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Boy, 5, found dead at Marseilles residence

Coroner: Child found dead in Marseilles showed no evidence of trauma

MARSEILLES — Few details have been released about the 5-year-old boy who was found dead Sunday at a residence in Marseilles.

According to a press release from Marseilles Police Department, the boy was discovered following a call at 11:33 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, to assist Marseilles Area Ambulance at a residence.

La Salle County Coroner Jody Bernard said the boy was pronounced dead at the home at 12:05 p.m.

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