Police: West Allis man missing since January 5th found dead in carport

WEST ALLIS -- 50-year-old Geoffrey Nelson -- the man who was reported missing on Tuesday morning, January 5th -- has been found dead.

According to the Medical Examiner's report, Nelson was found dead on Friday, January 8th. He was located in his neighbor's yard inside a carport with a zippered cover. There was no trauma visibly noted.

The Medical Examiner's report indicates Nelson had been acting delusional for several days before he went missing.

According to his girlfriend, Nelson was a heavy drinker and was attempting to self-detox. On Tuesday morning, January 5th, she woke up early to find the front door open and Nelson gone.

The cause of death has not been determined.