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Autopsy: No Trauma On Frederick Co. Man Found Dead

KNOXVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — No signs of trauma were found on the body of  Frederick County man found dead in his home Monday.

According to Maryland State Police, autopsy results showed physical trauma did not play a role in the death of 45-year-old John D. Becker.

State troopers found Becker lying on his living room floor dead Monday morning, at his Frederick home at the 800 block of Jefferson Pike.

Becker's girlfriend and her male cousin were also in the home; both lived with Becker.

"The cause and manner of death were not ruled on by doctors at the OCME and will remain open, pending the results of the toxicology tests," state police said in a statement.

Police continue to investigate Becker's death.

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