Decatur Bagpiper Dies in Scuba Accident; Missing Son’s Remains Discovered in Backyard, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on April 5, 2025, in Featured County, Georgia. According to the official booking report, the arrest was made by local authorities and the subject was charged with the following offense(s): unspecified charges. This incident was officially recorded and made publicly available by law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia. The details provided reflect the arrest information at the time of booking and do not indicate guilt or conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – Just days after a beloved Decatur bagpiper and attorney died in a scuba diving accident in Hawaii, his family made a heartbreaking discovery: the remains of his son, who had been missing for four years, were found in a treehouse on the family’s property.
Henry Frantz Jr., 74, was known throughout the Atlanta area as the “bagpiper of Decatur,” performing at countless events and ceremonies. He was a founding member of the renowned Atlanta Pipe Band, which played for figures including Presidents Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush, Prince Charles, and the Dalai Lama.
Frantz died on March 10 during a scuba diving trip in Maui. Authorities in Hawaii are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Nearly a week later, on March 16, Frantz’s family visited his home on Garden Lane to begin organizing his personal affairs. While inspecting a treehouse in the backyard, they discovered skeletal remains.
Decatur Police Lt. John Bender said the remains were believed to be those of Henry Doyle Colon Frantz, the 28-year-old son of Frantz Jr., who was reported missing four years ago. Frantz’s daughter confirmed the identity, though the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting dental and DNA testing for official confirmation.
Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Jess Dillard noted there were no visible signs of trauma or foul play.
The Atlanta Pipe Band paid tribute to Frantz Jr. in a heartfelt message, calling him a pillar of their community. “His dedication, kindness, and high standards inspired generations of pipers,” the band wrote. “Beyond music, Henry was a lifelong learner who loved to travel, study fossils, and dive into the unknown.”
Investigations into both deaths remain ongoing.
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
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