Neon Bryant, a 44-year-old African American man from Springfield, Illinois, passed away on May 10, 2015. He was born on February 12, 1971, to Ardis and Katie Bryant. Neon was a graduate of Springfield High School and had been employed at U-Haul for ten years. He was also an active member of the Moorish Science Temple of America, Inc. Neon enjoyed spending time with family and friends, listening to music, traveling, fishing, and boating with his father.
Neon Bryant's death is considered a murder and remains an unsolved case. He was found deceased at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Despite the passage of time, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with his death. The case has been a source of frustration for his family, who feel that there has been a lack of interest from the police in solving it.
The investigation into Neon's death has not led to any significant breakthroughs, and it remains one of the many cold cases in Illinois. His mother, Katie Bryant, has been vocal about the need for more attention and resources to be dedicated to solving her son's murder. The lack of progress in the investigation has left the family and community seeking justice and closure.
