Alabama man suffered fatal heart attack while trying to dispose of girlfriend’s corpse, authorities believe: ‘their bodies were right there together’

On June 10, Chambers County sheriff’s deputies received a tip from a person who’d spotted an abandoned truck with its engine still running. They arrived at the scene and discovered the bodies of Daniel Robbins (44) and Jessica Folds (47) nearby, lying next to each other in a wooded area.

Both bodies were sent for autopsies at the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. When the results returned, cops began to understand the bizarre and grisly solution to the mystery. Folds’ cause of death was deemed to be strangulation, while Robbins died of a sudden heart attack.

District Attorney Mike Segrest has now explained what they believe had happened, telling AL.com that:

“Based on the investigation by ALEA and the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office, and the autopsy done by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, the female victim was strangled, and it appears the male was attempting to dispose of the body in a remote location. He died of a heart attack while doing it. Their bodies were right there together.”

This version of events was backed up by other factors at the scene, like the driver’s side door being left open, the tailgate of the truck being down, and drag marks in the dirt leading to the two bodies that were consistent with one person dragging a body. It’s believed Robbins hoped to conceal the body in this remote wooded area.

“It appears the male was attempting to dispose of the body in a remote location”

But there are still pieces of the puzzle remaining. Segrest admits they have no idea of the precise events leading up to the deaths, don’t know the crime scene where Robbins allegedly strangled Folds, or where she actually died. However, as per the AL.com report, the condition of the bodies led them to believe this to be a domestic incident that took place the night before.

Folds was a mother of three, with her obituary explaining that she “touched the lives of many with her heart of gold, deep love for everyone, and a smile that brightened the world”. Meanwhile, Robbins, who had a daughter, was described as “a country boy who loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and had a deep passion for racing. He specialized in welding, but loved working in farming and on vehicles.”

The investigation continues. Neither of the deceased’s families has commented on the Chambers County sheriff’s Office’s conclusions.