Bound man plunges to his death on Dallas interchange

Star Telegram ^ | 8-21-06 | Bill Milller

[Dysart]

A 20-year-old man with his hands bound behind his back fell or was pushed about 120 feet to his death early Monday from the highest ramp of the "high five" interchange in north Dallas, police said.

Investigators believe that the victim was a Dallas County resident of either Indian or Pakistani background, said Sgt. Gene Reyes, a Dallas homicide detective.

Reyes declined to give the man's name until after his family was notified.

Meanwhile, investigators were trying to figure out what led to the fatal plunge.

"It could be either or -- a homicide or a suicide," Reyes said. "He was bound. That's why we're looking at different angles on this investigation."

The "high five" is the new, five-level interchange where Interstate 635 and U.S. 75 meet. It opened last November.

Reports of a man on the pavement of U.S. 75 were phoned into police about 12:55 a.m., Reyes said. Officers located a car on the highest ramp; the car was subsequently connected to the victim, Reyes said.

The detective declined to say what was used to tie the man's hands.

"If it does turn out to be a homicide, that's going to be a critical element of the investigation," Reyes said.

[Red Badger]

Hmmmm........ definately leaning towards suicide........with assistance.......

[wideawake]

"It could be either or -- a homicide or a suicide," Reyes said.

Unbelievable.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

A 20-year-old man with his hands bound behind his back fell or was pushed about 120 feet to his death early Monday from the highest ramp of the "high five" interchange in north Dallas

Now that's ironic!

[Alter Kaker]

A 20-year-old man with his hands bound behind his back fell or was pushed about 120 feet to his death early Monday from the highest ramp of the "high five" interchange in north Dallas, police said.

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"It could be either or -- a homicide or a suicide," Reyes said. "He was bound. That's why we're looking at different angles on this investigation."

Let me guess, before jumping to his death, the bound, despondent man stabbed himself 19 times and then shot himself in the back of the head...

[basil]

Yeah--I tried, but just can't seem to be get the hang of tying my hands behind my back. I would need "assistance".

[jazusamo]

It must be suicide because most everyone ties their hands behind their back before doing themselves in. /sarc

[Dysart]

Here's a visual for those of you who aren't locals. This is a strange case to be sure.

[VOA]

I wonder if this was a high-publicity send-off for an apostate Muslim...

[Red Badger]

Maybe he was a contortionist? And couldn't find a decent job?.........

[Dysart]

Definitely doesn't appear to be suicide, and if the perp wanted to make some sort of statement here, what is it?

[Tijeras_Slim]

I wonder if he'll get 72 meter maids in paradise?

[ClearCase_guy]

I hear that magician David Blaine is in the Dallas area, practicing for his next spectacular TV show. You don't suppose ...

[Dysart]

Maybe he was a contortionist? And couldn't find a decent job?.

Or perhaps this is the latest aerial terrorist plot.

[Salamander]

They obviously have a crack forensics team.

[Velveeta]

ping

[LA Woman3]

More details...

Mysterious High Five death probed

An investigation was under way after a man was found dead in the southbound lanes of North Central Expressway at the High Five interchange.

Dallas police said the body had been tied up with electrical cord and was gagged when the body was discovered at 1 a.m. Monday.

The Dallas County medical examiner's office identified the man as 20-year-old Druv Badhiwala of Wylie.

It was unclear whether Mr. Badhiwala had been thrown from an upper level of the intersection. Some of the ramps are as tall as a 12-story building.

The $261 million High Five interchange opened last November after more than three years of construction.

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[Salamander]

You'd have to bind, gag and sedate me to get me up on that thing.

[Grendel9]

With his hands tied behind his back,
he WALKED along that highway complex
before jumping? I'd bet a dozen donuts
he was taken for a ride!

[Red Badger]

Tried to hit a car's windshield and he missed?...........