Olney authorities are investigating a death discovered over the weekend.

The body of Joseph M. Galyean, 33, was found Saturday at the residence of John Worlow, 123 S. Adams St., where he had been living. This is according to Richland County Deputy Coroner Jeff Gray, who pronounced Galyean dead at 2:51 p.m. Saturday.

Gray said an autopsy was performed Sunday morning and that the death is under investigation by Illinois State Police, Olney Police Department, and the Richland County Coroner's Office.

Gray would not comment on the nature of the death, but said that it appeared Galyean had been dead for some time. He said he believes the body was found by Worlow.

A man identifying himself as Mr. Worlow was at Olney Police Department Saturday afternoon waiting to be questioned. He stated he saw what appeared to be blood in the bathtub and wondered at first if it was paint from a paintball gun. He was taken back for questioning before he could give any other details.

Joseph M. Galyean, 33, of Olney, IL, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away on March 15, 2014 at his residence.  Cremation rites accorded.

Joseph was born on February 11, 1981 in Evansville, IN, the son of Rose Galyean. He was affiliated with Elm Street Christian Church in Olney and had worked as a roofer.

He is survived by his daughter, Niomi Rogers, Pauls Valley, OK; Mother, Rose Galyean, Maroa, IL; Brother, Charles McCleave and fiance, Brittany, Mishawaka, IN; Grandmother, Juanita Irene Galyean, Maroa, IL; Aunt, Sharon Meier; Uncles, Kenny Galyean and Duane Galyean.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robby Galyean.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)

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