WMOK – Massac County, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 continues to seek assistance from the public as they continue their investigation into George E. Bradfield.
Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who knew, worked with, or had contact with Bradfield during the 1980s or throughout his life.
1965 Owensboro KY High School Yearbook
Bradfield, 76, was recently charged in connection with a 42-year-old Massac County cold case. Authorities are specifically focusing on individuals who may remember him from the following timelines and locations:
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1984 Residency: Bradfield was known to live in Harrisburg, Illinois, in 1984.
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1984 Employment: During this time, he was employed at the Missouri Portland Cement plant in Joppa, Illinois.
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Long-term Residency: Bradfield has spent the vast majority of his life living in Owensboro, Kentucky.
How to Submit a Tip
George E Bradfield – 1980 – Photo: ISP
If you have any information regarding Bradfield’s background, habits, or interactions during his time in southern Illinois or western Kentucky, law enforcement urges you to reach out. Information can be submitted completely anonymously.
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By Email: ISP.CRIMETIPS@illinois.gov
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By Phone: 618-542-1486 or 618-542-2171 (Extension 1202)
Case Synopsis: The Murder of Lisa Carnes
The ongoing investigation stems from a multi-decade effort to find answers in the death of 26-year-old Lisa Ann Carnes.
1.Discovery of the Victim:March 30, 1984.
The body of 26-year-old Lisa Ann Carnes was discovered in a rural field in Massac County, Illinois. An autopsy confirmed she died from a single gunshot wound. The Massac County Sheriff’s Office launched the initial investigation, but the case eventually went cold.
George E Bradfield – 2024 – George Bradfield Facebook Page
2.Forensic Advancements:2024–2026.
Over four decades later, advancements in forensic science and DNA technology gave investigators a fresh breakthrough. ISP DCI Zone 7 spearheaded a renewed push, collaborating with the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit and Parabon NanoLabs Inc. to analyze decades-old evidence.
3.Charges Filed:April 22, 2026.
2026 – George E Bradfield Booking Photo
Following the forensic breakthrough, a Massac County Grand Jury returned a five-count murder indictment against George E. Bradfield. He was subsequently taken into custody by local authorities in Owensboro, Kentucky, where he was residing.
4.Extradition and Pre-Trial Detainment:May–June 2026.
Bradfield waived extradition in Kentucky and was returned to Illinois to face the charges. A Massac County judge denied Bradfield’s motion for pre-trial release, ruling that he remains a “real and present threat to the safety of the community.” He is being held without bond pending his trial.
