$2K reward offered for information about Frederick County 19-year-old’s death

The body of Gennady Errigo, a 19-year-old from Walkersvillle, Maryland, was found in a wooded area in October 2017. (Courtesy Maryland State Police)

WASHINGTON — A reward is being offered for information about the death of a 19-year-old whose body was found in a wooded area in Frederick County last year.

On Oct. 22, 2017, two hunters discovered the body of Gennady Errigo, a 19-year-old from Walkersvillle, Maryland, in a wooded area adjacent to the Discovery neighborhood in Frederick, Maryland.

Errigo had last been seen walking through the same neighborhood three days prior.

Maryland State Police are investigating Errigo’s death as a homicide. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,000 for any tip that leads to an arrest and charges in the case, police announced Friday.

There was no indication of violence or foul play in the area surrounding the location Errigo’s body was found, police said.

Anyone with information in the case can contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-866-756-2587.

Sarah Beth Hensley

Sarah Beth Hensley is the Digital News Director at WTOP. She has worked several different roles since she began with WTOP in 2013 and has contributed to award-winning stories and coverage on the website.

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