Police identify remains found in Lake Mattoon as 38-year-old Plainfield man

Illinois State Police

Updated: July 2, 2026

LAKE MATTOON, Ill. (CBS 58) -- Illinois State Police say the victim has been identified as 38-year-old Dalewayne Turner of Plainfield, Illinois. 

Officials say there is no threat to the public. 


Posted: June 30, 2026

LAKE MATTOON, Ill. (CBS 58) - Illinois State Police are seeking the public's help to match a Packers tattoo to the identity of a man whose remains were discovered in Lake Mattoon. 

According to Illinois State investigators, boaters observed part of a human arm on the evening of Sunday, June 28, leading to an investigation. 

The arm has distinct tattoos, including a Green Bay Packers helmet. Police are hoping the tattoos can lead them in the right direction to identify the man. 

Investigators are asking anyone with information regarding a man with tattoos matching the photos to contact ISP Zone 8 investigators at 618-542-2400 or click here to email officials.

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