Delaware State Police have launched a death investigation following a fatal incident at Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington.
Authorities responded to the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail within the park around 10:45 p.m. on May 30, 2026, after receiving reports of CPR being performed on an individual. Officers discovered 45-year-old Lori Rogers of Wilmington suffering from apparent physical trauma and provided emergency medical assistance until paramedics arrived on scene. Rogers was transported to a local medical facility where she succumbed to her injuries.
The circumstances surrounding Rogers’ death prompted the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit to take over the investigation due to suspicious factors involved in the case.
Rogers’ body has been transferred to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, where officials will work to establish both the cause and manner of death.
While the investigation remains ongoing, authorities emphasize there is no current threat to community safety. Investigators are seeking information from the public and encourage anyone with relevant details to reach out to Detective B. McDerby at (302) 741-2821. Tips can also be submitted through private messages to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
Those affected by crime or sudden loss can access support through the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit and Delaware Victim Center, which provides 24-hour assistance via their hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). The unit can also be reached by email at [email protected].
