On March 26th, 2003, seven-year-old Streator resident Dalton Mesarchik was reported missing from the yard of his home. The following day, Dalton’s body was located in the Vermilion River. An intense, multi-jurisdictional investigation ensued. Agents from the Streator Police Department, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Police interviewed dozens of people and followed up on hundreds of leads in an attempt to identify the person responsible for Dalton’s murder. Physical evidence from Dalton’s body and the recovery site was sent to the ISP crime lab for processing. Anyone with Information of Dalton’s murder, the hammer used in the murder, or the location where Dalton’s body was found may contact: Illinois State Police- Dalton Mesarchik Task Force by telephone at 1-815-844-1500 (ext. 23210) or email at email hidden; JavaScript is required