Marathoner Accused of Cheating Found Dead in L.A. River

Jerod Harris/GettyA veteran marathoner who had been dogged by accusations of cheating that he steadfastly denied was found dead in the Los Angeles River on Thursday, according to authorities and his family.A cause of death has not been determined for Frank Meza, 70, a doctor who had been disqualified from the Los Angeles Marathon just days earlier.His wife, Tina, told The Daily Beast that he had been devastated by the allegations that he had cut the course in several races.“Running was ver