Body Found Near Patuxent River Identified As Baltimore Man

QUEEN ANNE ESTATES, MD — Maryland State Police on Monday said they have identified a Baltimore area man whose body was found last month near the border of Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties by the Patuxent River. The victim is Kenneth Wayne Cowger, 47, of Curtis Bay, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Someone walking in the wooded area about 2 p.m. on March 18 noticed Cowger's body lying unresponsive and called 9-1-1. The body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

Authorities have not determined if a crime was committed or what caused Cowger's death, but nothing has been ruled out as the investigation continues, police say.

Maryland Natural Resources Police were first called for the report of the body, and that agency then had the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit take over the investigation.

Anyone with information about Cowger or the circumstances surrounding his death is asked to contact Maryland State Police at the Glen Burnie Barrack at 410-761-5130 or msp.glenburnie@maryland.gov. Callers may remain confidential.

Photo of Kenneth Wayne Cowger, courtesy of Maryland State Police