In a significant development from Mokena, Illinois, authorities have uncovered more human remains in a south suburban field. This comes on the heels of last week’s discovery of the bones of a man who had been reported missing. The Will County Sheriff’s Office shared this update as they continue their investigation.
The latest remains were found during a thorough examination of the area around Townline Road and Oakwood Drive on Monday. This discovery has prompted an ongoing police presence in the vicinity, expected to continue through Monday night as officials work meticulously to piece together the details of this case.
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Initial discoveries in the same field occurred last Tuesday afternoon when skeletal remains were first noticed. The grim find began with land surveyors stumbling upon what appeared to be a human skull. Deputies then uncovered additional bones scattered across the field, raising the urgency of the investigation.
On Friday night, the Will County Coroner’s Office confirmed the identity of the previously found remains. They belong to 36-year-old Terhan F. Gordon, a resident of Joliet. Gordon was reported missing by his family in July 2025, adding a somber context to the ongoing investigation as authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Will County Sheriff’s Office said land surveyors found what appeared to be a human skull, and responding deputies located additional bones scattered throughout the field.
On Friday night, the Will County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the remains are that of 36-year-old Terhan F. Gordon, a Joliet man whose family reported him missing in July 2025.
He was last seen in the 1500-block of Route 53 and North Broadway Street in late June.
Gordon’s cause and manner of death were not immediately known.
“The Joliet Police Department extends our deepest condolences to Mr. Gordon’s loved ones during this difficult time. Our detectives remain committed to working in coordination with the Will County Sheriff’s Office and the Will County Coroner’s Office as the investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Mr. Gordon,” said Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans.
Will County sheriff’s police are investigating. Authorities did not immediately provide further information about the remains recovered on Monday.
Anyone with information related to the case is asked to call 815-727-8575 or submit information anonymously through Crimestoppers of Will County.
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