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Missing 18-year-old found dead in Chicago's far south suburbs

By Cody King and FOX 32 Digital Staff
Updated  February 10, 2025 10:37am CST
Will County
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • An 18-year-old man, Samuel N. Green, who went missing from Chicago’s far south suburbs, was found dead in a wooded area near his home in Will County. 
    • His body was discovered hidden under a drainpipe after an extensive search by authorities.
    •  The Will County Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

WILL COUNTY, Ill. - An 18-year-old man who was reported missing from Chicago's far south suburbs was found dead Sunday afternoon in Will County.

What we know:

The Will County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that Samuel N. Green was found dead hidden underneath a drainpipe in a wooded area near the teen's home in the 23800 block of South Plum Valley in Crete.

Green was previously last seen at 1:40 p.m. on Feb. 6 on a Ring doorbell camera near his home. 

Will County deputies, along with additional officers, drones, and K-9s, searched the residence and surrounding areas in the days leading up to his discovery.

The Will County Coroner's Office will perform an autopsy and release the manner of death.

Authorities said Green suffered from schizophrenia, paranoia, and other mental health issues.

Samuel N. Green | Will County Sheriff's Office.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Will County Sheriff's Office. 

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