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Mokena Today
By the People, for the People
Human Remains Found in Suburban Field Identified as Missing Man
Authorities say the remains belong to Terhan Gordon, a 36-year-old Joliet resident who went missing in July 2025.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:35pm
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The remains of a man who went missing in mid-2025 were located in a field in Mokena, Illinois this week. Land surveyors working in the field discovered what appeared to be a human skull, leading to a search that uncovered additional scattered bones. The Will County Coroner's Office has identified the remains as those of 36-year-old Terhan Gordon, a Joliet resident who was reported missing in July 2025. The cause of death has not yet been determined, and an investigation is ongoing.
Why it matters
The discovery of human remains in a suburban field raises concerns about public safety and the need for thorough investigations into missing persons cases. It also highlights the importance of community cooperation in helping to solve such cases and bring closure to the families of the victims.
The details
On Tuesday, land surveyors working in a field near Oakwood Drive and Townline Road in Mokena discovered what appeared to be a human skull. Deputies were called to the scene and conducted a search of the field, uncovering additional scattered bones. The remains were recovered and turned over to the Will County Coroner's Office for processing and data checking of missing persons cases. On Wednesday, authorities returned to the property to conduct a comprehensive search of the field. On Saturday, the Will County Coroner's Office announced that the remains were identified as those of 36-year-old Terhan Gordon, a Joliet man who went missing in July 2025.
- The investigation began around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.
- Authorities returned to the property on Wednesday, March 26, 2026 to conduct a comprehensive search of the field.
- On Saturday, March 29, 2026, the Will County Coroner's Office announced the remains were identified as Terhan Gordon, who went missing in July 2025.
The players
Will County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the discovery of the human remains.
Will County Coroner Laurie Summers
The official who announced the identification of the remains as those of Terhan Gordon.
Terhan Gordon
A 36-year-old Joliet resident who went missing in July 2025 and whose remains were discovered in the field.
What’s next
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of Terhan Gordon's death and are asking the public for any information related to his disappearance.
The takeaway
This tragic discovery highlights the importance of thorough investigations into missing persons cases and the need for community cooperation to help solve such cases and provide closure for the families of victims.
