UPDATE: Richard Wilson, Jr., Age 86, Located Deceased Near Mariner Drive In Fort Washington, MD

WALDORF, Md. – On March 27, at approximately 2 p.m., Charles County Sheriff’s detectives were notified by the Prince George’s County Police Department that Richard Wilson, Jr., age 86, who had been reported missing from his Waldorf home on January 25, was found deceased in the water near Mariner Drive in Fort Washington, MD. Mr. Wilson, who had Alzheimer’s Disease, walked away from his home, and was last seen on Swan Creek Road in Fort Washington.

Since his disappearance, detectives have conducted multiple searches utilizing cell phone tracking, helicopters, boats, dive teams, K-9s, and other specialized resources Earlier this week, searchers from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by members of partnering law enforcement agencies and certified volunteer K-9 search teams, searched the Fort Washington Park area, which is approximately five miles from where Mr. Wilson was located.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of his death. “Our hearts go out to Mr. Wilson’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” said Sheriff Troy D. Berry. Detective Johnson is investigating.