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UPDATE: Dead Body in Bladensburg Identified as Missing Largo Man

The man was reported missing from an adult care facility in Largo on April 8.

Update, April 24, 8:30 a.m.: Police have identified the dead body found in Bladensburg on Sunday as Largo resident Timothy Fowler. 

Fowler, 69, was reported missing from Joseph A. Gilmore Adult Care on April 8. 

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According to police, Fowler, who suffered from dementia, was identified by dental and medical records. The medical examiner has ruled that Fowler died of natural causes, and foul play is not suspected, police said. 

Orignial story: A man was found dead in Bladensburg Sunday evening in a wooded area on 57th Avenue, according to Bladensburg police. 

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A Bladensburg police officer discovered the dead body of the man at around 4:30 p.m. The man’s identity and cause of death are unknown at this time.

The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) is conducting a death investigation in this case. Anyone with information about the man’s identity or cause of death is asked to call 301-772-4925.

Anonymous calls can be placed to Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477), by texting text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637), or online http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police/ submit a tip online


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