DAVID BOONE, 56, Lake Forrest, CA - Vanished 12/05/06

[LostPaws]

David Douglas Boone is a 56 year old white male with grey hair & blue eyes. He is 6'3" tall and weighs 230 lbs.

David Boone was last seen by family members at 2:00 P.M. on December 5, 2006, at his residence in Lake Forest. Mr. Boone’s Family members are concerned for his welfare due to his recent
uncharacteristic behavior and abrupt disappearance. Mr. Boone’s method and direction of travel is unknown.

Anyone with any information regarding Boone’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Homicide /
Missing Persons Detail at (714)
647-7055 or after hours at (714) 628-7170.

[LostPaws]

I have created the candle group 4DDB for David. Those who would like to light a candle for him, etc. just click on this link:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB

The candles are free, you may light as many as you like, each one will stay lit for 48 hours. You do not need to "log in" or anything to utilize this site, and it's very easy to share your candle with others if you choose to do so.

:rose: For David

[LostPaws]

David's first article in the L.A. Times online . . .

Foothill Ranch man, 56, missing
December 9, 2006
By H.G. Reza and Seema Mehta / Times Staff Writers
Sheriff's deputies and bloodhounds searched the foothills of south Orange County on Friday for a 56-year-old man missing since Tuesday. Three days without contact, freezing overnight temperatures and the area's mountain lion population — one mauled...

http://www.latimes.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=David+Boone&target=blendedsearch&first-page-size=5

[LostPaws]

David's 2nd article appearing in the L.A. Times online . . .

Deputies call off search for missing hiker, 56
December 12, 2006
The search for a 56-year-old man missing for nearly a week has been called off, authorities said Monday. David Boone, a father of four and a golf club designer whose clients include pros Ernie Els and Fred Couples, is believed to have gone hiking in the...

http://www.latimes.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=David+Boone&target=blendedsearch&first-page-size=5

[LostPaws]

A third article about David appearing in the L.A. Times online . . .

Group takes up where search left off in hunt for missing man
December 16, 2006
By Dave McKibben / Times Staff Writer
Unwilling to give up hope, some 150 family members, friends and strangers scoured foothills and biking trails early Friday morning for missing hiker David Boone, who disappeared 10 days ago near his Foothill Ranch home. Many searched on foot, others on...

http://www.latimes.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=David+Boone&target=blendedsearch&first-page-size=5

[LostPaws]

As of today, David has been missing without a trace for 30 days. It is unknown whether he did in fact go hiking in the foothills near his residence, as he often liked to do, or perhaps was picked up by someone else . . . or ???

The Orange County Sheriffs Dept has a "missing poster" for David in .pdf format (requires Adobe Acrobat to download/print).

Click on the link below to the OCSD site, then just click on David Boone.

http://www.ocsd.org/

David may be anywhere . . . just by watching for him, you can help find him!

:rose: For David & those trying to help find him.

[dulcinea]

I read the first article but not the others. Does it say if the bloodhounds picked up his scent anywhere, particularly in the park he is suspected of having gone hiking?

[LostPaws]

:rose: Thoughts n' prayers for David, family, friends, & those trying to help find him.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by dulcinea
I read the first article but not the others. Does it say if the bloodhounds picked up his scent anywhere, particularly in the park he is suspected of having gone hiking?

I do not recall if the articles state whether or not the dogs picked up the scent. However, when I spoke to LLE they did tell me that the dogs did pick up his scent many times. Unfortunately, that is a vast area and he regularly utilized the bike & hiking trails in the nearby foothills, (which is known as a mountain lion habitat and other wildlife). The dogs found his scent in many places, but there was no way to ascertain how recent the scent was. In other words, the dogs could be following trails he had left fairly recently when he took routine walks/hikes. TMK neither the original search conducted by LLE or the volunteer search turned up any personal articles or evidence of him.

What clothing he was wearing that day is also "unknown." It's a very baffling case.

[shergirl]

Originally posted by LostPaws


I do not recall if the articles state whether or not the dogs picked up the scent. However, when I spoke to LLE they did tell me that the dogs did pick up his scent many times. Unfortunately, that is a vast area and he regularly utilized the bike & hiking trails in the nearby foothills, (which is known as a mountain lion habitat and other wildlife). The dogs found his scent in many places, but there was no way to ascertain how recent the scent was. In other words, the dogs could be following trails he had left fairly recently when he took routine walks/hikes. TMK neither the original search conducted by LLE or the volunteer search turned up any personal articles or evidence of him.

What clothing he was wearing that day is also "unknown." It's a very baffling case.

Please keep us posted. I used to live in Coto De Caza and we used to mountain bike at whiting ranch there in Foothill Ranch. That area is filled with wild life. Do they think he had any signs of depression or mental illness?

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by shergirl


Please keep us posted. I used to live in Coto De Caza and we used to mountain bike at whiting ranch there in Foothill Ranch. That area is filled with wild life. Do they think he had any signs of depression or mental illness?

From what I understand, there has been no indication or evidence to suggest any serious health problems, mental illness, or depression. IMO everyone considered it "uncharacteristic" for him to just disappear or not be in contact with family, friends, etc.

There are many hiking/biking paths & trails throughout that area, as I'm sure you know, so it'd be a huge area to cover with regards to a search. Recent bad weather in this region has also been a complicating factor.

