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Missing woman found dead in Marion County

Betsy Reilly, 66, had last been seen Sunday

Betsy Reilly, 66 (Marion County Sheriff's Office)

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A woman declared missing earlier this week out of Silver Springs has been found dead, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said Tuesday on social media that Betsy Reilly, 66, was found dead by Ocala police, adding that investigators’ thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

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No foul play is suspected in her death, according to the post.

Reilly was reported missing after last being seen around 7:30 p.m. Sunday at her home in the Marion Pines Mobile Home Park near Ocala. She left in a gray Ford Focus with the Florida tag No. LHVT20 and was traveling in an unknown direction, deputies said.

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The sheriff’s office advised in the post that Reilly had been diagnosed with multiple mental conditions, including early signs of Alzheimer’s, prompting concern for her safety.

Note: This map depicts the general area of Reilly’s home and not its exact location.


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