More Remains Found at Mokena Site Where Joliet Man's Skeletal Remains Were Discovered

Will County sheriff's deputies investigating additional human remains found at the location where the body of Terhan F. Gordon was previously discovered.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:43am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a human bone fragment, the harsh lighting and dark background creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the ongoing criminal investigation.The discovery of additional human remains at the Mokena site raises further questions about the unsolved disappearance and death of Terhan F. Gordon.Joliet Today

The Will County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of more human remains at the same site in Mokena, Illinois where the skeletal remains of 36-year-old Terhan F. Gordon were found last week. Gordon had been missing from Joliet since 2025, and the final cause and manner of his death are still pending further investigation.

Why it matters

The discovery of additional remains at this location raises further questions about the circumstances surrounding Gordon's death and the possibility of other victims. The investigation will aim to determine if there are any connections between this case and other missing persons or unsolved crimes in the area.

The details

On Monday night, residents and drivers near Oakwood Drive and Townline Road in Mokena were advised of ongoing police activity in the area as deputies searched the property where Gordon's remains were previously found. Land surveyors working in the field had initially discovered what appeared to be a human skull, leading to the initial investigation that uncovered Gordon's skeletal remains. Now, additional bones have been located throughout the field during the latest search.

  • On June 27, 2025, Terhan F. Gordon was last seen in Joliet and Crest Hill.
  • On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, deputies were called to the Oakwood Drive and Townline Road area around 12:30 p.m. after land surveyors found what appeared to be a human skull.
  • On Monday, March 31, 2026, Will County sheriff's deputies were again investigating the Mokena site for several hours after more human remains were discovered.

The players

Terhan F. Gordon

A 36-year-old man from Joliet, Illinois who went missing in 2025 and whose skeletal remains were later discovered at the Mokena site.

Will County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the discovery of human remains at the site in Mokena, Illinois.

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What’s next

The Will County Sheriff's Office will continue its investigation into the newly discovered human remains, working to determine if they are connected to the previous discovery of Terhan F. Gordon's skeletal remains and the circumstances surrounding his death.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in investigating missing persons cases and unidentified remains, as well as the importance of community cooperation in providing any information that could aid the investigation and bring closure to the victim's family.