CASEYVILLE, Ill. — The Caseyville Police Department said a man reported missing earlier this week was found dead Saturday.
Marvin Parker was last seen in a wooded area off O’Fallon Street on Tuesday.
Caseyville police said they considered his disappearance suspicious. Police officers and members of Marvin's family were out looking for a few hours on Saturday and found his body in a creek at around 12:30.
The creek was just down the block from where Marvin was staying, police said. They also said there were no obvious signs of foul play and no weapon was found.
An autopsy will be performed by the St. Clair County Coroner on Sunday.
Anyone with information about this case should contact the Caseyville Police Department at (618) 344-2151 or Cencom Dispatch at (618) 825-2681.
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