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Belleville Today
By the People, for the People
Local Man Charged in Connection to Belleville Death
Joe Davis faces felony charges for abuse of a corpse and concealment of a death.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:19am
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Detectives investigating a death near a busy Belleville roadway have led to felony charges against a local man, Joe Davis, 60, of Belleville. Davis was charged on March 19, 2026, in connection with the March 18, 2026, death of Shawn Overmiller in the area of Illinois Route 161 and Sullivan Drive.
Why it matters
This case highlights the importance of thorough police investigations and the need to hold individuals accountable for serious crimes, even those involving the handling of a deceased person's body.
The details
According to the Belleville Police Department, Davis faces two Class 4 felony counts: abuse of a corpse and concealment of a death. Police allege that Davis 'intentionally removed or carried away the body of Shawn Overmiller and was not authorized by law to do so', and that he 'knowingly moved the deceased body of Shawn Overmiller from the place of death, with the intent of concealing information regarding the place or manner of death of Shawn Overmiller'.
- On March 18, 2026, Shawn Overmiller's death occurred in the area of Illinois Route 161 and Sullivan Drive.
- On March 19, 2026, Joe Davis was charged in connection with Overmiller's death.
The players
Joe Davis
A 60-year-old Belleville resident who has been charged with two Class 4 felony counts: abuse of a corpse and concealment of a death.
Shawn Overmiller
The deceased individual whose body was allegedly moved and concealed by Joe Davis.
What’s next
Davis is being held at the St. Clair County Jail pending further court proceedings.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of thorough police investigations and the need to hold individuals accountable for serious crimes, even those involving the handling of a deceased person's body. It also highlights the impact that such incidents can have on a local community.
