CLINTON COUNTY, Illinois — Illinois State Police need help identifying remains found in a ditch last week near Trenton, Illinois, located about 33 miles west of St. Louis.
Police said they believe the remains, which were found in an "advanced state of decomposition" are that of a woman. They were found in the ditch of the Illinois Route 160 on-ramp to New U.S. Route 50.
The woman is described as a white female, who was approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed 127 pounds, according to a press release from ISP. She was wearing jean shorts with an "American Indian style pattern" and a Trolls t-shirt, similar to the one pictured below.
ISP said the woman also had the following tattoos:
- The word “charity” tattooed in fancy script on the right forearm
- A multi-colored mermaid-like figure tattooed on the upper left arm
- A tattoo depicting a flower with a bumblebee and the word “ charity” in fancy script on the left forearm
- The word “Dallas” tattooed in fancy script on the lower-middle back
An autopsy was completed on Aug. 29, but results are still pending.
ISP is asking anyone who may have information about the identity of the remains to call 217-342-7879 or email William.sandusky@illinois.gov.