Press Release: Logan County Coroner’s Office

[December 26, 2025]  The Illinois State Police and Logan County Coroner’s Office are investigating the In Custody Death of Richard K. Saunders, 66, of Guttenberg, Iowa. Mr. Sanders was in the custody of the Illinois State Police. Mr. Saunders was transported by EMS from the scene to a Lincoln Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased on December 22, 2025 at 0034 hours. Autopsy has been performed awaiting toxicology reports.

Donald P. Peasley
Coroner - Logan County

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