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The Unsolved Murder of Lonnie Scheel: A Cold Case in Champaign
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The Unsolved Murder of Lonnie Scheel: A Cold Case in Champaign
Posted by admin on March 2, 2025, 21:37 118 0

Discovery of the Body

On August 9, 2014, at approximately 10:03 a.m., an officer was flagged down to check on an individual who had been found unconscious behind a building in the 00-100 block of East Springfield Avenue, Champaign. Upon investigation, officers discovered the body of Lonnie D. Scheel near the railroad tracks behind a commercial building located at 27 E. Springfield Avenue. Scheel, known to be a homeless individual in the area, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Victim's Background

Lonnie D. Scheel, 50 years old at the time of his death, was experiencing homelessness in Champaign, Illinois. He had been having trouble making contact with his family. Despite his circumstances, Scheel was known in the community, and his sudden death raised concerns among local residents. ...Read More

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