Family desperately searches for cruise ship passenger with dementia missing in Cozumel

On April 3, Edmond Bradley Solomon III, a 66-year-old family patriarch from Charleston, South Carolina, vanished during a cruise excursion to Cozumel, Mexico. Solomon, who was recently diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, disappeared moments after getting off the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, leaving his family desperate for answers.

According to his daughter, Savannah Miller, Solomon went to the bathroom around 1-1:30 p.m., shortly after disembarking from the ship. When his wife, Mimi, emerged from the bathroom, Solomon was nowhere.

Before his retirement, Solomon had dedicated 20 years of his life to serving as a VA critical care nurse, while his wife was also a nurse at a local VA hospital and a breast cancer survivor.

Since his disappearance, Solomon's family and local authorities have been tirelessly searching for him in Cozumel. Despite following several leads, including a promising tip at a grocery store, they have yet to locate him. His family has turned to social media and established a GoFundMe page to raise awareness and support their search efforts.

Making the search more daunting is Solomon's demeanor, as he tends to appear calm and may refuse help, especially from strangers. His fast-paced walk and difficulty in processing emotions further complicate the search, as he may seem determined while actually being lost and scared.

The family has appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to reach out to the Cozumel police. They have also requested individuals in the U.S. to continue sharing Solomon's story to increase awareness and remain optimistic about his safe return.

What is frontotemporal dementia?

According to The Johns Hopkins University, the frontotemporal dementia is a disorder that occurs when nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are lost. These disorder are among the most common dementias that strike at younger ages, but can strike young adults and those who are older too.