Man Found Dead in Effingham Residence

Effingham City Police Department and Abbott EMS responded to 109 W. Kreke St. in Effingham at about 10am Tuesday in reference to an unresponsive male. Emergency responders arrived and found a male deceased in the bathroom of the residence. The male was identified as James “Parker” Borries, age 38 of Effingham.

The Coroner’s office was notified and responded to the residence along with Effingham City Police Investigations Unit. Preliminary investigation indicated there was minor trauma to the individual.

An autopsy is scheduled for today at 11:30 am at HSHS St. Anthony morgue to determine the official cause of death. Medical records and toxicology samples are being obtained by the Coroner’s office to assist in the death investigation. The death remains under investigation by the Effingham County Coroner’s office and the Effingham City Police Department.