Family found murdered in Illinois home
September 23rd, 2009 - 3:28 pm ICT by BNO NewsBEASON, Illinois (BNO NEWS) – A family of five was found murdered inside a home in central Illinois on Monday afternoon, officials said on Tuesday.
Logan County Sheriff Steven Nichols said dispatch received a 911 call of a possible shooting at 1571 2150th Avenue in Beason at approximately 4.26 p.m. local time on Monday, but the information was not released until Tuesday.
Logan County Sheriff’s Deputies and Illinois State Police Troopers immediately responded to the scene along with Logan County Paramedics and Beason Rural Fire Protection EMS personnel.
Upon arrival at the scene, Nichols said, five members of a family were found deceased in their residence. They have been identified as Raymond “Rick” Gee (46), Ruth Gee (39), Justina Constant (16), Dillon Constant (14), and, Austin Gee (11).
Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators along with Illinois State Police Investigations Agents, Logan County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and deputies, and officers from Lincoln Police Department were on scene throughout the night to process evidence from the scene and conduct numerous interviews.
All the bodies have since been removed from the house and transported to Peoria for autopsies which will be held on Tuesday. The cause of death was not immediately known, but is thought to be from gunshot wounds.
“Leads have been developed and each are being vigorously pursued,” Nichols said. “I am also asking anyone that may know anything about this crime to immediately call the Logan County Sheriff’s Office at 217-732-4159.”
“This was a brutal homicide against an entire family. We are determined to identify and arrest those responsible,” the Sheriff added.
Local media reported that a young girl was found alive inside the house, but officials would not immediately confirm that.
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