Man Found Dead Days After Prison Release

Jeff Jones

Delaware State Police are investigating the mysterious death of 43-year-old Daniel W. Devol-Neidig of Dover, Delaware, and are appealing to the public for information that could shed light on the case.

On October 9, 2023, at about 1:30 p.m., employees at Recycling Management Resources in Wilmington discovered Devol-Neidig’s body in a processing area.

The cause of death is currently undetermined, pending autopsy results. Devol-Neidig was last seen on October 2 when he was released from Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, Delaware.


Authorities are actively pursuing leads in their investigation and are encouraging anyone with information about Devol-Neidig’s activities or whereabouts before his death to come forward.

“As we continue our investigation, public assistance can be crucial in filling the gaps,” a Delaware State Police spokesperson stated.

If you have relevant information, you’re urged to contact Detective J. Lucyk of the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit at 302-365-8446. Tips can also be provided through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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