THE identity of a man found dead in Swan View has been released with a statement from his grieving family as homicide detectives continue to investigate.
Police said the man, identified as Brock Pavy, 39, was found on Thursday, July 18 by a member of the public at about 11am alongside Marlboro Road.
“It is not known how long Mr Pavy had been at that location and the circumstances surrounding his death continue to be investigated,” they said.
It’s believed Mr Pavy was found in a stormwater drain next to the road.
St John WA paramedics arrived 15 minutes after he was found but Mr Pavy was unresponsive.
Police cordoned off Marlboro Road and forensic officers put up a tent on Thursday as they combed the scene for evidence.
Onlookers watched from the other side of the road at about 3pm as children finished school and circled around the scene to leave the area.
Detectives are appealing anyone who saw or was in the company of Mr Pavy in the days or weeks leading up to Thursday, July 18 or with dash-cam footage captured near the scene to share what they know.
They would also like to speak to anyone with information about the occupants of a white Ford Falcon sedan parked on the corner of Morrison Road and Marlboro Road on 2am last Thursday.
Mr Pavy’s family requested privacy and said he “was just a month shy of his 40th birthday”.
“He had a great sense of humour, contagious laugh, but was always in the wrong place at the wrong time,” they said.
“He enjoyed the simple things like fishing, a good T-bone steak, big dogs, comfy tracksuits and having a beer and a smoke.
“No parent should have to bury their child. Brock is survived by his father, sister, and two nephews.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.