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Missing Maryland woman with dementia found dead: police

Eucharia Eleweanya had been last seen on First Street in Lanham. Prince George's County police had asked for help finding her

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A 72-year-old woman with dementia was found dead after she went missing from Lanham, Maryland, police said Friday.

Eucharia Eleweanya had been last seen in the 8900 block of First Street in Lanham on Jan. 19 at about 11 p.m., Prince George’s County police said. They asked members of the public for help finding her.

In an update Friday, a week after Eleweanya was last seen, police said she was found dead.

“We are saddened to report that Ms. Eleweanya was located deceased. Preliminarily, there is no foul play suspected. We offer our condolences to her family,” a statement said.

Eleweanya had dementia and high blood pressure, and police classified her as a critical missing person. Her daughter was concerned for her well-being.

Police did not immediately release information on where Eleweanya was found or what may have happened.

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