Authorities investigating after body found along road in rural southwestern Illinois
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The body of an unidentified man was found Saturday afternoon in a lot off of Emerald Mound Road in rural St. Clair County near Lebanon, according to sheriff’s department Capt. Bruce Fleshren.
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to assist in the investigation, said Fleshren, who is also the squad’s deputy commander.
The man was found about 2:45 p.m. in the township’s rock pile lot, about a mile east of Illinois 4. ``It is believed the victim died from an intentional act, but the possible cause of death is not being released at this time,” a press release stated.
The victim was pronounced dead at 3:49 p.m., St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. said.
Twenty-one investigators are working on the case, according to the Major Case Squad.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Case Squad at 618-825-5200 or the sheriff’s department at 618-825-2051.
This story was originally published January 16, 2021 at 7:01 PM.
