Marcia Logue, a 34-year-old female, was found deceased on September 18, 1993. Her body was discovered in a drainage ditch along Cameron Lane near the Peoria Motorcycle Club. She was born on November 14, 1958, in Jackson, Tennessee, and was the daughter of Charles C. and Doris J. Hemby Patterson. She was survived by her parents, a daughter named Heather Logue, a sister, and a brother.
Her final resting place was Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, Illinois.
Authorities determined that Marcia Logue was a homicide victim. Her body was found with a pillowcase lodged in her mouth. The discovery of her remains was part of a larger investigation into multiple homicides in Peoria County. On the same day, another victim, Helen Dorrance, was found approximately 50 feet away from Logue's body. A third victim, Sandra Csesznegi, was discovered in a drainage ditch near Christ Church Road on September 26. All three women were known to be involved in prostitution in the Peoria area.
The investigation led to the arrest and conviction of Joseph Miller, who was found guilty of six counts of first-degree murder. The jury determined that Miller was eligible for the death penalty due to the multiple homicides he committed. His trial included evidence such as DNA analysis and testimony regarding items recovered from his residence. Ultimately, Miller was sentenced to death, though his sentence was stayed pending appeal.
