Remembering Catrelle Reed Homicide One Year Later

Nearly a year has passed since Catrelle Reed was first reported missing. On May 30, 2025, his body was discovered in Henry County, west of Kewanee. Despite ongoing efforts by the Illinois State Police—assisted by the Kewanee Police Department—the case remains an unsolved homicide. Catrelle Reed was reported missing on May 22, 2025. The Kewanee Police Department is asking for the public’s help in bringing justice and closure to Catrelle Reed’s murder.

Catrelle’s family and friends continue to search for justice and closure. Authorities emphasize that even minor details could help the investigation. If you have information, contact the Illinois State Police at 309-752-4915 ext 4937 or email [email protected], or reach the Kewanee Police Department at 309-853-1911. Your tip could make a difference.

Nearly a year after Catrelle Reed’s disappearance, his loved ones and the Kewanee community remain determined to find answers. Zaffery Reed recently spoke about the case, sharing the deep pain his family has endured during the ten (now 12) months without resolution. Catrelle vanished from his driveway last May, leaving behind his glasses and lunch items he would never have left behind. His car was found abandoned not far away, and months later, his body was discovered in a wooded area off Highway 81. Authorities ruled the case a homicide. The family urges anyone with information to come forward.