Crime & Safety
Body Of Missing Man Found In East Providence
Dennis Lonardo Sr. had been missing since early March.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The body of an East Providence man who was reported missing over a month ago was found along the waterline Tuesday morning, reported WPRI.
Dennis “Mousey” Lonardo Sr., 61, was reported missing on March 5 after he slipped and fell into the water near the East Providence Yacht Club. First responders conducted a search from March 6 through March 8, but were unable to locate him.
Lonardo's body was found at approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday when a woman walking near the East Bay Bike Path in the area of Veterans Memorial Parkway reported seeing a possible body.
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Lonardo was identified by a tattoo on his left arm, which was later confirmed by a family member.
The state medical examiner is currently investigating the cause of death, but foul play is not suspected.
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