Posted On: April 7, 2009 by David W. Terry

Illinois Nursing Home Resident Found on Roadside

Jewel Lane had only been a resident of Maryville Manor Nursing Home for approximately two weeks. He suffered from Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and heart disease.

Mr. Lane was found dead this morning at Route 159 and Lou Juan Hills in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Police located him at approximately 3:41 a.m., in cardiac arrest, after allegedly escaping through a window at the facility late last night. His autopsy is scheduled for later this afternoon.

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