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Beaumont man's body recovered from Neches River at Collier's Ferry Park

Justice of the Peace Ben Collins has ordered an autopsy.

BEAUMONT, Texas — The body of a 63-year-old Beaumont man was found on Wednesday floating in the Neches River at Collier's Ferry Park near Pine Street.

The preliminary investigation shows that Michael Leroy Zenon, 63, of Beaumont drowned.

Jefferson County Precinct One Justice of the Peace Ben Collins pronounced Zenon dead at the scene and ordered an autopsy. 

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

Credit: E.J. Williams
Credit: E.J. Williams
Credit: E.J. Williams

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