Suspect in killing of judge who presided over divorce case found dead in rural Maryland

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of killing a Maryland judge last week has been found dead. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office announced the development Thursday. Authorities believe 49-year-old Pedro Argote was angry about losing custody of his children when he shot and killed the judge who presided over his divorce case. The attack unfolded outside the home of Washington County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson. Law enforcement launched a search for Argote immediately after the shooting. Argote’s body was discovered in a heavily wooded area about a mile from where authorities found his SUV over the weekend.