Human remains found in Mokena, Illinois, identified as Joliet man reported missing in June

Possible human remains found in Mokena, Illinois, under investigation

Human remains found in Mokena, Illinois, were identified as belonging to a Joliet man who went missing in June of 2025.

According to the Will County Sheriff's office, land surveyors were working in a field near Oakwood Drive and Townline Road when they found what appeared to be a human skull around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

When Will County Sheriff's deputies searched the area, they found additional bones throughout the field. 

Investigators connected the DNA to 35-year-old Terhan F. Gordon was reported missing by his family on June 27, 2025.

Will County officials said the final cause and manner is pending.  

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