The president of the Young Democrats of Maryland was found dead in Washington, DC, more than a week after he went missing, investigators said Sunday.
Joseph Kitchen, 34, was last seen Aug. 8 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, about 37 miles east of Washington, Prince George’s County, police said. The department confirmed Sunday that Kitchen was found dead one day in Washington, a day after the public asked for help in his search.
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No further information as a cause of death was released immediately.
Kitchen was remembered for his passion and friendly heart in social media posts.
(Prince George’s County Police Department)
The Young Democrats of America showed compassion Saturday after police announced Kitchen’s death.
“We are saddened to learn of the tragic and unfortunate passing of Joseph Kitchen,” the YDA tweeted. “Joseph always pushed YDA to fulfill his values and was one who was not satisfied with accepting the status quo. His passion will be deeply missed. We express our deepest sympathies. ”
The Maryland Democratic Party also expressed sympathy on Twitter, writing Kitchen had a friendly heart that influenced so much. Rest in peace, Joseph Kitchen. ”
The Young Democrats group is open to registered Democrats who are less than 36 years old. The group had placed a missing person flyer to social media who said Friday that Kitchen’s family and friends were “so worried about him” and asked for help locating him.
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The DC Metropolitan Police Department is leading the investigation into Kitchen’s death.
