Cobbs Creek Man found dead in bathtub after being missing for weeks

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Monday, July 8, 2019
Man found dead in bathtub inside of Cobbs Creek home

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police are investigating a suspicious death in the city's Cobb Creek section.

The investigation began after residents of the 6200 block of Ellsworth Street called police to report not seeing a neighbor for two weeks.

Police said when officers arrived they found a 63-year old man dead in his bathtub.

An autopsy will determine if foul play was involved.

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