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Beamer-Hicks, 35, of Harrisburg, drowned, and her death was ruled accidental, according to Stephanie Moore, Special Assistant to the Chief at Maryland’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Her body was recovered near Glen Cove in Harford County, Maryland — more than 60 miles downriver from Harrisburg — by Maryland Natural Resources Police on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024.
Beamer-Hicks had last been seen alive on the night of Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, when she and her boyfriend went to a section of Harrisburg’s riverfront where they drank alcohol and used drugs, police said. Her boyfriend told investigators Beamer-Hicks willingly entered the Susquehanna River.
Friends and family, however, expressed doubt over his account, saying Beamer-Hicks would never have wanted to harm herself.
She was reported missing the next day, Friday, March 1, 2024. Authorities launched an extensive search but later suspended active recovery efforts after determining she had likely drifted out of Harrisburg’s jurisdiction.
Following her death, devastated loved ones launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking help with funeral costs and long-term care for Beamer-Hicks' daughter, affectionately referred to as "Baby."
"Becky was a sweet person with a smile that would light up the room," her family wrote. "She was a bright, beautiful young lady who was loved by many, especially her family."
The fundraiser noted that Beamer-Hicks’ passing left a deep void, and her family hoped to provide her daughter with financial stability for college in the future. As of April 2025, more than $4,200 had been raised toward their $10,000 goal.
Loved ones also flooded social media with tributes when news of her discovery broke.
"We all never wanted this to be true. I really had my hopes up thinking that you was somewhere alive... but deep down I knew," one person wrote. "I heard your voice that day when I was slurping them crabs — you said, 'Damn cousin, slow down,' and I started laughing. I knew I wasn’t crazy. I love you, cousin. I’m not ready for this one."
Officials have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding her entry into the water.
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