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Illinois State Police and the
Sangamon County State's Attorney's office announce arrest in death
of Springfield woman found on I-55
[July 24, 2025]
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State
Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 and
Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser announce the arrest
of 57-year-old Robert Lee Jr. of Springfield, IL, for three counts
of First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) and one count of Concealment
of a Homicidal Death (Class 3 Felony).
On March 13, 2024, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
notified ISP of the discovery of human remains located along the
I-55 southbound ramp from Stevenson Drive in Springfield. The
victim was later identified as Teresa Coleman of Springfield.
ISP was requested to handle the death investigation. Preliminary
autopsy results determined Coleman’s death to be a homicide.
After a lengthy and thorough investigation, ISP special agents
identified Robert Lee as the suspect. An arrest warrant was issued
for Lee. On July 23, 2025, the US Marshals Service Great Lakes
Regional Fugitive Task Force and ISP special agents took Lee into
custody. Lee is being held at the Sangamon County Jail pending a
detention hearing.
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ISP is continuing to investigate
the homicide. Anyone with information regarding Teresa’s death
that leads to a conviction may receive a cash reward up to $5,000.
If you have any information regarding this incident call Crime
Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427.
[Illinois State Police
Public Information Office]
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