Overview
- Boaters found part of a human arm in Lake Mattoon on Sunday, June 28, and the Cumberland County sheriff asked the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 8 to take over the case.
- The recovered arm bears distinctive tattoos, most notably a Green Bay Packers helmet, and investigators circulated photos to increase the chance someone will recognize the markings.
- Illinois State Police Zone 8 is leading the active investigation while formal forensic work such as full remains recovery, DNA and other ID processes are expected to follow.
- Authorities are asking anyone with information about a man who has matching tattoos to call ISP Zone 8 Investigations at 618-542-2400 or email ISP.Zone8commander@illinois.gov.
- Public identification of tattoos can speed finding next of kin and evidence, and investigators say tips from the community will help determine the person’s identity and whether further criminal inquiries are needed.