MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – UPDATE, 12:35 p.m.: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) says 73-year-old Loraine Snyder was found dead Thursday morning.

Deputies say she was found about 100 yards from her home and no foul play is suspected.

In an unrelated case, April Adkins is still missing.

ORIGINAL, 5:28 a.m.: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) issued alerts about two missing and endangered women on Thursday. The cases are unrelated.

Missing: April Adkins
MCSO says 37-year-old April Nicole Adkins was reported missing on February 21, 2024. Her family told deputies they last had contact with her in late November 2023.

Deputies say April was last known to be living at 13785 SE Highway 464C in Ocklawaha. They say the circumstances surrounding her disappearance are suspicious. That’s why April’s family and law enforcement are concerned for her safety.

Deputies say the family of 37-year-old April Adkins’ reported her missing on Feb. 21, 2024. Courtesy: MCSO
Deputies say April Adkins’ last known address is in Ocklawaha. Courtesy: MCSO
MCSO says April Adkins has not had contact with her family since November 2023. Courtesy: MCSO
Missing: Loraine Snyder

Meantime, deputies are also investigating the disappearance of 73-year-old Loraine Dawn Snyder.

They say she was last seen leaving her home at 2891 SW 168th Ave. in Ocala on March 19, 2024, around 8 p.m.

Deputies say Snyder left her home after missing a required court date and made several statements that have caused concern for her well-being.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says 73-year-old Loraine Snyder was last seen leaving her Ocala home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Courtesy: MCSO

Have you seen them?
Again, these cases are unrelated, and the disappearance of each woman is independent of each other. If you have any information that can help deputies locate Adkins or Snyder, please call 911.