Description

Victim was found in the Mississippi River about 3 miles south of Thebes, Illinois. A commercial fisherman was out to set nets when he observed an unusual object in the water near a dike in about 3 feet of water. The object was found to be a 100-pound rice bag with the victim inside. This bag was tied with rope to a second rice bag that held cement blocks and bricks. The terrain on land in this location was not suitable for people or vehicles. The body was recovered by boat and taken to a nearby boat launch.