Springfield, Illinois – A New York woman and her boyfriend, with ties to Springfield, were arrested in Springfield after police intercepted what they believe was a planned murder attempt.

On February 21, 2025, Springfield police received a call from a man stating that his daughter was in Springfield after traveling from New York (a distance of over 900 miles) with the intent to kill him. Officers were also advised that she was in the area of Goodwill on North Dirksen Parkway.

Officers located the vehicle and stopped it at a gas station near Sangamon and Dirksen. Inside were Emily Getman, age 21 and her boyfriend, Dylan Romer, age 29. A search of the vehicle revealed a 12-gauge shotgun, ammunition, and multiple knives. Both were taken to the police station for questioning.

Before interviewing Emily and Dylan, detectives contacted multiple family members. According to Emily’s sister, Emily had told her mom that she was going to kill her dad for her birthday. She then left New York on February 19—her birthday—and stopped communicating with family members.

Family members disclosed to detectives that Emily had been angry for years, reportedly due to childhood trauma and allegations of physical abuse inflicted by her father. Emily’s mom confirmed that Emily hated her dad and had been holding onto resentment.

Approximately a week before she left, Emily allegedly became angry during a conversation with her grandmother and told her that when she turned 21, she was going to kill her dad.

Detectives also learned that Emily had written a will before leaving New York. A picture of the handwritten document was uploaded into evidence. It stated that Emily left her horses to a friend, her cats to her mother, her dog to her mother as well, and everything else to another family member. The note was signed, dated February 19, 2025, and had a heart drawn at the bottom.

Detectives also discovered that Emily had been communicating with her father through Facebook Messenger for the past couple of days. Family members had warned him about Emily’s threats, and he confirmed that on February 21, during a phone conversation, Emily told him she was in Springfield and actively looking for him.

During questioning, Dylan Romer admitted that he heard Emily tell her mom three weeks ago that she wanted to kill her dad. He claimed he traveled from New York to Springfield to prevent anything from happening. However, after detectives finished speaking with Dylan he was heard making a phone call to someone and explaining that they are involved with the police regarding statements Emily had made regarding killing her father. He also admitted to driving at least half of the 917.5-mile trip.

Emily, in her own interview, confirmed her intent, telling detectives she wanted her father dead and that everyone knew it. She allegedly said she would “stick a 12-gauge down his throat” and warned that if anyone did it before her, they would be next.

Following her arrest, Emily was taken to Memorial Medical Center and held under an involuntary admission. The next day, police were called again after she allegedly became upset and destroyed a hospital sink valued at $250. When nurses attempted to secure her, Emily reportedly slammed a door on a nurse’s foot multiple times. She was charged with Aggravated Battery, a Class 3 felony, and Criminal Damage to Property, a Class A Misdemeanor.

Additionally, Emily was charged with Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder. She is currently being held at the Sangamon County Jail.

Dylan was granted pre-trial release after the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office did not file a petition to detain him. As a condition of his release, he is prohibited from contacting Emily and is allowed to reside in New York. He must also report to the pre-trial supervision office by phone each month. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. He is charged with Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder, a Class 1 felony.