The body of a missing teenage Champaign, Illinois boy was found Friday morning.
Two bicyclists discovered the body of 14-year-old Steven Butler III around 7 a.m. in the 3400 block of East Washington Street.
Butler was reported missing by his father Thursday night. Police say Butler reportedly left his family’s home around 5 p.m. that night.
The investigation into Butler’s homicide led authorities to 55-year-old Darryl Vandyke of Champaign.
Vandyke already had a Douglas County warrant out for his arrest for contempt of court. He was taken into custody just before 11 a.m. Friday.
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The crime scene where police believe Butler was killed was found inside a home.
Based on the evidence and information learned during the investigation the Champaign County State’s Attorney obtained a warrant for Vandyke’s arrest on preliminary charges of First-Degree Murder. His bond was set at $2,000,000.
Vandyke was taken to the Champaign County Correctional Center.
The investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information that could help the police you’re asked to call them at 217-351-4545.
If you wish to remain anonymous you may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
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