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4 days ago
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Unidentified body found in rural area near Kewanee, police say
An unidentified body has been found in a rural area west of Kewanee, according to a news release from Kewanee Police. On Friday, May 30, the Kewanee Police Department, Henry County Sheriff's Office, and IllinoisState Police conducted a coordinated search of several rural areas west of Kewanee. During the operation, a concerned resident who lives in the area spoke with law enforcement and began to check nearby properties to which they had access. That person found a body in 'an area of interest' and immediately notified authorities. Officers responded to the scene, verified the discovery, and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit processed the location, the release says. Because of the condition of the body, a positive identification cannot be confirmed at this time, the release shows. An autopsy has been scheduled for early next week in Peoria. 'Law enforcement would like to thank the concerned citizen for their initiative and willingness toassist in the search,' the release says. Further information will be released 'as it becomes available and appropriate to share.' Kewanee Police ask anyone with information related to this case to contact the Kewanee Police Department at 309-853-1911, the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 309-937-3911, or the Illinois State Police at 309-752-4915. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Autopsy scheduled after discovery of body in Kewanee area
KEWANEE, Ill. (WMBD) — The Kewanee Police Department said a body was located in the rural area west of Kewanee on Friday. The body was discovered by a concerned citizen who checked their properties while the Kewanee Police Department, Henry County Sheriff's Office, and the Illinois State Police were conducting a coordinated search in the area, a Kewanee police Facebook post said. The body was in a condition where a positive identification could not be confirmed. An autopsy is scheduled for early next week in Peoria County, according to the post. The Kewanee police have been searching for Catrelle Reed, who has been missing since last week. Kewanee police looking for missing man The Kewanee police thank the concerned citizen for their willingness to assist in the search. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