Since you are familiar with the bike trails in the area, I'd very much like to hear any thoughts, opinions, or information you think may be helpful in finding him.

:rose: Hoping David Boone is found soon

[TeddyBearMom]

Originally posted by LostPaws
David Douglas Boone is a 56 year old white male with grey hair & blue eyes. He is 6'3" tall and weighs 230 lbs.

David Boone was last seen by family members at 2:00 P.M. on December 5, 2006, at his residence in Lake Forest. Mr. Boone’s Family members are concerned for his welfare due to his recent
uncharacteristic behavior and abrupt disappearance. Mr. Boone’s method and direction of travel is unknown.

Anyone with any information regarding Boone’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Homicide /
Missing Persons Detail at (714)
647-7055 or after hours at (714) 628-7170.

Lost Paws,
What are the chances? Has this been checked out? I just got the strangest feeling when I read this......
Click here for article (http://www.abc3340.com/news/stories/0107/385710.html)

[Danielsmommy]

I'm not familiar with the area. How far is it from where they found the body to where Boone went missing?

[janna55]

Originally posted by Danielsmommy
I'm not familiar with the area. How far is it from where they found the body to where Boone went missing?

A couple of thousand miles. He is missing from California and the body is in Alabama.

[Danielsmommy]

Originally posted by janna55


A couple of thousand miles. He is missing from California and the body is in Alabama.

I'd imagine it probably isn't him then!

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by TeddyBearMom


Lost Paws,
What are the chances? Has this been checked out? I just got the strangest feeling when I read this......
Click here for article (http://www.abc3340.com/news/stories/0107/385710.html)

Yes TBM, I too am aware of a mans body being recovered in Alabama. Good eyes! While the only photo & description I have of him does not indicate him having a beard, the other physical descriptions of this person are definitely similar and facial hair grows pretty rapidly. David has been missing over a month now, so him having a beard is certainly possible IMHO.

I just checked again with OCSD & the man they recovered still remains "unidentified." At this time, OCSD has no new information regarding this case to report. They are aware of the discovery in Alabama and assured me that they would be notified if the remains are positively ID'd as David Boone. I will be checking with them again soon, as I would not want to take Roxy out actively searching in the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park area for no reason.

Thank you for posting the link & your interest in helping to find David. If I learn whether the person recovered in Alabama is or is not David, I will definitely post it. Meanwhile, please keep him & his family in your thoughts & prayers until this case is resolved.

:rose: Hoping to hear news that will resolve David's disappearance soon.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by janna55


A couple of thousand miles. He is missing from California and the body is in Alabama.

David Boone is from Orange County, which is somewhat between L.A. & San Diego Counties on the west coast of southern California.

According to early reports they believe the body had been deceased for about a week, and that the victim had been killed in a different location and dumped where it was found. It was also reported that his age was estimated as "in his twenties,"(David Boone is 56) but IMO I believe this is a mistake because I do not know of too many people with gray beards in their 20's.

Here is a link to an ABC news report video . . .
http://www.abc3340.com/abc3340videopop.hrb?stat=abc3340&a=f&f=n&s=385355&file=http://video.wjla.com/abc3340/0104body.wmv

(hope the link works).

I believe they have the autopsy scheduled for this Friday, and I'm hoping they'll be able to positively ID this person & release his name.

[janna55]

Originally posted by LostPaws


David Boone is from Orange County, which is somewhat between L.A. & San Diego Counties on the west coast of southern California.

According to early reports they believe the body had been deceased for about a week, and that the victim had been killed in a different location and dumped where it was found. It was also reported that his age was estimated as "in his twenties,"(David Boone is 56) but IMO I believe this is a mistake because I do not know of too many people with gray beards in their 20's.

Here is a link to an ABC news report video . . .
http://www.abc3340.com/abc3340videopop.hrb?stat=abc3340&a=f&f=n&s=385355&file=http://video.wjla.com/abc3340/0104body.wmv

(hope the link works).

I believe they have the autopsy scheduled for this Friday, and I'm hoping they'll be able to positively ID this person & release his name.

http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2007/dh-pellcity-0104-richardmcvay-7a03w1101.htm

"Investigators found no identification on the body, but Surles said the man appeared to be about 50 to 60 years old. "

Age matches in this article, but that's a long way from home.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by janna55


http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2007/dh-pellcity-0104-richardmcvay-7a03w1101.htm

"Investigators found no identification on the body, but Surles said the man appeared to be about 50 to 60 years old. "

Age matches in this article, but that's a long way from home.

ITA & I had also found reports putting his age in the 50-60 bracket which reinforced my belief that the inital report that stated his age as "estimated in the early 20's" to be mistaken. I've heard conflicting reports about the TOD & location where the victim died. The majority consensus seems to be that he's been deceased at least a week & that he died elsewhere & his body was dumped in the location he was discovered at.

This article states that his fingerprints will be submitted to the FBI today, so that should be very helpful learning his identity.

You are correct, Alabama is a very long way from California. If this person turns out to be David Boone, it would be very interesting to learn how he ended up there.

I seem to be coming down with a cold/flu bug, so I'll probably be home and able to follow events as they unfold alittle easier. Thank you so much for your interest & sharing the link. I do not know David personally, but do become actively involved in trying to help find lost/missing persons.

