58-YO Mom Who Disappeared After Going to a Baseball Game Date 2 Weeks Ago Found Dead | "You Are Truly a Shining Light"

Trigger Warning: The following contains mentions of violence, murder, and kidnapping which may be distressing to some readers.

Amid the search for a Washington mother who disappeared after going on a date at a Seattle Mariners baseball game in March, authorities have now found a body. The Seattle Police Department told ABC affiliate KOMO-TV that they found remains while looking for Leticia Martinez-Cosman, who was last seen alive on March 31 in T-Mobile Park. The identity of the remains was not verified by the authorities but they suspect that the body may be of the missing woman, per PEOPLE.

"SPD Homicide Detectives followed leads obtained during the investigation which resulted in the recovery of a deceased subject in the Renton area Tuesday (April 11) afternoon. The King County Medical Examiner's Office will confirm the identity of the deceased and the cause and manner of death," police said in a statement, per the outlets.

Martinez-Cosman, 58, texted her family a selfie of her and her date, Brett Gitchel, at the game on the evening of the 31st, according to family statements to police, PEOPLE previously reported.

Gitchel, 46, has since been detained by police in relation to the case. In the days following Martinez-Cosman's disappearance, he was also charged with abducting her special needs adult son. Patrick Cosman claimed to have fought Gitchel and managed to get away. "Brett Gitchel kidnapped her disabled son and attempted to strangle him to unconsciousness," court documents obtained by PEOPLE read. "Two hours after the kidnapping and assault of her son, Leticia's car was found burned from a fire started with accelerants in the passenger seat."

The inquiry is still ongoing. Gitchel is still being held on accusations of murder, kidnapping, unauthorized possession of a firearm, theft, and arson. He is being held on a  $5 million bail bond. Gitchel's lawyer's information wasn't available, and it wasn't known if he had admitted guilt or not.

A GoFundMe was created earlier by Martinez-Cosman's family to assist in expenses for her son Patrick, implying that they thought his mother had passed away. "Patrick has special needs and needs full-time care," the fundraiser description reads. "Letty was his caretaker, and his life has been turned upside down."

It continues, "The family is raising money to pay for Patrick's ongoing care. Patrick will have extensive physical and mental health needs in the days and months ahead and we cannot do it alone."

A friend of Leticia's commented under the fundraiser, expressing love toward the mom. "Leticia, you have the most beautiful smile and kindness radiates from you. I loved going to Cafe Rozellas for coffee and treats. I remember seeing Patrick playing on the computer while you worked. You always took time to pay attention to and look out for people. I am praying you are ok. You are truly a shining light," she wrote. Another friend commented, "My heart breaks for Patrick. Please know that he's in my prayers."

References:

https://people.com/crime/body-recovered-search-woman-last-seen-seattle-mariners-game/

https://komonews.com/news/local/leticia-martinez-cosman-missing-seattle-woman-brett-gitchel-renton-king-county-mariners-kidnapping-abduction-assault-homicide-theft-crime-washington-police

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-for-leticia-martinez-cosmans-son-patrick

Cover Image Source: Seattle Police Department