'Life Became Heavy For Our Sweet Boy' Says Family Of Missing Justice Man Found Dead

JUSTICE, IL — The body of a man found Saturday morning in Willow Springs has been confirmed by Justice police as that of a young man who went missing last month.

A missing person report was filed by the family of Christian Doss, 21, on Nov. 11, who last seen in the late afternoon on Hickory Trace Drive that day around 4:30 p.m. Extensive searches were conducted to no avail.

On Saturday morning, Justice police were notified of a body found in a grassy area near southbound Archer Avenue and northbound LaGrange Road in Willow Springs, possibly tied to the Justice missing person case.

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The Cook County Medical Examiner identified the person found as Doss, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Justice police also officially confirmed that it was Doss.

While the young’s family had held out hope, they instead receive that crushing news that he was found dead over the weekend.

“Although this holiday season will be bittersweet as we plan his funeral, I’m finding solace in the love and prayers that have lifted us up,” Doss’s aunt, Hazel Truesdell, said in a Facebook post. “I’m thankful for the precious gift of closure, which has allowed our family to begin this healing process.”

Because Doss took his own life, the family said insurance will not pay out. The family has started a GoFundMe to pay for his funeral.

“Christian Doss was just 21 years old—a son, brother, nephew, grandson, cousin, and friend. He was deeply loved by his family and everyone who knew him. At some point, Christian was a happy young man, full of love and always respectful. He cherished playing video games with his cousins and brought joy to those around him. Christian was an amazing son, a caring big brother, and a loyal friend. Life became heavy for our sweet boy, and now we pray he’s at peace.”

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