Homicide in Essex Under Investigation: Police

ESSEX, MD -- Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 78-year-old Essex man found deceased Wednesday in his home.

B.G. Ledford, of the unit block of Sparton Drive, suffered traumatic injuries to his upper body, police reported.

Ledford’s ex-wife went to check on him after relatives were unable to reach him, according to the report. When she went inside, she saw him lying on the floor, the Baltimore County Police Department reported.

Authorities said they were called to the scene after 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

Anyone with information may contact police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.