Overview
- A Wakefield detective searching the thawed lakeshore spotted a body around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, and a police drone confirmed the find before recovery by police and fire crews.
- Officials said clothing on the body matched what Jason Thomas, 45, was last seen wearing near Murray and Chestnut streets on Dec. 12.
- The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct the examination to confirm identity and determine cause and manner of death.
- Authorities described an extensive December search that used K-9 units, drones, and Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council resources.
- Family and friends raised funds for private investigators during the months-long search, and relatives previously shared that Thomas had been grieving the recent deaths of both parents.