MARION, IL — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Department has released a few more details into the December 5th homicidal death of a juvenile female. We now know that female was 11-year-old Jade Marie Beasley of Songbird Road near Marion.

According to a press release, a death investigation was initiated after a 911 call came during the afternoon hours of December 5th from 11304 Songbird Road northeast of the Marion city limits.

A person of interest has been identified and presents no threat of danger to the public. Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying through security camera footage within the below mapped area that might’ve captured vehicle traffic on Saturday, December 5th between 9:30am and 12:30pm.

If you have any information, contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at 618-997-6541.

No further information is available at this time.

The Williamson County Major Case Squad, Illinois State Police Investigations and Crime Scene Services, Williamson County State’s Attorney’s Office and Williamson County Coroner’s Office are conducting the homicide investigation.