George F. Madden III was a man discovered in Lake Altoona, near Cartersville, Georgia, in 2018.
He was identified by Identifinders in June 2023. He was reported missing in October 2019.
The circumstances surrounding his death and discovery originally made authorities believe he was murdered, but after his identification it was revealed that he most likely died by suicide.
Case[]
Madden was found in the lake after being shot on the right side of his head. To prevent him from surfacing, a backpack containing rocks and sand had been placed on his body, as well as a pair of ankle weights and an anchor fastened to a back brace. Additionally, white and red ropes were used to bind his body.
His remains later surfaced near a bridge, most likely from decomposition, where the water was measured to be six feet deep. It is unclear whether his body floated to this location, or if it was dumped where it was found.
Characteristics[]
- Gray hair.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Blue t-shirt with short sleeves.
- Tan pants.
- A brown belt.
- A yellow string with a compass, which is believed to have been worn as a necklace.