February 5, 2025 – The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 is requesting the public’s assistance with the death investigation of 51-year-old James E. Taylor of Decatur.
On May 19, 2023, Taylor was found deceased in a rural area near his home. He was reported missing on May 12, 2023, to the Decatur Police Department and was last seen alive on May 10, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m. ISP agents are investigating the death as a homicide.
Decatur Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2500.00 for information regarding Taylor’s death. You can contact Crime Stoppers at (217) 423-8477 or visit their website at https://www.maconcountycrimestoppers.com/. You may also contact ISP DCI Zone 5 through the tip line at (217) 278-5004, or by email at ISP.Zone.5.Investigations@Illinois.gov. Witnesses can remain anonymous.
