Edgewood, IL-(Effingham Radio)-On September 26, 2021, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) – Zone 8 was requested by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a death investigation and suspected home invasion. Roger Courson, an 80-year-old male, was found deceased in his home near Edgewood by a family member on Sunday, September 26 at approximately 11 a.m.
It was determined that a safe, multiple firearms and a television were taken from the Courson residence. The investigation is being led by the ISP DCI Zone 8 and is still open and ongoing. The cause and manner of death are pending. No further information will be disseminated at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact ISP Division of Criminal Investigation in Effingham at (217) 342-7861.
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