Autopsy Today On Body Found Next To Highway 29 In McDavid

August 11, 2010

An autopsy is scheduled for today on the body of a man foundĀ  Tuesday morning in McDavid.

The body was found lying face down in high grass a few feet off the side of Highway 29 just north of the West Fraser McDavid sawmill. Authorities are not yet releasing the man’s identity.

According to Sgt. Ted Roy, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, authorities do not yet know how the man died. Roy said it was not clear if he died of natural causes, if he was hit by a passing vehicle or if foul play was involved. As the investigation continues, Roy said the case was being treated as a homicide until evidence indicates otherwise.

For a photo gallery from the scene, click here.

For an earlier story and video, click here.

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One Response to “Autopsy Today On Body Found Next To Highway 29 In McDavid”

  1. rachel on August 11th, 2010 9:27 pm

    wow thats the most interesting stuff thats happened in a long time!