Albert Cartoon Trower

Death by Force

Albert "Cartoon" Trower, a 56-year-old artist from Richmond, Virginia, was tragically found dead on July 10, 2016. Trower, who was known for his artistic talents and had earned nicknames like "Art-boy" and "Cartoon," was discovered with apparent gunshot wounds in the Swansboro neighborhood. Despite his homelessness at the time, Trower had a significant impact on the local art scene, creating hand-drawn depictions of celebrities, civil rights leaders, and his own cartoon characters.

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