Body of Man Found in Creek off Constitution Trail ID'd

The body of the man found in a creek by the Constitution Trail has been identified as Marcus D. Bivens, age 33, of Bloomington, Illinois.

 Preliminary autopsy findings indicate that Bivens died from drowning. There was no assault, strangulation, infection, recent significant trauma, or tumor. Toxicology results are pending.

The circumstances of the man’s death remain under investigation by the Normal Police Department and the McLean County Coroner’s Office.

Anyone who traveled through this area, including the Constitution Trail, over the past 3 days and believes they may have information on this case, is asked to contact Detective Brad Park, 309.454.9527, or bpark@normal.org.