SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois State Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the 2024 murder of a woman whose body was found near I-55 in Springfield.
Robert Lee Jr., 57, of Springfield, was arrested on Wednesday for three counts of first-degree murder and one count of concealment of a homicidal death.Â
According to ISP, on March 13, 2024, officers were notified by the Illinois Department of Transportation of the discovery of human remains located along the I-55 southbound ramp from Stevenson Drive in Springfield.
The victim was later identified as Teresa Coleman of Springfield.Â
ISP states that after a lengthy and thorough investigation, special agents were able to identify Robert Lee as the suspect.​ ​
On Wednesday, Lee was taken into custody and is being held at the Sangamon County Jail pending a detention hearing.
ISP is continuing to investigate the homicide. ​
Anyone with information regarding Coleman’s death that leads to a conviction may receive a cash reward up to $5,000. ​ If you have any information regarding this incident, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427.
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