Crime & Safety

Sarasota Woman Missing Since Friday Found Dead

A silver alert was issued for 72-year-old Marion Hills on Sunday. She was found dead in Palm Beach Florida.

A Sarasota woman missing since Friday morning has been found dead in Palm Beach, according to the sheriff's office. Marion Hills, 72, was last seen Friday at her home on Wedgewood Lane.

Investigators with the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office are working with Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office on the investigation. At this time no foul play is suspected, the sheriff's office said. 

Earlier: On Sunday evening for Hills after she had been missing for two days. 

Find out what's happening in Sarasotawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

According to deputies, Hills left her home on Friday in a 2011, green Toyota Sienna mini-van with an Ontario tag LTR717MB. The mini-van has color fish hooks in the rear window.

The sheriff's office said Hills had a history of cognitive disorders and was easily confused.

Find out what's happening in Sarasotawith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.