Larry McNelly, 59, was reported missing on September 10, 2019 after a fire destroyed his home in Tamms, Illinois. Investigators determined the blaze was arson, and a subsequent search located his body in the Mississippi River in Tennessee several days later. Because his body was found hundreds of miles from his residence and the fire was ruled deliberate, authorities treated his death as a homicide.

McNelly lived alone on a large parcel of land in Tamms. His family has offered a cash reward for information leading to an arrest as they press for answers.

Anyone with information about McNelly, his movements before September 10, 2019, or the fire at his Tamms property is asked to come forward.