Authorities in Princeton were dispatched on July 11, 2025, after a body in advanced decomposition was discovered on Friday on West Peru Street. The Bureau County Coroner’s Office reports that officers requested assistance at the scene, where immediate identification was not possible due to the condition of the remains. An autopsy completed Monday, July 14th, found no evidence of foul play. Officials have made a presumptive identification and are now working with family members to confirm the person’s identity through official channels. The investigation remains ongoing. Updates will be provided by the Bureau County Coroner’s Office as more information becomes available. Cooperation from the public is appreciated.
“The Bureau County Coroner’s Office and Princeton Police Department are working closely with the decedent’s presumptive family to confirm the individual’s identity through official means. Additional information will be released by the Bureau County Coroner’s Office as it becomes available. The Bureau County Coroner’s Office and Princeton Police Department appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation during this ongoing investigation.”