The son of Zippo’s owner and chairman of the board was found dead in his East Main Street home Friday morning. The 25-year-old was found unresponsive around 11am. Bradford City Police say they do not suspect any foul play in the death of George Duke Jr. but they are continuing their investigation with the assistance of McKean County District Attorney Mike Alfieri and County Coroner Mike Cahill. Both Cahill and Alfieri declined to comment on Duke’s death.