:rose: For David & those who care about him.

[Postergeist]

Originally posted by janna55


http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2007/dh-pellcity-0104-richardmcvay-7a03w1101.htm

"Investigators found no identification on the body, but Surles said the man appeared to be about 50 to 60 years old. "

Age matches in this article, but that's a long way from home.

My local ABC broadcast had mentioned the body found was that of an older WM. But what gets in print vs. what gets aired can be very different.

It's possible that either man could've gotten a ride with truckers or taken the bus or train to the Southeast region.

Was David known to wear several pieces of jewelry?

Wear Lee jeans?

There was no mention of any tattoos (however, half of his body was going thru decomp and the other half wasn't). The man in AL did have dental work done so that should help.

Either way, I hope David is found and that the man in AL gets ID'd soon as well.

:rose:

[dulcinea]

I live in SO Cal and there was a short story about him on the news last night. An officer stated that according to his family, Mr. Boone had been dispondant before he disappeared. What he said after that lead me to believe they are searching for a suicide victim. I can't recall his exact words, but he said something about Mr. Boone hurting himself. It sounded to me like they strongly believe he didn't just disappear or that foul play wasn't a possibility.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by Postergeist


My local ABC broadcast had mentioned the body found was that of an older WM. But what gets in print vs. what gets aired can be very different.

It's possible that either man could've gotten a ride with truckers or taken the bus or train to the Southeast region.

Was David known to wear several pieces of jewelry?

Wear Lee jeans?

There was no mention of any tattoos (however, half of his body was going thru decomp and the other half wasn't). The man in AL did have dental work done so that should help.

Either way, I hope David is found and that the man in AL gets ID'd soon as well.

:rose:

ITA agree that it's very hard to garner the facts from all the conflicting stories & information about this case.

TMK LLE in CA did not know what he was wearing the day he disappeared. IIRC his wallet was found in his residence.

In addition to the problems with decomposition, wildlife has also been "at work" on the body, and they are having trouble identifying the remains by fingerprint analysis.

Dental records may indeed prove very helpful in this case.

:rose: Hoping to hear news that will resolve this case soon.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by onederwomyn
I believe they said that the watch on the unidentified male was on EST -- which seems unlikely for someone missing from California. Just something to note.

That is interesting. I have also heard that the watch was set to Central time, which from what I understand would be different from either the PST in CA or the correct time for the location of where the body was recovered from in AL. :shrug:

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by dulcinea
I live in SO Cal and there was a short story about him on the news last night. An officer stated that according to his family, Mr. Boone had been dispondant before he disappeared. What he said after that lead me to believe they are searching for a suicide victim. I can't recall his exact words, but he said something about Mr. Boone hurting himself. It sounded to me like they strongly believe he didn't just disappear or that foul play wasn't a possibility.

This is news to me. I watch almost no T.V., and this is the first I've heard about this story. Do you remember which station or news program this was on? I wonder if I can get a transcript of it. All OCSD LE has ever related to me is that they just don't know where he is or what happened to him. The details on his Missing Person poster state:

David Boone was last seen by family members at 2:00 P.M. on December 5, 2006, at his residence in Lake Forest. Mr. Boone’s Family members are concerned for his welfare due to his recent
uncharacteristic behavior and abrupt disappearance. Mr. Boone’s method and direction of travel is unknown.
http://www.ocsd.org/

Thank you for sharing the info about the news story.

:rose: Hoping they learn the identity of the person recovered in AL soon.

[dulcinea]

Sorry but I don't know which station it was. It was one of the LA ones. I tend to channel skip when watching the news. None of the stations out here are very good so I don't stay on any of them too long. It's extremely rare that I even watch the news. If I'm up late tonight I'll see if they cover the story again. I was surprised to see it last night since he's been missing for so long. They usually drop the stories by now.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by dulcinea
Sorry but I don't know which station it was. It was one of the LA ones. I tend to channel skip when watching the news. None of the stations out here are very good so I don't stay on any of them too long. It's extremely rare that I even watch the news. If I'm up late tonight I'll see if they cover the story again. I was surprised to see it last night since he's been missing for so long. They usually drop the stories by now.

Thank you for responding, and please do keep me posted if you hear anything on the news tonight.

It is interesting to note that according to what has been released about the unidentified remains of a man recovered in AL the victim died of a single gunshot wound to the head and it is being treated as a "homicide" not a "suicide" investigation. TMK he still has not been positively ID'd.

While it would be speculation to believe that the UNID'd man recovered in AL is David Boone, IMO nothing has been released so far that rules out this possibility, so I am very interested in learning the identity of this person.

:rose: Praying David Boone's whereabouts will be known soon.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by LostPaws


ITA agree that it's very hard to garner the facts from all the conflicting stories & information about this case.

TMK LLE in CA did not know what he was wearing the day he disappeared. IIRC his wallet was found in his residence.

In addition to the problems with decomposition, wildlife has also been "at work" on the body, and they are having trouble identifying the remains by fingerprint analysis.

Dental records may indeed prove very helpful in this case.

:rose: Hoping to hear news that will resolve this case soon.

