In a discovery that has reignited questions over a years‑old mystery, Baltimore Police said this week that they have retrieved a submerged minivan from the Inner Harbor and uncovered a body inside.
The vehicle, bearing the Silver Taxi Cab Service logo, had gone missing from Waldorf, Maryland, in December 2014 and is believed to have remained underwater for years before being located approximately 22 feet below the waterline.
The van was discovered during a training operation by city divers near Pier IV, behind the National Aquarium annex.
Its windows were shattered, and the body inside was in advanced stages of decomposition, a testament to how long it likely remained submerged.
Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased, and the Medical Examiner’s Office continues to investigate the cause of death.
According to police and company records, the cab belonged to the Silver Taxi Cab Service in Waldorf, where it was reported missing in late 2014. Officials say they lack clarity on how it entered the harbor or how long it was submerged.
They estimate the vehicle remained underwater for several years, based on its deterioration and the body’s condition.
Residents expressed shock at the scene and frustration over the unresolved nature of the case.
The Baltimore Police Department is leading the investigation with assistance from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
As of July 29, no arrests had been made, and no formal link to criminal activity had been established.
The case remains open as detectives sift through records, surveillance, and witness accounts from nearly a decade ago.
Authorities have urged anyone with knowledge of the van’s disappearance in 2014 or who noticed unusual waterfront activity in subsequent years to come forward.
Public appeals are expected as law enforcement works to identify the victim and determine what led the van to its watery resting place.
