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Coroner: FBI investigating new lead in incident that occurred “several years ago” near I-57

By Heather Robinson,

11 days ago

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The FBI has confirmed with WCIA that they are assisting in an Effingham County investigation with local police.

Around 12:30 p.m., the investigation was ongoing near the I-57 Green Creek southbound rest area.

According to the Effingham County Coroner Kim Rhodes, the coroner’s office received a call from someone out of state who shared information related to an incident that occurred several years ago.

The coroner’s office contacted the FBI to assist in the investigation. The FBI is unable to provide more information at this time.

Rhodes added that the investigation is still in preliminary stages and there is no other information available at this time.

This is a developing story.

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