Body found behind Mt. Graham Supply building
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A Bylas man was found dead behind the Mt. Graham Supply Plumbing & Electrical store at 1362 W. Thatcher Boulevard on the morning of Nov. 18.
Elvin Preston, 49, also known by his street name, Bony, was lying on the east side of the building, where a homeless associate who was walking through the area shortly before 9 a.m. discovered him. The man alerted the owner of the store, John Reidhead, who then called authorities.
A Safford officer checked Preston and reported he was cold, had no pulse and showed signs of rigor mortis.
Paramedics from Southwest Ambulance checked the body, and Preston was declared deceased.
According to Captain Dennis Whisman, there were no signs of foul play.
