Body of missing teenage girl found in Fox River in Elgin, Illinois, coroners say - CBS Chicago

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Elgin, Illinois
Fox River, near 1200 block of Abbott Drive
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Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning Elgin Illinois in Elgin, Illinois: The body of 16-year-old Destiny Neal of Elgin, Illinois, who was reported missing on Friday after being last seen walking near the 1200 block of Abbott Drive around 7 p.m., was recovered from the Fox River in Elgin on Sunday. The Kane County Coroner's Office announced the recovery on Monday. Her cause of death is pending toxicology and the manner of death remains under investigation by the Kane County Coroner in cooperation with the Elgin Police Department.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Destiny Neal Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Body of missing teenage girl found in Fox River in Elgin, Illinois, coroners say - CBS Chicago

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