ETA: FWIW IDK what jewelry (if any) David was wearing at the time he disappeared. However, IIRC he and his wife were estranged and he had adult children. It has been reported that they recovered a necklace, watch, & wedding ring on the body discovered in Alabama.
http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2007/dh-pellcity-0106-richardmcvay-7a05v5631.htm

[TeddyBearMom]

Originally posted by LostPaws


Yes TBM, I too am aware of a mans body being recovered in Alabama. Good eyes! While the only photo & description I have of him does not indicate him having a beard, the other physical descriptions of this person are definitely similar and facial hair grows pretty rapidly. David has been missing over a month now, so him having a beard is certainly possible IMHO.

I just checked again with OCSD & the man they recovered still remains "unidentified." At this time, OCSD has no new information regarding this case to report. They are aware of the discovery in Alabama and assured me that they would be notified if the remains are positively ID'd as David Boone. I will be checking with them again soon, as I would not want to take Roxy out actively searching in the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park area for no reason.

Thank you for posting the link & your interest in helping to find David. If I learn whether the person recovered in Alabama is or is not David, I will definitely post it. Meanwhile, please keep him & his family in your thoughts & prayers until this case is resolved.

:rose: Hoping to hear news that will resolve David's disappearance soon. You're more than welcome, LP! Do keep me posted, either here or in a PM, as I'm not on my computer much of late. We have a new little one expected in May, and I'm getting as much rest as possible right now...lol!
I saw that his watch had been set to ET, but that didn't faze me, for I've seen stranger things over the years when I worked for the Coroners office. We would post cadavers that were dumped thousands of miles from their homes, in clothing nothing like they would normally wear, so have learned to think out of the box on that.
I have added David and his family to our church prayer list, and hope they get some answers soon. I can't imagine anything worse than the not knowing.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by TeddyBearMom
<Snipped for Space>

I have added David and his family to our church prayer list, and hope they get some answers soon. I can't imagine anything worse than the not knowing.

Thank you so much for adding him to your church prayer list. I created a candle group for him online too, the group is "4DDB" if you'd care to light a few for David (when you're lighting a couple for Trenton too). I've read your posts on the Trenton thread, and have always enjoyed reading you. I've had a special interest in Trenton for quite some time, but haven't been able to be of much help in his case. David's residence that he shares with his 17 yr old son is fairly close to mine and OCSD welcomes help, so I became involved hoping Roxy could help locate him.

Davids' son has stated that it was "totally out of character" for his dad to just disappear. It was also mentioned that David taught Sunday School at his church. From everything I've heard or read this is a "stand up" kind of guy, and a wonderful person.

After more than a month without finding him, I can only imagine how frustrated LLE must feel, and worse . . . how heartbreaking it is for his family & friends.

:rose: Prayers for David to be found soon, comfort & peace for his family & friends, and God's blessing on the efforts of all those trying to help in this matter.

[dulcinea]

LostPaws, sorry I didn't catch the news last night. If I happen to catch anything again I'll definitely post it here as soon as I can.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by dulcinea
LostPaws, sorry I didn't catch the news last night. If I happen to catch anything again I'll definitely post it here as soon as I can.

Thank you dulcinea. I appreciate your efforts in trying to help.

http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2007/dh-pellcity-0109-datchison-7a08u4332.htm

The latest news I've been able to learn regarding the body found in Alabama leads me to believe that AL LE is pretty sure of the person's identity & is just waiting for a positive ID to release the information. I found two things very interesting in this latest release . . . that they believe the victim has been missing since December & that the man was from another state. Although David resides in CA and they mentioned GA, he has been missing since early December.

:rose: Hoping to hear news that will help find David soon.

[LostPaws]

For those inclined to light a candle for David here's the link:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB

:rose: Thoughts n' prayers David will be found soon.

Shar

[KKKKKKatie]

Originally posted by LostPaws
For those inclined to light a candle for David here's the link:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB

:rose: Thoughts n' prayers David will be found soon.

Shar

I too am praying for his safe return.

I know the area that he was suppose to have gone to....I still am worried about bob cats etc. They have been know to drag their prey off the path and then the poor victim is found months later. Happend not to long ago.

:rose:

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by KKKKKKatie


I too am praying for his safe return.

I know the area that he was suppose to have gone to....I still am worried about bob cats etc. They have been know to drag their prey off the path and then the poor victim is found months later. Happend not to long ago.

:rose:

Thank you KKKKKKatie. ITA wild cats are known to have attacked humans in that area (particulary Casper Park Mtn Lion Refuge nearby) in the past. Generally, small people and dogs have been the primary targets. IMO it is also most likely to occur during warmer breeding months as the big cats are very protective of their young and are territorial. David disappeared on a Tuesday afternoon and was known to take walks or hikes alone. Those two facts alone made him more vulnerable IMO ... there are not nearly as many people utilizing the area recreationally during a week day in a winter month. As much as I love outdoor recreation sports & activities, I never go alone. Bad things can & do happen, so we need to do our best to respect nature and minimize the risks that are avoidable.

However, that being said, it's only fair to add that there is no evidence that he even went for a hike that particular day. It was a reasonable possibility because the keys to his vehicle(s) and wallet were still at his home, and it was something he often did.

Blood hounds picked up his trail heading into the Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park right away, and tracked him over a mile or two before losing his scent. However, the dogs are capable of tracking a trail of this type up to 4 months old and there's no way of knowing "when" the trail they were tracking was made, since he often went hiking & mtn biking in that area.

