A body, thought to be that of Peter Stuart, is found in woodland, close to where he lived with his wife Sylvia, who is missing.
The body was discovered shortly after 7pm on Friday in woodland in Weybread in Suffolk, close to where he shared a home with his wife Sylvia Stuart, who is also missing.
Although formal identification has not taken place, Suffolk Police say they think the body is that of Mr Stuart, who has not been seen since 28 May.
Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Parkes said: "We are treating this as a murder inquiry and as a missing person investigation as we continue to search for Sylvia.
"We are currently carrying out a number of inquiries to find out exactly what has happened and would continue to ask anyone with information to come forward."
The couple were reported missing at around 7.15am on Friday after checks with friends, neighbours and hospitals failed to find them.
Police launched a search after their car was found at their home in Mill Lane.
Officers are continuing to comb the area in an effort to find Ms Stuart, 69, and family liaison officers are supporting the couple's family.
Mr Parkes added: "We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in this area of Weybread between Saturday May 28 and today and would ask anyone who can help to call us."
Police are asking anyone who may be able to help to call 01473 782000 or 101, quoting CAD number 49 of Friday 3 June.
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