Springfield, Illinois – A Springfield woman, who was reported missing to the police and last seen by her family on February 17, 2024, has been identified as the woman found near the southbound entrance ramp to Interstate 55 at Stevenson Drive.
According to officials, an Illinois Department of Transportation worker was collecting garbage in the area when he discovered a bag containing a body.
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has identified the deceased individual as Teresa Ann Coleman, 54, of Springfield.
An autopsy was performed today and preliminary autopsy findings determined Coleman’s death was a homicide.
The death remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police, the Springfield Police Department and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office.
💔 I’m so sorry to hear this. Awful and heartbreaking! Such disregard for human life. It is my hope family and friends of Ms.Coleman find peace knowing she is now at peace with the one who created her. ❤️🩹🙏🏽
Sending prayers for the family of this, horrible tragedy of this 😢 person. SHE didn’t deserve..this is so horrible. R.I. P.
Sad, My condolences to the family.
My family so sad 😞 truly missed
I am sorry to hear about this incident. I hope the investigators find the culprit. Teresa’s family are on my mind and I will put their name on the prayer list at church.
My Condolences To The Coleman and Faine Family.
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