No Arrests Made After Woman's Body Found On Side Of Road: Police

OLD MILL CREEK, IL — Authorities have made no arrests in connection with the strangulation death of a 39-year-old woman whose body was found dumped on the side of the road in Lake County this past week.

On Thursday, the Lake County Coroner's Office identified the woman as Megan Lewis, 39, of Chicago. Lewis' body was found on the east shoulder of the road near the intersection of Hunt Club and Kelly roads in Old Mill Creek on Wednesday morning.

A passerby called police to report the possible body on the side of road at about 7 a.m., according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Investigators believe the woman, who appeared to have some facial trauma, was the victim of a homicide before her body left on the side of the road sometime during the early morning hours, Lake County Sheriff's Office deputy chief Christopher Covelli told Patch.

Her body was found in a bag, Covelli said.

Preliminary results from an autopsy show Lewis' death is consistent with strangulation, according to the coroner's office. As of Friday morning, no one was in custody in connection with her death, Covelli said.

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Lake County detectives are continuing to investigate the murder.

"Detectives have been able to speak with member’s of the victim’s family and continue making progress," Covelli said.

No additional details were being released.

This is a developing story. Patch will update with more information as it becomes available.