Category Archives: Sangamon County Coroner’s Office
Springfield Man Who Died in Motor Cycle Crash Identified
The 58-year-old Springfield man who died in a motorcycle crash on Monday has been identified as Charles Laughlin. According to Sangamon County Deputy Coroner Zach Thomas, Laughlin died from multiple b...
Apr 09, 2026 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
82-Year-Old Decatur Man Dies in Car Accident
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed on Friday that an 82-year-old Decatur man died in a car accident near the intersection of East Eldorado and North 24th street in Decatur Thursday. Allmon s...
Apr 03, 2026 police tape and lights (Credit: ABC News)
Sangamon County Coroner Identifies Springfield Park District Worker Involved in Tragic Lincoln Greens Accident
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has identified the Springfield Park District worker that passed way in the tragic accident at Lincoln Green golf course on Thursday. Allmon said 51-Year-Old Daniel C...
Mar 27, 2026
Springfield Park District Releases Statement on Tragic Accident at Lincoln Greens Golf Course
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has confirmed the death of a 51-year-old Springfield man who was a Springfield Park District employee. The man was transported by EMS to HSHS St. John's Hospital's e...
Mar 26, 2026
68-Year-Old Woman Dies in Accident on Camp Butler Road
A 68-Year-Old woman who was involved in an accident on Camp Butler Road on Sunday has died. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon said the 68-year-old woman from Mechanicsburg, was taken to Memorial Medi...
Mar 17, 2026 Police tape (Credit: David Von Diemar; UnSplash)
Arrest Made in Friday Night Shooting Death
Springfield Police have arrested a man on weapons charges after the shooting death of a 31-year-old Springfield man late Friday. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon did not release the victim's identit...
Mar 09, 2026
Springfield Police Investigating Late Friday Shooting Death
Springfield Police are investigating the shooting death of a 31-year-old Springfield man late Friday. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon did not release the man's identity but said an autopsy is sched...
Mar 09, 2026 Police tape (Credit: David Von Diemar; UnSplash)
UPDATE: 59-Year-Old Charged with Concealment of Death in Lillie Prindle Case
A Springfield woman has been charged with concealing the death of her 86-year-old neighbor. Court records indicate 59-year-old Gena English-Wheat was charged on Wednesday. Sangamon County Coroner Jim ...
Mar 02, 2026 Police lights (Credit: Scott Rodgerson; UnSplash)
Sangamon County Coroner Confirms Death of 86-Year-Old Springfield Woman
Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon has confirmed the death of 86-year-old Lillie Prindle. On November 6, 2025 Coroner Allmon responded to Ms. Prindle's address in Springfield at the request of the Spr...
Mar 02, 2026 AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com
Three-Year-Old Boy Dies After House Fire in Decatur
A three-year-old boy has died after a house fire in Decatur last week. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon said the boy was in the pediatric intensive care unit at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital i...
Feb 24, 2026 fire fighter (Credit: Joachim Pressl; UnSplash)