Dec 20, 2023

Silver Alert canceled, body of missing Kan. man found in his van

Posted Dec 20, 2023 7:30 PM
Adams-photo Lawrence Police
Adams-photo Lawrence Police

DOUGLAS COUNTY On Tuesday morning, police issued a Silver Alert for 73-year-old Jerry Adams who had not been seen since December 11.

 Late Tuesday, Lawrence Police were notified  that Jerry Adams’ vehicle was located in Kansas City, Missouri, with a deceased man inside the vehicle, according to Lawrence Police Sgt Sgt. Drew Fennelly.

While the man has not been positively identified, investigators believe it is Jerry Adams. There has been no indication this case was a homicide, but police will await the coroner’s determination on cause and manner of death. 

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DOUGLAS COUNTY –The Silver Alert for missing Lawrence resident  73-year-old Jerry Adams has been cancelled, according to Lawrence Police. Authorities are expected to released more information Wednesday as they are able to confirm further details.

Check the Post for an update on Wednesday.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 73-year-old Jerry Dean Adams of Lawrence, according to a media release from Lawrence Police.

Adams was reported missing on December 19, and hasn’t been heard from since December 11.

Adams is believed to be driving a white 2002 Chevrolet full size van with Kansas tag 008MFS, which was last known to be leaving Lawrence on December 11, around 9:15 a.m.

 Anyone with information on Adams’ location, or his vehicle location, is asked to call 911.