Oct 02, 2022

Homicide: Police ID body found under I-70 bridge as Kan. man

Posted Oct 02, 2022 12:00 PM
Police on the scene of the homicide investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV
Police on the scene of the homicide investigation -photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities investigating a suspicious death in Topeka have identified the victim as 63-year-old John Grubb Jr. of Topeka, according to Captain Jerry Monasmith.

Just after 8 a.m. Friday, an individual walked into the Law Enforcement Center and reported finding items under the Interstate 70 Bridge near the intersection of SE Quincy and SE 2nd Street, according to Lt. Manuel Munoz.

Officers responded and located a Grubb. He was pronounced deceased. Detectives on the scene determined this is a homicide.

Police have not reported an arrest or the cause of death.