LOUDON, Tenn. — Authorities with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the body of a missing Tellico Village woman was located Monday.
“Today, our Patrol Deputies and CID Detectives responded to a report of a possible deceased woman. Once on scene, we were able to confirm that the body is that of Geraldine Cadwalader who we’d previously reported as missing,” said Chief Deputy Jimmy Davis.
Authorities said 67-year-old Geraldine L. Cadwalader of Chatuga Way, went missing May 22 at around 10:30 a.m.
Ring Video footage shows Geraldine Cadwalader leaving her residence at around 10:30 a.m. in her 2008 Mercury Milan.
Authorities said when they began an area search, patrol deputies located the missing vehicle a short distance from her home with no signs of Cadwalader. LCSO, assisted by Tellico Village Fire, Loudon County EMA, TWRA and THP Aviation, conducted an extensive search of the area for several hours late into the evening.
Cadwalader’s body was taken to Knox County Forensic Center for an autopsy and the investigation into her death is ongoing.
“From Sheriff Guider, the CID Detective’s assigned to this case, and myself, we want to thank the dozens of people, and numerous agencies, who gave their assistance throughout the search for Mrs. Geraldine Cadwalader. Additionally the family requested that we share their gratitude for the many people involved in this search,” said Davis.
Detectives describe Cadwalader as a white female, who is 5’11, 140 pounds. She has blondish-white hair and was last seen wearing blue jeans, a green tee shirt and a dark long-sleeve zip-up hoodie.
If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of Geraldine Cadwalader, you are asked to contact the Loudon County E-911 Center at (865) 458-9081 or LCSO Detectives at (865) 986-4823.