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 State Police Release Tattoos Found on Arm in Lake Mattoon 

Published on June 29, 2026 7:22 pm
Last Updated on June 29, 2026 7:30 pm

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Tattoo of a skeleton holding a Green Bay Packers helmet

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 8 is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the remains of a man discovered in Lake Mattoon.

On the evening of Sunday, June 28, boaters observed part of a human arm in Lake Mattoon. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office requested ISP adopt the investigation. ​ The arm has distinct tattoos and ISP is hoping this will help in identifying the man.

Tattoo of unknown letter/number

If anyone has any information regarding a man with tattoos matching the pictures, or has any other information which may be helpful, we ask that they contact ISP Zone 8 Investigations at 618-542-2400 or email ISP.Zone8commander@illinois.gov.