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Atlanta freeze: Two bodies found in Canton likely died from cold

By Christian Boone
Jan 13, 2010

Canton Police say two men found behind a strip mall Tuesday likely died from exposure to the frigid elements.

The men, Hispanics in their late 30s, were found behind the Harmon Center in the 550 block of Marietta Road -- a popular hangout spot. There was no indication of foul play, Canton Police Det. G. Alan Rivas said.

"They had apparently been on a drinking binge," Rivas said. Their bodies were well-preserved by the cold.

Only one of the men, a 39-year-old from Guatemala, has been identified, though police are not releasing his name because they've been unable to locate any family members. His roommate said he last saw him two weeks ago.

The other man was believed to be homeless, Rivas said.

About the Author

A native Atlantan, Boone joined the AJC staff in 2007. He quickly carved out a niche covering crime stories, assuming the public safety beat in 2014. He's covered some of the biggest trials this decade, from Hemy Neuman to Ross Harris to Chip Olsen, the latter of which was featured on Season 7 of the AJC's award-winning "Breakdown" podcast.

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