It is with deep sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Louise Cox, a 79-year-old woman from Prince George’s County, Maryland, who was tragically found deceased in Virginia earlier this week. Her disappearance, reported on July 14, ended in tragedy when authorities located her body in the Little Wicomico River, just offshore from the Ferry Road area in Northumberland County, Virginia.
Deputies with the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Monday morning about an unattended vehicle. Upon investigating, they found the vehicle registered to Ms. Cox and, shortly after, discovered her body nearby. Personal items, including her driver’s license, were instrumental in identifying her.
The Prince George’s County Police Department had officially filed a missing person report for Ms. Cox earlier that same day. Sheriff Johnny Beauchamp confirmed the timeline and noted that the case is now under active investigation. While an autopsy has been completed, officials with the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner have not yet released results. Whether foul play played a role remains undetermined.
Authorities are now analyzing license plate tracking data to determine Ms. Cox’s movements before her death—how she came to be in rural Virginia, and whether she was alone or accompanied.
The case is being jointly investigated by the Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Prince George’s County Police Department, with both agencies urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in the case. Anyone with tips is asked to contact Sgt. Caleb Smith at 804-580-5221.
The death of Louise Cox has left a profound impact on both Maryland and Virginia communities. What began as a search for a missing loved one has turned into a tragic mystery. Her family, friends, and neighbors now await answers, clinging to memories of a woman whose sudden loss has created a void that words cannot fill.
May Louise Cox be remembered for the life she lived and not just the circumstances of her passing. Our thoughts are with her loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
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