Wayne Hatton
Wayne Hatton, 31, was found unresponsive in a holding cell at the Peoria County Jail in the early hours of July 2, 2024, and was taken to UnityPoint, where he was pronounced dead. According to Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood, an autopsy found no lethal injuries, though a reported altercation had taken place the night before. Biopsy and toxicology results are pending, and the Illinois State Police are investigating. The cause and manner of his death have not been determined.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The coroner's autopsy found no lethal injuries despite a reported altercation the night before, and biopsy and toxicology results are pending while Illinois State Police investigate.
Reported by: Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood (medical examiner or coroner); Illinois State Police (outside investigators).