Man's Body Found at Amtrak Station, Name Released
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Updated: 4:00 PM May 17, 2010
Man's Body Found at Amtrak Station, Name Released
Charleston Police have released the name of the man found at the Amtrak Station in Charleston this weekend.
Posted: 4:00 PM May 17, 2010
Reporter: WSAZ News Staff
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UPDATE: 5/17 @ 4:00pm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Charleston Police have released the name of the man found at the Amtrak Station in Charleston this weekend.

Police say Daniel J. Tilche, 22, of Charleston, was found on a platform, beneath the Bridge Road Ramp early Sunday morning.

Investigators believe Tilche was walking home when he fell.

According to a university spokesperson, Tilche just graduated from the University of Charleston this month. He was also a starter for the Golden Eagles' baseball team for four years.



UPDATE: Sunday @ 4:58pm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Sergeant S. A. Cooper with the Charleston Police Department says foul play is not suspected in the death of a 22-year-old man.

An out-of-town Amtrak passenger discovered the body around 7:00 Sunday morning on the platform, beneath the Bridge Road Ramp.

Sergeant Cooper says they are not releasing the name of the victim until they are sure his entire family has been notified.

Based on conversations, investigators believe the young man was walking home.

Sergeant Cooper says they should know more Monday once the autopsy is complete.



ORIGINAL STORY
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Dispatchers in Kanawha County say a man was found dead at a train station in Charleston Sunday morning.

Dispatchers say the man was found with blood around him about 7 a.m. outside the Amtrak station on MacCorkle Avenue.

Charleston Police are investigating. No other information is available at this time.

Keep clicking on WSAZ.com for the latest information.


Latest Comments

Posted by: M&M on May 20, 2010 at 05:26 PM

THere is something VERY wrong about this picture! There is no way in hell there is no foul play! I really hope they don't drop the ball....He was a good boy!
Posted by: Rich on May 19, 2010 at 01:19 AM

This just does not look or sound right.I hope that the Charleston Police look at this very closely.
Posted by: "patty" on May 18, 2010 at 08:03 PM

I love you dj. I love you, and I always will. I was so excited for you to be coming home in a few weeks and couldnt wait to make new memories with you. I will miss you so much everyday. Sandy and Amy- my thoughts and heart are with you guys. Rest in peace dj, you and brandon are my angels.<3
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