A man found dead just days shy of his 40th birthday has been remembered as a typical Australian who was “always in the wrong place at the wrong time”.
The body of Brock Pavy, 39, was found in a storm drain by members of the public in Swan View, north-east of Perth, on Thursday morning.
Paramedics were called to the scene but were unable to revive Mr Pavy.
As homicide detectives continue to investigate his “suspicious” death, his heartbroken family have broken their silence to pay tribute to Mr Pavy.
“Brock was just a month shy of his 40th birthday. He had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh, but was always in the wrong place at the wrong time,” read a statement released by police on behalf of the family.
‘He enjoyed the simple things like fishing, a good steak, big dogs, comfy sweats, and having a beer and a smoke.
No parent should have to bury their child.
Brock was survived by his father, sister and two nephews.
Brock Pavy, 39 (pictured), has been described by his family as having an “infectious smile” and “a great sense of humour”.
A police spokesman said Tuesday that Pavy’s death is being “treated as suspicious until otherwise determined.” Western Australia reported.
Detectives are urging anyone who may have information about the occupants of a white Ford Falcon sedan parked around 2 a.m. last Thursday at the corner of Morrison and Marlboro Roads to contact them.
Police are also urging anyone with dashcam vision to come forward, as well as those who may have seen or been with Mr Pavy in the days or weeks leading up to his death.
They added that it is not yet clear how long Pavy’s body was in the drain.
Marlboro Road was closed Thursday afternoon as forensic officers searched the area for possible evidence while dozens of police officers went door to door.
Police spent last Thursday searching the street (pictured) where Mr Pavy’s body was found.
Mr Pavy owned a unit less than 100 metres from where his body was found, according to a shocked local.
Officers were seen guarding a unit in the complex late Thursday night while detectives searched neighboring backyards.
Other residents were alarmed.
“It’s terrible to hear that something like this happened near where we were walking with our children,” one woman told Nine News.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers.