Springfield, IL  (wtax.com) -Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon is confirming the human remains found near Interstate 55 Southbound and the Stevenson Drive on ramp were that of a female. Per the coroner, the death is considered suspicious in nature and an autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

The death remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police, the Springfield Police Department and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office. Illinois State Police were called to the scene for a report of human remains found just after 12 p.m. Wednesday.