Authorities Investigating Death of Neoga Infant

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Published on September 2 2015 10:08 am
Last Updated on September 2 2015 10:08 am
Written by Greg Sapp

Authorities are looking into the death of an infant from Neoga.

One-year-old Arianna McNeal was pronounced dead August 27 in the ER at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Coles County. The girl was taken to the hospital by emergency crews from the home of her babysitter.

Coles County Coroner Ed Schniers said it appears Arianna drowned in the bathtub, but said he wants to receive toxicology and other test results before making a final determination. Schniers also said he does not believe the death is anything suspicious at this point.

Illinois State Police are assisting in the investigation. Schniers said State Police are investigating since the incident occurred outside his county. He is involved in the matter since the girl was pronounced dead at a hospital in Coles County.

Arianna was the daughter of Isaac and Erica (Jansen) McNeal of Neoga. Private family funeral services were held Tuesday.