I'm just hoping for the best possible outcome for David at this time, and praying he is found soon.

[Postergeist]

Here are some links and some new postings about Mr. Boone

http://www.golfweek.com/othernews/312147101551109.php

blog on David -

http://joeduck.wordpress.com/2006/12/12/david-boone-search-ends-in-southern-california/

He's a member of the SoCal Saab Club
http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2006/12/search_for_miss.html

http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_342184207.html (story from last month)

(from what I could gather from the various posts/stories he left his house with no keys, wallet, watch, etc. There was a mention about water bottles but that wasn't very clear to me if he was seen taking a water bottle with him)

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by Postergeist
Here are some links and some new postings about Mr. Boone

http://www.golfweek.com/othernews/312147101551109.php

blog on David -

http://joeduck.wordpress.com/2006/12/12/david-boone-search-ends-in-southern-california/

He's a member of the SoCal Saab Club
http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2006/12/search_for_miss.html

http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_342184207.html (story from last month)

(from what I could gather from the various posts/stories he left his house with no keys, wallet, watch, etc. There was a mention about water bottles but that wasn't very clear to me if he was seen taking a water bottle with him)

Thank you for posting the links Postergeist. IIRC his keys, wallet, & cellphone were found where he left them at his residence the day he disappeared. I have not heard anything specifically regarding his watch or any other jewelry. According to OCSD it is not known what he was wearing that day. The only thing I have heard about a water bottle was that an empty water bottle was found on one of the trails, but they are not positive it was his or when it was discarded there.

:rose: Hoping David is found soon.

[LostPaws]

There was no news regarding David today. For those inclined to light a candle for David, his family & friends, etc., here's the link:
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB

Praying David's whereabouts will be known soon, and his case resolved so that his family may have "closure.":rose:

[LostPaws]

:rose: For David & his family.

Still awaiting the release of the name of the recovered body in AL.
Hoping to hear news soon.

Hoping the bad weather affecting the area clears up by this weekend.

[LostPaws]

No new information today. Still waiting for the FBI to release the ID of the man found in Alabama. There is snow on the foothills in this area, and night time temps in the 20's, which sure isn't helpful.

Please light a candle for David . . . this situation needs a miracle.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB

:rose: Continued thoughts n' prayers for David & all other lost/missing persons, their families, their friends, and those trying to help find them.

[LostPaws]

Rejoicing at the "Good News" - Ben Ownby & Shawn Hornbeck have been found, both alive despite the negative odds. This great news has renewed my hope for a miracle for David.

:rose: When all else fails, there is always hope.

[LostPaws]

Good news!

David has now been added to more "Missing Person" sites.

:rose: For David, his family & friends, & those trying to help find him.

[LostPaws]

Hoping a family member of Dave's will get my candle msg & be able to call me. Roxy (Service Dog) & I may be able to be of more help, we are volunteering to help if you need us.

Here's the link: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB


:rose: Praying for a miracle for Dave & his loved ones.

[LostPaws]

The body of an unidentified man found in Alabama, with a very similar description matching David's, has been positively identified as Barry Alan Helling. Mr. Helling, 61 yrs. old, was reported missing from his home in Snellville, GA December 9, 2006.

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=32&url_article_id=22807&url_subchannel_id=&change_well_id=2

:rose: Thoughts, prayers, & condolences for the family & friends of Mr. Helling, through these difficult times.

:rose: Praying for a miracle for David, that he will be found soon.

[LostPaws]

The information on Mr. Helling has just been updated. Here is the link:
http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2007/dh-localnews-0117-richardmcvay-7a16v2003.htm

Here's the link to David's candle group for those who would light to light a candle.

http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2007/dh-localnews-0117-richardmcvay-7a16v2003.htm

[Crazee]

Hey Thanks for the update I have been reading up on this...

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by Crazee
Hey Thanks for the update I have been reading up on this...

You are very welcome Crazee. Postergeist started a thread for this man when his remains were first recovered UNID in Alabama,
& has really helped to obtain the latest information on him.

:rose: For David

[murdershewrote]

Please clarify for me...was David Boone going thru a separation or divorce, possibly financial problems because of it?

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
Please clarify for me...was David Boone going thru a separation or divorce, possibly financial problems because of it?

IDK :shrug:
TMK, though living apart, they appear to have an amicable relationship and she has been very involved in trying to help find him. I have no knowledge of their finances or personal matters.

:rose: For David, his family, his friends, & those trying to help find him.

[LostPaws]

David's whereabouts remain unknown at this time. His family & friends are very concerned and worried about him.

If anyone has seen David after 2 PM (PST) on December 5th, or can provide any information that may be helpful in locating him, please call the Missing Persons Detail at (714) 647-7055 or call (714) 628-7170 OCSD afterhours. The smallest piece of information may be a big help, so please call them if you can help.

While it is believed that David went hiking in the nearby area, it is not certain. No one knows what happened or where he went that day.

:rose: For David

[LostPaws]

While time is always important to most of us in our daily lives, it is usually "critical" for lost or missing people. Please take just a moment of your time & click on the link below to light a candle for David & all those who are lost or missing. That moment can make the difference of a lifetime.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB

:rose: For David & all those who are lost or missing.

