George Fields

George Fields

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Norris

State: Illinois

County: Fulton

Date of birth: October 19, 1954

Date of death: August 29, 1981

Age: 26

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian/White

Cause of death: Vehicle

Anniversary month: August

LEA: Fulton County Sheriff’s Office

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Case Description

On August 29, 1981, the body of twenty-six-year-old George Fields, known as David to his friends and family, was found lying in the middle of Highway 78 in Norris, Illinois. Reports state that the Canton man was walking South on the East side of the highway around 2:12 am when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. The Fulton County Coroner's Jury ruled the death of George Fields as vehicular homicide. The case remains unsolved, and the family continues to seek justice and advocate for his case.

Anyone with information concerning George "David" Fields' unsolved homicide is asked to call the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office at (309) 547-2277. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Fulton County Illinois Crime Stoppers at (309) 547-3939.

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