Stone Mountain Park: Burned Body Found – Georgia
- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is assisting local authorities after a badly burned body was found in Stone mountain Park on Saturday.
- According to John Bankhead,spokesperson for Stone Mountain Department of Public Safety,a hiker discovered the body around 8:18 a.m.
- An autopsy is scheduled by the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office to determine the cause of death.
Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered in Stone Mountain Park, Georgia, on Saturday. The Georgia Bureau of Inquiry (GBI) is involved, focusing on the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the incident. A badly burned body was found, prompting the need for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The park, a popular spot located east of Atlanta, is now the site of a complex inquiry involving the local authorities and arson investigators. Personal belongings are potential clues the police are using to identify the man.For breaking news on this and other stories, visit News Directory 3. The situation is peculiar, according to Stone Mountain Department of Public Safety spokesperson John Bankhead. Discover what the authorities uncover next.
Body Found in Stone Mountain Park: GBI Investigates Death
Updated June 01, 2025
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is assisting local authorities after a badly burned body was found in Stone mountain Park on Saturday. The Stone Mountain Department of Public Safety is investigating the death.
According to John Bankhead,spokesperson for Stone Mountain Department of Public Safety,a hiker discovered the body around 8:18 a.m. Saturday. The body was located on the side of the mountain,opposite the walking trail,more than 100 yards from the Summit skyride tower. Bankhead noted the area is not heavily trafficked.
An autopsy is scheduled by the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of death. Authorities are focusing on identifying the man and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Personal belongings, including a vehicle, may provide clues to the man’s identity.
The DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department arson investigators are also examining the fire associated with the body.
Stone Mountain Park, located about 20 miles east of Atlanta, features attractions such as a lakeside resort. The park is managed by a state authority and an amusement park contractor. The park has been the site of demonstrations related to its Confederate memorial sculpture.
“It’s very odd, peculiar, no one that I’ve talked to that’s worked out here for years has seen anything like this at the park.”
What’s next
The GBI and local authorities will continue their investigation, awaiting the results of the autopsy and working to confirm the identity of the deceased. The focus remains on determining the circumstances leading to the man’s death and the fire.