Death Investigation In Clinton

On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Clinton Police Officers were dispatched to the area of the 100 Block of West Allen Street in reference to an apparent deceased person lying in a ditch beside the roadway. 

The deceased was identified as Brice Roddy, a 54 year old male. Mr. Roddy was formerly a Clinton resident now living in Sedalia, MO, but had been visiting and staying with relatives in Clinton most recently.

Preliminary investigation points to an accidental cause of death, but Clinton Police Detectives and the Henry County Coroner, Dain Sisk, are continuing to investigate, including pending results of an autopsy.