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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Bond was set today for one of two suspects charged in connection to the disappearance of Norma Crutchfield, police said. 

Officers arrested Troy Slaw, 45, and Chase Freeman, 23, Tuesday on multiple preliminary charges. Slaw is charged with first degree murder, dismembering a human body and concealment of a homicidal death. Freeman is charged with dismembering a human body and concealment of a homicidal death. 

Police said probable cause was developed to arrest the suspects after a "lengthy and complex investigation." 

On Wednesday, Slaw appeared in court and had a bond of $5 million set. His next hearing will be May 25. 

Police responded to investigate the disappearance of Crutchfield on Nov. 20, 2020. 

Anyone with information in the case should call the Decatur Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division at (217)424-2734. Crime Stoppers can be reached by calling (217)423-8477. 

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