[LostPaws]

Msg to those :read:

If you are local to the Lake Forrest/Foothill Ranch, CA area, please go to the link below & print a Missing Person Poster(s) to put up in local business establishments, etc. We need to keep David's face & information in front of the public. Hopefully, with peoples awareness & attention, new information will develop in this case. TIA

http://www.ocsd.org/

:rose: David needs a miracle.

[LostPaws]

Kimberly Walker & her four children were just "found safe." This is such encouraging news.

This seems to be "Miracle Month for the Missing!"

:rose: Hoping David gets his miracle & is found this month too!

[LostPaws]

If you have a moment & feel so inclined, please click the link below to light a candle for David & all those missing or lost, their families & friends, & the people trying to help find them.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB


:rose: Thoughts n' prayers for David

[LostPaws]

On Friday, Jan. 26th, I contacted "Missing Person's Dept" at OCSD to let them know that conditions were finally favorable enough & Roxy (SAR Canine) & I (with a couple of other volunteers) would be able to do a small "search" to look for David.

On Saturday, we searched an area behind Foothill Ranch, believing it was less likely to have been previously searched. The terrain was very rugged & overgrown with vegetation. Since we were not on a path, it was rough, slow-going, and we could not cover a lot of distance. The thick clusters of cactus growing on several hillsides also hampered our progress & slowed us down (especially since Roxy is "barefoot").

We found lots of poison oak, cactus needles, & deer skat. Lots of ticks found us. We recovered 1 glove, but have no idea who it belonged to. We did not find David.

Roxy was showing quite a bit of interest in one particular ravine that led to a small stream, so we "chalked" the location, and perhaps we'll be able to return & pick up the search from that area again.

We were also at the Whiting Ranch trailhead area. Someone had found a pair of expensive looking sunglasses & left them near the trailhead. By this time, it was late afternoon, so we weren't able to go very far down the trail before we had to "call it a day." The area is very dense & is vast. It's also very beautiful.

Even though it got dark too soon to suit us, we were able to accomplish one more thing that could be helpful. We posted several "Missing Person Posters" of David outdoors, and were given permission by over a dozen local business establishments to post them inside near their front entrances.

I will try to find out if David had "gloves" or "glasses" tomorrow.

:rose: Still praying for a miracle - that David will be found soon!

[emmeblu]

:rose: Bumping for David

[KKKKKKatie]

LostPaws....I live in the area where David lived. If you need volunteers to help please pm me. I am available most weekends. And....bless you for your efforts. :rose:

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by KKKKKKatie
LostPaws....I live in the area where David lived. If you need volunteers to help please pm me. I am available most weekends. And....bless you for your efforts. :rose:

KKKkKKatie, thank you for volunteering to help. I know that many members of David's family & many of his friends read this thread daily, and I'm sure your offer to help will bless them too.

While I do not have another search planned with a date & time at this point, I would like to go out there again. It is a vast area to cover. We would most likely plan it for a weekend day again, as that seems to be best for other volunteers schedules too.

I will definitely keep you posted, and will PM you with more information soon! Thank you again.

:rose: for KKKKKKatie

:rose: for David

[KKKKKKatie]

Thank you LostPaws....please do pm me if another is planned. And if David's family needs me to help please pm me as well

:rose:

[LostPaws]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by LostPaws
[B]
-snipped for bandwidth-

We found lots of poison oak, cactus needles, & deer skat. Lots of ticks found us.

While this area is a well known mountain lion habitat and the possibility that David was attacked by a cougar cannot be completely "ruled out," IMO it is doubtful. In December when he went missing it wasn't breeding season & they didn't have newborn cubs, so they would not have been exceptionally aggressive or territorial. TMK there have been no attacks by mountain lions since he went missing in that region. Furthermore, where we were searching, game was very plentiful and it was even deeper into the winter season by this time.

Hopefully, this link to a photo taken with my cell phone will work:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/DavidBooneFoothillRchSearch1-27-200.jpg
We found deer skat in three locations in the immediate surroundings of this area, and saw more than a dozen rabbits. We encountered the first evidence of deer when we had gone no more than 300 yards from a residential property line.

I was surprised & encouraged by the abundance of game in the area. This alone made the search effort worthwhile for me, and I'm hoping it's encouraging news that will give his family & friends some measure of comfort.

TBH I'm still wondering if David went hiking that day at all.

:rose: Hoping & praying that David will be found soon.

[murdershewrote]

I think you're right in saying nobody knows 100% for sure that he went hiking that day at all. So I hope all possibilities are being explored.

I assume his bank accounts are being watched for withdrawals, etc.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
I think you're right in saying nobody knows 100% for sure that he went hiking that day at all. So I hope all possibilities are being explored.

I assume his bank accounts are being watched for withdrawals, etc.

His case is "open" & is being actively investigated by OCSD. I have no doubt that they are still considering & exploring all possibilities at this point. IMO LE has been doing all that they can to locate him and are being very thorough. I believe it would be safe to assume that they are "watching" for many types of activities, including those of a financial nature.

Thank you for posting MSW. While it may still be deemed "likely" that he went hiking in WRWP that day, after searching the area Saturday I feel it is very "unlikely" that he was taken by a mountain lion. ITA nobody knows for certain what he was wearing, let alone where he went that day. I'm hoping that some new information will be provided that'll shed light on his whereabouts.

