The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office performed a wellness check in Newburgh last night, Jan. 16, and discovered a 73-year-old man passed away.
He may have been shut in a shed when a door latched shut behind him, when he entered.
From the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office:
On Thursday evening, January 16th, the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Town of Newburgh regarding a missing person incident.
Family members told deputies they were not able to locate the 73-year-old man who lived in the home alone. Nothing appeared to be out of the ordinary and the man’s personal effects were present. There was evidence that the man may have been missing for several days. Deputies utilized the information collected at the home and decided to conduct a detailed search of the property. During the search, deputies discovered a small shed built along the home. Although the door was secured from the outside the deputies decided to search the shed. The deputies located the missing man who may have passed away from the cold conditions. It appeared as though the man entered the shed to reach frozen pipes. The shed door closed and latched trapping the man inside. Due to his mobility issues, it appears the man was unable to get out of the shed or out from under the home. We are all facing difficult weather conditions and very cold temperatures. If you are in need of help with heating or other issues in your home, please reach out. If you have a neighbor or know of someone who might need a hand, don’t hesitate to offer assistance, your help could save a life. The Sheriff’s Office’s basic needs program may be able to help locate the resources needed. You are not alone.
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