COPPER THEFT DEATHS

COPPER THEFT DEATHS

Electrocution

These men were electrocuted to death in apparent attempts to steal copper:

The decomposed body of Bruce E. Clearwater, 22, of Mason Street, Warren, was found behind an electric transfer station at NRR Properties LLC on North River Road in Warren Township on June 13, 2006. Bolt cutters were found near an energized 138,000-volt line, police said.

The body of Louis C. McGee, 40, of North Pearl Street, Youngstown was found June 5, 2006 at the Cold Metal Products plant in Campbell. Police said he attempted to cut through an electrical wire and then fell 25 feet to the factory floor.

Source: Vindicator files