:rose: For David, his family, & his friends. Keep the faith.

[LostPaws]

Here's a recent photo of David, for those who do not have adobe & cannot view it on the OCSD "Missing Person Poster."

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/DavidDouglasBoone.jpg

Please take a moment to view the picture of him, and remember to watch for him, he could be anywhere. Thank you!

[KKKKKKatie]

Originally posted by LostPaws
Here's a recent photo of David, for those who do not have adobe & cannot view it on the OCSD "Missing Person Poster."

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/DavidDouglasBoone.jpg

Please take a moment to view the picture of him, and remember to watch for him, he could be anywhere. Thank you!

Thank you LP....I am keeping my eyes open everyday!

:rose: for David and Family

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by KKKKKKatie


Thank you LP....I am keeping my eyes open everyday!

:rose: for David and Family

You're very welcome KKKKKKatie, & I thank each of your eyes . . . especially since you live fairly close to this area. I think WRWP would attract a lot of people from nearby communities. Perhaps, someone from a nearby town or community saw David that day (or may know other helpful information) & left the area without being aware that he's missing or that it's important.

:rose: Hoping for a miracle for David & his family.

[murdershewrote]

I'm here in San Diego keeping my eyes open...

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
I'm here in San Diego keeping my eyes open...

:rose: For MSW

[LostPaws]

After checking several places for udates or any new information, I'm happy to report that David's listing on the "National Center For Missing Adults" site (can also be accessed through AMW under Missing Person Resources) is now up.

Here's the link: http://www.theyaremissed.org/ncma/gallery/ncmaprofile_all.php?A200605066S

* I believe there may be an error in the "time" he was reported last seen however, since from what OCSD has related, he was last seen about 2 PM on December 5, 2006.

[KKKKKKatie]

This is good news LP! The more exposure the better.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
I'm here in San Diego keeping my eyes open...

Hmmmm . . . San Diego is close to the border . . . sure would be helpful to get some "missing posters" up in that area! <---- subtle hint intended (we need an "innocent angel" icon CW)

MSW, if you do feel inclined to volunteer to "print & post" some in this area, could you please let me know? TIA


:rose: for each of David's 4 sons

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by LostPaws
-snipped for bandwidth-

I will try to find out if David had "gloves" or "glasses" tomorrow.

:rose: Still praying for a miracle - that David will be found soon!

I spoke to OCSD again recently trying to ascertain any new information being released about this investigation that may be helpful. Unfortunately, there is no new information at this time.

In addition, I specifically asked if they knew whether or not he commonly wore gloves or sunglasses when he went hiking, and they were unable to provide any information one way or another. It is still unknown what he was wearing when he disappeared the afternoon of December 5th.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by LostPaws


-snipped for bandwidth-

Roxy was showing quite a bit of interest in one particular ravine that led to a small stream, so we "chalked" the location, and perhaps we'll be able to return & pick up the search from that area again.

-snipped for bandwidth-


Below is a link to a photo taken with my cell phone that helps illustrate how vast this region is. The ravine leading to a small stream (where Roxy was showing "interest"), runs parallel to the bottom of the hills in this photo. I also noted that one red-tailed hawk, & 2 ravens/crows - were the only noticable avian activity in the sky in this area that "mostly cloudy" day.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/DavidBooneFoothillRanchSearch01-27-.jpg

[murdershewrote]

LostPaws...just saw your post, is there a site where I could print out the "Missing Poster" of David?

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
LostPaws...just saw your post, is there a site where I could print out the "Missing Poster" of David?

Yes there is, MSW. . . just click on the link below & it will take you to the OCSD site. Navigate to "Missing Persons" - I believe David Boone is the 2nd name listed. Just click on David's name & it'll auto load Adobe Acrobat to print the poster. The poster is a .pdf file & requires Acrobat to print it. It's a free program & useful for printing any official/gov't documents, etc. However, if you do not have, or want to download Acrobat, just let me know & I'll scan a poster, convert it to a .jpg & upload it to my photobucket site & provide a link to it for you.

http://www.ocsd.org/

It would be awesome if you could print some & get Missing Person posters up of David in your area. If you need any help getting them printed, just let me know. TIA

:rose: For MSW

[murdershewrote]

LostPaws, I was able to print the poster so I'll put these around when I'm out and about. You just never know who might have seen him!

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
LostPaws, I was able to print the poster so I'll put these around when I'm out and about. You just never know who might have seen him!

Kudo's! You've done a great "turn" and I belive "one good turn deserves another" . . . so here's Roxy doing one for you!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/DavidDBooneFoothillRchSearch1-27-07.jpg

ITA the more people aware & watching for David the better. I'm sure his family & friends truly appreciate your efforts. Thank you!

:rose: for MSW

:rose: for David

[LostPaws]

Yikes! I am so sorry. Apparently my message box was full & I was unable to receive PM's. I managed to clear out a few today, so if you were unable to get through earlier, please try your PM again, as I do not want to miss any of them. TIA

:rose: Hoping new information will be provided that will help find David soon.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by KKKKKKatie
LostPaws....I live in the area where David lived. If you need volunteers to help please pm me. I am available most weekends. And....bless you for your efforts. :rose:

KKKKKKatie a family member of David's has asked me to personally convey her deep appreciation for printing & putting up the Missing Person posters for David in your area. I want to thank you too!

