ally and community member. She rode in Chicago’s Gay Pride Parade with Chicago Dykes on Bikes. She also hosted the queer burlesque variety show “Ties & Tassels” from time to time and donated her work to fundraising efforts in the LGBTQ community.
Koziol-Ellis worked as a performer, artist and jewelry maker.
“She was an amazing, giving and genuine soul,” read a statement put out by her family.
Koziol-Ellis recently moved from Chicago to Elgin with her husband. Three days after their move, her husband returned from his night shift at work and found her..
According to a statement put out by her family, police have not established a motive or a suspect in the murder.
Family members are seeking information that leads to an arrest and conviction. They are fundraising towards a $15,000 reward for that information.
Those with information are being asked to contact the Elgin Police Department at(847) 695-4195 or (847) 289-2700.
Donations are being taken at fundly.com/information. More information on Koziol-Ellis is at fightforfoxy.com.