Body found in Hancock County

Hancock County Sheriff Travis Duffy reports that on Sunday February 6, at approximately 1:25 PM Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a death investigation scene.
Carthage Police had taken a missing persons report earlier in the day around 9:20 AM. The subsequent investigation led to the discovery of a deceased white male in county jurisdiction just outside of the city limits.
Darren K. McGrew, age 27, of Carthage, had been reported missing and was identified as the deceased male.
The death is currently under investigation by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, Carthage Police Department, and the Illinois State Police.
At this time Sheriff Duffy wants the public to be assured that there is no risk to public safety in regard to this incident.