Found Deceased IN- Timothy Cohee Duckworth, 22, Columbus, Bartholomew County, 3 May 2019

[doodles1211]

A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Bartholomew County man. The Columbus Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Timothy Cohee Duckworth, 22, of Columbus. He is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 180 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes, and was wearing a shirt and pants with no shoes when he disappeared.

Duckworth is missing and was last seen on Friday, May 3, at 1 a.m. He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.

If you have any information on Timothy Cohee Duckworth, contact the Columbus Police Department at 812-376-2600 or call 9-1-1.

https://www.localnewsdigital.com/2019/05/06/silver-alert-missing-person-timothy-cohee-duckworth/

 

[kc1023]

Homeland Security, K-9 crews join search for missing Columbus man

Homeland Security, K-9 crews join search for missing Columbus man

"His vehicle was located stuck in the mud out at CERA Land Park in rural Bartholomew County," said Harris. "Since then, we've utilized ATV's, drones and a number of boots on the ground in our attempt to locate him."

Teams are searching the park area and beyond but so far, the nearly three dozen searchers and least five K-9's have not found anything to lead them to Duckworth.

 

[Elgana]

His FB: Timothy C. Duckworth

 

[azure]

I wonder how the pieces of this case fit together: vehicle stuck in the mud, not wearing shoes, silver alert, believed to be in extreme danger, and may require medical assistance?

 

[azure]

Here’s a video of Timothy playing the organ that has almost 10k views. A very talented young man.

 

[azure]

Missing Facebook page for Timothy: Help find TIM Duckworth

 

[kc1023]

I wonder how the pieces of this case fit together: vehicle stuck in the mud, not wearing shoes, silver alert, believed to be in extreme danger, and may require medical assistance?

I don't know, "Silver Alert" always makes me think there are some physical or mental challenges (the person has dementia and wandered off or the person is autistic and wandered off type of things) but it doesn't seem like it in this case. Perhaps they think he was suicidal? JMO

Also, is it common for Homeland Security to be involved? That struck me as a bit unusual but maybe they do help in these cases, not sure.

 

[inmyhumbleopinion]

I don't know, "Silver Alert" always makes me think there are some physical or mental challenges (the person has dementia and wandered off or the person is autistic and wandered off type of things) but it doesn't seem like it in this case. Perhaps they think he was suicidal? JMO

RSBM for focus

Found this:
Indiana Silver Alert Plan Criteria

1. The person must be a Missing Endangered Adult, Missing Endangered Child, High Risk Missing Person or have a mental impairment validated through a credible medical authority (Physician, Physician’s Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner):
a. Missing Endangered Adult, I.C. 12-7-2-131.3; or
b. Missing Endangered Child, I.C. 10-13-5-4.4; or
c. High Risk Missing Person, I.C. 5-2-17-1

2. There must be enough descriptive information to believe the broadcast will help.
3. A request must be recommended by the law enforcement agency of jurisdiction.
4. Enter the missing endangered adult, and vehicle information (if applicable), into the Indiana Data and Communications System (IDACS) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
Silver Alert: Alert Criteria

Also:
Missing Endangered Adult Defined (Indiana Code 12-7-2-131.3):
is an individual at least eighteen (18) years of age who is reported missing to a law enforcement agency and is, or is believed to be:

1. a temporary or permanent resident of Indiana;
2. at a location that cannot be determined by an individual familiar with the missing individual; and
3. incapable of returning to the missing individual's residence without assistance by reason of:

a. mental illness;
b. intellectual disability;
c. dementia; or
d. another physical or mental incapacity of
managing or directing the management of the individual's property or providing or directing the provision of self-care.

Missing Endangered Child (Indiana Code 10-13-5-4.4):
is a missing child who is believed to be incapable of returning to the missing child’s residence without assistance because of:

1. Mental illness;
2. Intellectual disability; or
3. Another physical or mental disability

High Risk Missing Person Defined (Indiana Code 5-2-17-1):
is a person whose whereabouts are not known and who may be at risk of injury or death. The term includes the following:

1. A person who is missing as the result of abduction by a stranger.
2. A person whose disappearance may be the result of the commission of a crime.
3. A person whose disappearance occurred under circumstances that are inherently dangerous.
4. Aperson who is missing for more than thirty (30) days.
5. A missing person who is in need of medical attention or prescription medication.
6. A missing person who may be at risk due to abduction by a noncustodial parent.
7. A missing person who is mentally impaired.
8. A missing person who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age.
9. A missing person who has previously been the victim of a threat of violence or an act of violence.
10. A missing person who has been determined by a law enforcement agency to be:

a. at risk of injury or death; or
b. person that meets any of the descriptions in subdivisions (1) through (9).

