Flagler Beach woman, 62, found dead in marshy area near her home

Martha Company, 62, was reported missing from her home on south 27th Street at around 1:30 p.m. on July 18.

By Observer Staff
| 9:50 a.m. July 20, 2023

A Flagler Beach Police patrol car. Photo courtesy of the FBPD

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A Flagler Beach woman who went missing on July 18 was found dead in a marshy area near her home the next day.

Martha L. Company, 62, was reported missing by her daughter at 1:30 p.m. A search was conducted by Flagler Beach Police Department officers, Flagler County’s Fire Flight helicopter, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office's K-9 Unit, Patrol Division, and Drone Team, according to an FBPD news release.

Company was found dead under thick underbrush in the marshy area off South 27th Street just after 8 a.m. July 19, the press release said.

There were no signs of foul play at Company's home, and her car was still in the driveway. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death, the press release said.

“Clearly, this was not the outcome we’d hoped and prayed for in this case," FBPD Chief Matt Doughney said. "The outpouring of sincere concern, prayers and post shares from citizens on social media was overwhelming, and we hope that continues as Ms. Company’s family and friends grieve the loss of Martha.”