Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives have concluded their investigation into the February death of a 23-year-old woman from unincorporated Spring Grove, and have announced in criminal charges.
On February 9, 2024, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence in the 38100 block of North State Park Road, unincorporated Spring Grove, after receiving a report of an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, sheriff’s deputies and paramedics found the woman unconscious and not breathing. The woman was transported to a hospital in McHenry County, and despite life-saving efforts, she was pronounced deceased.
Sheriff’s detectives determined that the victim had died of a drug overdose. Their investigation revealed that prior to her death, the victim was given a lethal combination of drugs by her friend, Marcus Lejsner, 22, of the 400 block of South Highland Drive, Lakemoor. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office did not indicate the type of drugs that caused the death. Both the victim and Lejsner ingested the drugs and fell asleep. When Lejsner woke up, he found the victim unresponsive, but left the residence without seeking help. The victim’s family discovered her shortly after and immediately called 911.
Due to the victim’s death occurring in McHenry County, Lake County detectives worked closely with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office to continue the investigation. Following the conclusion of the investigation, the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office approved a charge of drug-induced homicide against Lejsner.
Lejsner was arrested at his home on October 22, 2024, and transported to the McHenry County Jail. He is scheduled to appear in McHenry County Court for his initial hearing later today.
“It is heartbreaking to see another young life lost to a drug overdose. We witness the devastating impact of drugs every day in our community. We will continue our relentless pursuit of those trafficking drugs in Lake County and will hold them accountable for the lives they destroy.”
— Sheriff John D. Idleburg
All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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