Absolutely tragic news has emerged in Ohio.
A father of two was just discovered dead inside a CVS trash compactor in a small city in Ohio.
The man was reported missing after his wife was unable to reach him by phone, as he was supposed to have returned from work.
The New York Post reported more on the man’s body being discovered:
A dad of two has been found dead inside a trash compactor at a CVS drugstore — and cops discovered his body after his worried wife tracked his cellphone location.
ADVERTISEMENTAndrew Strand, 34, was carrying out contract work at the Shaker Heights, Ohio, shop last Wednesday but failed to call his wife of seven years, Jaymie, to tell her he was returning home, which sparked alarm.
That prompted her to call cops and track his location using a cellphone tool, which led her to the drugstore, as reported by the CBS affiliate WOIO-TV.
Shaker Heights cops made a grisly discovery inside a trash compactor at the back after searching the shop.
Strand, a mechanic who had just launched his own business, was found dead inside the appliance. Coroners have yet to reveal a cause of death.
“Andy’s passing was sudden and unexpected leaving his family in disarray,” pals revealed in a GoFundMe that has since been created.
“His wife and children were the center of his life and he loved them immensely.”
Here’s a photo of Strand before his death:
Ohio dad of two found dead inside CVS trash compactor after worried wife’s cell phone ping https://t.co/V0PeAgif4Q pic.twitter.com/agXKBd6FKY
— New York Post (@nypost) February 10, 2026
People reported CVS has since released a statement regarding Strand’s death:
The incident is being investigated and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner is determining the cause and manner of death, added Cole.
ADVERTISEMENTStrand was a father of two young children and worked as a mechanic in his own company, according to a GoFundMe.
“He was recently starting his own company, which he was absolutely loving,” the page read. “…He was a loving, involved father, coaching his son’s hockey and baseball teams. He loved supporting his daughter in dance as well as gymnastics. His wife and children were the center of his life…”
“Andy’s passing was sudden and unexpected, leaving his family in disarray,” the page continued. “We are looking to raise funds to support his wife and children in this trying time, as well as raising funds for Andy’s funeral service.”
The GoFundMe so far has raised nearly $15,000 with a goal of $20,000 to help cover funeral costs.
CVS said in a statement to Cleveland 19 News, “We’re cooperating with police as they investigate the death of a contractor outside our Chagrin Blvd store.”