11. A missing person who is an endangered adult. (BBM)
Silver Alert: Legislation

 

[inmyhumbleopinion]

Also, is it common for Homeland Security to be involved? That struck me as a bit unusual but maybe they do help in these cases, not sure.

RSBM for focus

From the WTHR article:
“Because of their concerns, Homeland Security and various K-9 crews from across Indiana are working to find Duckworth, starting with their biggest clue.”

I can’t tell for sure from the report, but I suspect it’s the state department of homeland security, not the federal agency. It appears that IDHS assists with missing person searches somewhat regularly:
From Sep., 2018:
“FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind. -- While working on an investigation into the disappearance of Denise Pflum in 1986, investigators in Fayette County a cadaver K-9 positively indicated to the possibility of human remains.

Sheriff Joey Laughlin says cadaver dogs from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security indicated to the possible human remains at the Fourth Pond at Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary.”
Possible human remains found during search

From July, 2018:
“Diamond Bynum, 21, and King Walker, 2, of the 500 block of Matthews Street, were last seen July 25, 2015 at the Gary residence.

[SBM]

In the week after the pair's disappearance, Gary police led several days of searches with assistance from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's District 1 Task Force.

[SBM]

Indiana State Police on Sept. 2, 2015, issued a Silver Alert for Diamond Bynum at the urging of family, who stressed she has the mental capacity of a 7-year-old and is unable to care for her young nephew.”
Three years ago, Diamond Bynum and nephew King Walker disappeared without a trace

July, 2015:
“The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), in collaboration with state and local partners, helped locate the body of a missing 19- year old man in a Rush County pond on Sunday, June 21.

[SBM]

IDHS’s [Search and Rescue Emergency Preparedness Specialist Lillian] Hardy – along with Midwest K9 Search and Rescue – responded to Rush County’s request for tracking and cadaver search dogs early Sunday morning.

[SBM]

Hardy’s search dog [Viper] was placed aboard a DNR boat and gave its first indication that it had found a lead at 10:15 a.m. DNR dragged the pond and used side scan sonar, locating the body at approximately 12:45 p.m.”
https://www.in.gov/dhs/files/HR_July_15.pdf

(All BBM)

 

[inmyhumbleopinion]

Posted by the admin four hours ago:
“We do not have any solid updates at this time. Today marks the 7th day Tim has been missing. The police are being diligent in following up on leads and are actively exploring all tips.

It remains vital that we all continue sharing his story, pictures, and this page to give us the highest chance of finding him.

Thank you all for not giving up hope”
Help find TIM Duckworth

 

[Cagle]

Police not ruling out foul play in case of missing Columbus man

 

[kc1023]

Death investigation underway after body found in Columbus lake

COLUMBUS, Ind. – A death investigation is underway in Bartholomew County after a body was found floating in a lake Tuesday morning.

Columbus police say the body was discovered in the water at CERAland Park by a park employee around 11:20 a.m.

At this time, police say the deceased person has not been identified, but it is an adult. Authorities are looking into any and all missing persons cases in the area, including 22-year-old Timothy Duckworth.

Police took to Facebook on May 6 to ask the public for help finding Duckworth, who officers say was last seen in the area of CERAland Park. Police say Duckworth’s vehicle was also found abandoned at the park on Friday, May 4.

Anyone who has seen, heard from, or had any contact with Duckworth or has any information regarding his whereabouts since the evening hours of Thursday, May 3 is urged to contact Columbus police at 812-376-2600.

 

[TatianaBarbie]

So sad for this talented young man.As @azure stated above, the pieces of his missing case - the silver alert, the abandoned car in the mud, and possibly needing medical attention were all leading in a very sad direction. RIP Timothy. I hope you found the peace you were looking for.

 

[kc1023]

sad news

Body found in Bartholomew County lake identified as missing man

The Bartholomew County coroner's office confirms a body found in a lake at CERAland Park is that of 22-year-old Timothy Duckworth.