CLINTON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating the discovery of female human remains found near Trenton, Illinois.

According to Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8, were requested Friday by the Trenton Police Department to investigate the discovery of female human remains in an advanced state of decomposition located in the ditch of the Illinois Route 160 on-ramp to the New U.S. Route 50 westbound near Trenton.

An autopsy is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2020.  Although there is no additional information available for release at this time, the ISP DCI Zone 8 is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the body in this ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact ISP DCI Zone 8 at 217-342-7879 or William.sandusky@illinois.gov.