ACTION 8 UPDATE: Search for missing woman comes to sad end in Andalusia

Linda May Krieger – Photo from City of Andalusia

ACTION 8 UPDATE: The search for a missing woman in Andalusia has ended with the discovery of her body late yesterday afternoon.

67-year-old Linda May Krieger and her husband, of Ft. Myers, Florida, were camping at The Oaks, a campground just inside the corporate limits of Andalusia. Her husband told Andalusia police officers Saturday he heard her exit the couple’s RV at about 6:20AM.

Police were notified shortly thereafter, and a search began immediately, as Mrs. Krieger suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease, with sundowning symptoms, as well as bipolar disorder. The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation, including its aerial unit, the Covington County Sheriff’s Office and the Sheriff’s Posse all helped in the search.

Capt. Brett Holmes of the Andalusia Police Department said Mrs. Krieger’s body was found at about 4:30PM yesterday in rough terrain near the campground. Her body was sent to the state crime lab for an autopsy, as is routine in a case like this one.

Mrs. Krieger’s husband could not have been more cooperative with the investigation, Holmes said.

“I cannot say enough about the help and offers of help we received,” Holmes said. “Mark Kyser and Robbie Barton organized the posse’s search which ultimately led to the discovery of her body. The State Bureau of Investigation’s support and expertise were very appreciated.”

He also expressed his appreciation to the APD officers who worked the case. “We had off-duty officers volunteering their time to help,” Holmes said. “Everybody very much wanted to find her alive. Our prayers are with her husband and their family. To have this happen any time would be difficult. To have it happen when you are away from home, friends and family no doubt made it more difficult.”