WINCHESTER, Virginia — Authorities in the U.S. state of Virginia confirmed that Leonard Thompson, the father-in-law of Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes, was found dead days after being reported missing.
Local law enforcement said Thompson’s body was recovered following a multi-day search that began after he was last seen earlier in the week in Winchester, Virginia. Officials had earlier located his vehicle abandoned in Roanoke, prompting an expanded search effort across multiple jurisdictions.
The AWARE Foundation confirmed Thompson’s death in a public statement, saying he had passed away and extending condolences to his family. The foundation did not disclose further details regarding the circumstances of his death.
Police said Thompson was reported missing after family members raised concerns when contact was lost for several days. Investigators pursued multiple leads during the search, including reviewing vehicle data and interviewing potential witnesses, before the recovery was made.
Dawes, a three-time Olympic medalist for the United States, had earlier requested public assistance in locating her missing relative through official family channels. Authorities said the investigation remains open as standard procedures are completed, including coordination with the medical examiner.
No additional information was released regarding cause of death or funeral arrangements as of publication.
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