Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE
On December 10th, 2019, at approximately 7:08 a.m., the Edwardsville, Illinois, Police Department was notified of an unresponsive subject lying in the area of Poag Rd. near Illinois State Route 111. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of a deceased male who was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased male is described as a middle aged white male in his early 40’s and foul play is suspected. The Edwardsville Police Department made the decision to activate the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis. Over 27 investigators from different agencies are participating in the investigation and currently investigating numerous leads. At this time, we are not releasing any further information about the victim, the case, or any evidence. Additional information will be made available in the near future. The public is encouraged to contact the Major Case Squad with any additional information at 618-307-1611. Captain David Vucich of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is the Deputy Commander and point of contact for any additional inquiries.
