The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

McHenry Co. coroner working to ID partial remains pulled from Fox River

McHenry Co. coroner working to ID partial remains pulled from Fox River

Summary

The McHenry County Coroner's Office is investigating partial human remains found in the Fox River. Officials are working to identify the remains and have not confirmed if they relate to a recent deadly boat crash on the same river.

Key Facts

  • Partial human remains were found in the Fox River on July 29, 2026.
  • The McHenry County Sheriff notified the Coroner's Office around 9:20 p.m. to investigate.
  • The remains have not yet been positively identified.
  • Authorities are working with several local agencies, including the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and McHenry Township Fire Department.
  • Just days earlier, Magdalena Jablonska was identified as the victim of a high-speed boat crash on July 25 near McHenry Dam.
  • Richard Stevenson was charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI for the boat crash, with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit.
  • It is unknown if the discovered remains are connected to the boat crash or another event.
  • The investigation and identification process are ongoing, with updates expected.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.