On May 23, 2020, a body was discovered on the ground along Crabapple Road in Upshur County. At that time an autopsy was ordered by Justice of the Peace Lyle Potter. An investigation was begun into the identity of the body and the cause of the death.
Today, May 27, a press release stated Upshur County investigators are able to confirm the subject’s identity as Robert David Rodriguez, 56 years of age. Mr. Rodriguez has a transient history with no known place of residence, other than the areas of Upshur and Gregg County. The Sheriff’s Office has been unable to locate any next of kin.