Sophia man found dead, electrocution suspected

The body of a 40-year-old man was discovered early this morning in front of his Sophia home and it is believed that he was electrocuted during an attempt to make an illegal connection.

Leslie Clarkson was discovered in front of his Sophia home on his face at around 7 am today. A small piece of wire was found a short distance from the body and residents said the man may have attempted to make a connection during a power outage when he was killed.

It is believed that the man died since last night but because he lived alone and his house is located at the end of a dam his body was only discovered this morning. Police were summoned and the body was later removed by employees of the Lyken Funeral Home.