Missing OP man, subject of Silver Alert, found dead

David Lee Dotson, missing OP man 20120810

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Posted: 08/15/2012

BATES COUNTY, Mo. - A missing Overland Park man who was the subject of a Silver Alert was found dead Wednesday afternoon.

A family member confirmed that the body of 66-year-old David Lee Dotson was discovered in Bates County, Mo.

The relative said the family believes Dotson was on a fishing trip and had a medical emergency but was unable to call for help.

He was an insulin-dependent diabetic.

Dotson hadn't been seen or heard from since Thursday, Aug. 9.

A family friend said they are relieved Dotson was found but are deeply saddened that he was not found alive.

Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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