BPD seeks public’s help to solve six year old murder mystery

Posted on August 16, 2018
Jeronimus
Police are asking the public’s help to find out who killed Robert Jeronimus, 48, whose body was discovered under the Center Street Bridge on Aug. 16, 2012.(Bloomington Police Department photo)

 

By Howard Packowitz

BLOOMINGTON – A half-dozen years have passed since a homeless man was found dead under the Center Street Bridge, just south of Downtown Bloomington, and police say they’re still actively pursuing leads in the case.

Bloomington Police issued a news release Thursday, marking six years since the murder of Robert Jeronimus, who was 48.

Similar to the news release issued a year ago, police are not revealing how Jeronimus died. Investigators are again asking for more information about the days and hours before his death on August 16, 2012. Jeronimus was last seen alive earlier that day.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bloomington Detective Steve Fanelli at (309) 434-2457 or [email protected].

Anonymous tips are accepted by McLean County Crime Stoppers. They can be reached at 309-828-1111. Rewards of up to $1,000 are offered for information leading to arrests and indictments.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

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