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Sangamon County coroner confirms identity of man who jumped off bridge into Sangamon River last week

By Newsroom Mar 24, 2025 | 4:57 PM

The Coroner also confirming the identity of the 61 year-old man who was recovered from the Sangamon River last week.

Christopher Roberts, of Springfield, was pronounced deceased at 1:45pm after jumping from a bridge located on Peoria Road and Sherman Blvd. An autopsy was done, and the preliminary findings are consistent with drowning. 

The death remains under investigation.