Carbon Monoxide Death outside of Rockdale

On April 11, 2022 at approximately 3:30PM, the Milam County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Rockdale Police Department of an unattended death that occurred just outside of Rockdale City Limits. 

Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel located a white male, in his 30’s, deceased.  The male was found in a connex container.  Inside the container was a gas-powered generator that was in the on position, but empty of gasoline. 

There were no visible signs of trauma on the decedent.  There were no signs of violence in the container or surrounding areas.  The body was transported the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office in Austin, Texas.  Presumptive findings from the M.E.’s Office show that it appeared to be carbon monoxide poisoning.  Attempts to locate family out of state have been met with negative results.