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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE STILL SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S HELP IN MACON COUNTY HOMICIDE
DECATUR – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 5 requests the public’s assistance with the death investigation of 51-year-old James E. Taylor of Decatur, IL.
On May 19, 2023, Taylor was found deceased in a rural area near his home. He was reported missing on May 12, 2023, to the Decatur Police Department and was last seen alive on May 10, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m. ISP agents are investigating the death as a homicide.
Decatur Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2500.00 for information regarding Taylor’s death. Please contact Crime Stoppers at (217) 423-8477 or visit their website at https://www.maconcountycrimestoppers.com/. You may also contact ISP DCI Zone 5 through the tip line at (217) 278-5004, or by email at ISP.Zone.5.Investigations@Illinois.gov. Witnesses can remain anonymous.
Please note that while tips can be submitted anonymously, for maximum effectiveness please include your name and contact information in your submission so an ISP Special Agent can follow up with you.
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