Young Democrats of Maryland Leader, Joseph Kitchen found Dead in Washington D.C.

Joseph Lynn Kitchen, the President of Young Democrats of Maryland was found dead in Washington D.C.

He was reported to have been missing after he was last seen on August 8 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland, which is about 40 miles east of Washington.

It was said by Prince George County Police that his body was found on Sunday, about a week after he was reported to be missing. There has been no information about how he died, as the police have not reported any information in that regard.

The Young Democrats of Maryland tweeted on Sunday night “With a heavy heart, we are sad to say that Joseph Kitchen has passed. Joseph Kitchen was the President of the Young Democrats of Maryland. A kind heart that has impacted so many. Rest in peace, Joseph Kitchen.”

Joseph taught at the Washington School for Girls, and just last month he posted on social media that he was struggling with being away from school and his students also.

The Washington School for Girls also made a post concerning Kitchen’s death on social media via their Facebook page, “It is with profound sadness that we share with you the news that our colleague, Joseph Kitchen has been found deceased. As an integral part of the WSG community for so many years, our hearts are heavy; we can’t even fully process this loss at the moment. Please pray for Joseph’s family, our community, and all who loved him. Counseling services will be available to support our students and staff through this difficult time. He will truly be missed.”

There has been a large pool of support from local and state officials as well as politicians as the news concerning Kitchen’s death broke out.

Ben Jealous, the former gubernatorial candidate said “He was such a good public servant and so young.

Maryland State Delegate who represents Prince George County, Jazz Lewis said also said “In everything Joseph did, he advocated for young people… He was fearless in calling out local, state, federal, and even party leadership if he felt young people weren't given a fair hand.”

“I am terribly sad to learn of the loss of Joseph Kitchen… I am terribly sad to learn of the loss of Joseph Kitchen,” U.S Representative, Jamin Ben Raskin Said.

With the uncertainty of the cause of his death, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington has confirmed that there is an ongoing investigation into the death of Kitchen.