A suspect is in custody following a homicide on North Soangetaha Road in Galesburg.
Police responded to a home at 30 N. Soangetaha Road around 12:32 p.m. Sunday for a well-being check. They found a deceased woman outside the residence with blunt force trauma to her body.
On Monday morning, police arrested David L. Nicholson Klingerman Jr., 29, at the home and charged him with first-degree murder.
The home and surrounding area were processed by the Galesburg Police Department and the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit.
The identification of the victim and the cause of death are still pending autopsy results.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Galesburg Police Department at (309)343-9151, or the Galesburg Area Crime Stoppers at 309-344-0044. Tips can also be left using the p3 mobile app or by clicking “submit a tip” on the Galesburg Police Department Facebook page.
