Missing 86-year-old Ocala man found dead

Death of Richard Babston not suspicious

Marion County Sheriff's Office

OCALA, Fla. – UPDATE: A missing 86-year-old Marion County man has been found dead, officials said Monday.

Authorities initially reported that Richard Babston had been located but did not say that he had died.

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Babston’s death is not considered suspicious, according to deputies.

ORIGINAL STORY: Marion County deputies are searching for a missing and endangered man out of Ocala, according to a news release.

Richard Babston, 86, was last seen at an Ocala residence on Southwest 55th Court Sunday at 1:30 p.m., deputies said.

Investigators said Babston was last seen wearing a light colored plaid shirt, light blue jeans and black shoes.

Babston was described to deputies as having white hair and blue eyes, weighing 145 pounds, standing just over 6 feet tall.

Family said Babston left the residence on foot.

Babston’s family and law enforcement are concerned for his well being, according to a news release.

Anyone with any information on Richard’s whereabouts should immediately call 911.


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