ISP: Body Found on I-65 Near Crown Point

UPDATE: March 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Lake County, Ind. – On February 28th, a body was discovered along I-65 on the ramp from U.S. 231 in Crown Point, IN. Foul play was quickly suspected, and an investigation was initiated by the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division Lowell Post. As a result, two individuals who had been recently taken into custody by the F.B.I. and the King County Sheriff’s Office in Seattle, WA were quickly identified as the suspects in this homicide. Charges are pending here in Indiana.

The victim has been identified as Nelson Daniel Ramos-Rivas, a 23-year-old Venezuelan National. His last known residence was in Tillamook County, Oregon. The Lake County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating anyone who may know relatives of this young man or can help us get in contact with anyone with connections to the decedent. Please contact the Lake County Coroner’s Office at 219-755-3265.

The Lake County Coroner will also issue a news release with additional information.

UPDATE: February 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Crown Point– Since the original news release was issued, there have been some developments in correlation to this investigation.

The Indiana State Police can assure the public that there is no ongoing threat.

This is an ongoing investigation, and additional information will be released if/when it is appropriate.

The original news release is below

Crown Point, Ind. – This morning at 9:20 a.m., a cleanup crew was working on I-65. As they were working along the ramp from U.S. 231 to southbound I-65, they located a body lying in the west ditch.

Troopers and Detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division Lowell Post responded to the scene.

Foul play was quickly suspected, and a homicide investigation has been initiated.

The deceased is a male, but his identity is being withheld pending positive identification and family notification. An autopsy will be conducted by the Lake County Coroner’s Office.

The Crown Point Police Department also assisted at the scene.

This is an active investigation. Anyone with any information may contact Detective Hamed at 219-690-0036.