Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Delaware State Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Death Investigation

Date Posted: Friday, October 13th, 2023

Delaware State Police are investigating the death of 43-year-old Daniel W. Devol-Neidig of Dover, Delaware.

On October 9th, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., employees at Recycling Management Resources, located at 100 Amer Road in Wilmington, found Daniel W. Devol-Neidig dead in a processing area. The Delaware State Police is currently investigating his death and is seeking the public’s assistance in gathering information. The cause of death is unknown currently, and the autopsy results are pending. Devol-Neidig was last seen on Monday, October 2, when he was released from Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown.

Detectives have been pursuing leads since the onset of this investigation, and as it continues, detectives are asking for the public’s assistance. If you have information about Mr. Devol-Neidig’s whereabouts or activities before the discovery of his body, please contact Detective J. Lucyk of the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Criminal Investigations Unit by calling 302-365-8446. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.