A Georgia family made a chilling discovery while handling the estate of their late father—finding the skeletal remains of a missing relative inside a treehouse on the property.
Family Uncovers Disturbing Secret
On March 16, relatives of Henry Frantz Jr., 74, arrived at his home in Decatur, Georgia, about 15 miles outside Atlanta, to finalize his affairs following his tragic death in a scuba diving accident in Hawaii on March 10.
While sorting through his belongings, they found human remains inside a backyard treehouse. Authorities later confirmed that the skeleton belonged to Henry Doyle Colon Frantz, the 28-year-old son of the deceased, who had been missing for over four years.
A Long-Unsolved Disappearance
Frantz Jr.’s daughter, Rebecca Frantz Culpepper, confirmed the remains belonged to her long-lost brother.
“He left home one day, and he apparently came back,” Culpepper told WANF.
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The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office is now investigating the cause of death, though early reports indicate no signs of foul play.
A Well-Known Figure in Atlanta’s Bagpiping Community
Frantz Jr. was a respected bagpiper who had been part of the Atlanta Pipe Band for 55 years. The group paid tribute to him on social media, describing him as a man with a passion for music, travel, and adventure.
“Henry’s impact on our band and the piping community was immeasurable,” the group wrote.
Beyond his musical career, Frantz Jr. was also an attorney and was often called the ‘Bagpiper of Decatur’ due to his frequent performances at weddings, funerals, and public events.
A Family That Had Grown Apart
Frantz Jr. had lived alone since 2018 after the passing of his second wife. Culpepper noted that most of their family lived out of state, so they rarely visited his home.
One of Frantz’s friends, Leonard E. Wood, spoke about the unexpected discovery and the deep loss felt by those who knew him.
“Sometimes, you meet someone and just know you’re going to like them,” Wood said. “That’s how it was with Henry. He will be missed by the piping community and beyond.”
Wood also reflected on the shocking revelation about Frantz’s son, calling it a terrible tragedy.
“All I know is he was a good kid,” he said. “I can’t imagine what happened.”
Investigations Continue
While the DeKalb County authorities work to determine the cause of Henry Doyle Colon Frantz’s death, the Maui Police Department is conducting its own separate investigation into Frantz Jr.’s fatal scuba accident.
The shocking discovery has left the family grappling with not one, but two tragic losses—with unanswered questions lingering about how the younger Frantz ended up in the treehouse, unnoticed for years.