:rose: For KKKKKKatie from Donna, Shar, & Roxy

:rose: A miracle for David

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by LostPaws
-snipped for bandwidth-
Roxy (SAR Canine) & I (with a couple of other volunteers) would be able to do a small "search" to look for David.

On Saturday, we searched an area behind Foothill Ranch, believing it was less likely to have been previously searched. The terrain was very rugged & overgrown with vegetation. Since we were not on a path, it was rough, slow-going, and we could not cover a lot of distance. The thick clusters of cactus growing on several hillsides also hampered our progress & slowed us down (especially since Roxy is "barefoot").

We found lots of poison oak, cactus needles, & deer skat. Lots of ticks found us. We recovered 1 glove, but have no idea who it belonged to. We did not find David.

Roxy was showing quite a bit of interest in one particular ravine that led to a small stream, so we "chalked" the location, and perhaps we'll be able to return & pick up the search from that area again.

We were also at the Whiting Ranch trailhead area.
-snipped-


Here is a map of the WRWP trails. The area's in red indicate where we "searched" for David. Roxy is a "scent" SAR canine & is cross-trained for "land cadaver." There are so many trails in this vast area that it would take us many 1-day searches to cover quite a bit of it. David was also known to utilize the remote less travelled trails.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/WRWPTrailMap.jpg

The link below is to a photo taken in the "red circled search area" on the WRWP trail map, and will give you a better idea of this area's terrain, which was much more rugged than the 2nd "red line search area," (from the beginning of the Trail head following a main trail).

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/DavidBooneSearchFoothillRchJan-27-0.jpg

I'm still hoping to take Roxy for more 1-day searches in the area in the near future, and will post anything helpful we find.

[MysteryMachine]

:rose: For David and his family.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by happy*dwarf


This is a general question about SAR dogs. How long before there is not enough scent to be helpful? TIA.

:rose: David and family

This is one of those $10,000 questions. There is a lot of debate & controversy surrounding this issue, mainly due to all the complicating factors that can affect "scent" besides the obvious time & quantity elements - such as heat, cold, wind, moisture, exposure, altitude, etc. Then there is ability & training of the individual canine (assuming good condition, health, & age), as "all dogs are not created equal" in this area. Finally, we come the the "specialized" field of a particular service dog. Most canines are highly trained for a particular "specialty" or type of use. Here are some of the most common "scent" uses that come to mind, but not all by any means; arson, explosive, drug/chemical, human scent, individual human scent, human remains, land cadaver, & water cadaver. These are the broad area's & there are even dog's specializing "within" these general area's ie... recent cadaver vs skeletal cadaver or an "area" dog which would be used to help locate ANY human scent (used primarily in catastrophies such as mudslides, earthquakes, avalanches, etc.).

So, you can see that your question is too broad to answer definitively, as the time "scent" would be viable or helpful would depend or vary according to many factors for each particular case.

If you're asking about the reliability of canines detecting "human scent," there is a documented case of a dog that "tracked" the scent of an individual that was in a "moving vehicle" 1 yr later. That's the record to date TMK, & I do not have the link for it handy, but I'm sure you can "google" it.

IMO a VERY high percentage of dogs could reliably detect "scent" 1-3 days old. A high percentage could detect scent 7-14 days old. A high-moderate percentage of dogs could detect scent 15-30 days old. A moderate percentage at 60 days old. A moderate-low percentage at 90 days, a low percentage could reliably detect scent 120 days old, & a VERY low percentage could reliably detect scent 180+ days. These statistics would be an "average" of overall performance in a "typical" situation.

Thank you for posting the question, and I hope I've helped.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by LostPaws

~snipped for bandwidth~
These statistics would be an "average" of overall performance in a "typical" situation.

.

I wanted to add that a dog's ability to detect specific "human scent" reliably would be much higher in "ideal" conditions.
Also, cross-training (such as Roxy's) can also enhance her ability to locate a person under certain conditions.

Many times a canine NOT being able to detect a "scent" is very helpful, as it "rules out" an area.

One other very important consideration which I failed to mention is that the dog & the handler form a "team." While no dog is "infallible," the ability of the dog's handler to "read" the dog is extremely important They need to train/work together consistently to stay in top form.

:rose: Praying that David will be found soon.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by happy*dwarf
Thank you, Lost Paws. :rose:

:rose: David

You're most welcom H*D. IMO canines are a very helpful tool in investigations, identifications, & other valuable services that they can provide. While a canine may not prove "useful" in every case, I believe they are not being utilized to their full portential in many area's.

A dog's "untrained" nose is more than 150x's better at identifiying scent than a human's. They generally provide their services for a pat, toy, or treat . . . that's a hard offer to beat.

Click the photo link below to see a humorous illustration of Roxy's nose at "work." Taking a break at a staging area during the volunteer search for David, a volunteer opened a red bag of jerky. Roxy's "treats" are also in a red bag & look very much like jerky. In the photo, you can see Roxy expressing a lot of "interest," as she suspects those may be HER treats. She is clearly using her nose to "passively" identify what is in his hand. I have no doubt that she was successful, since a moment later she laid down & "ignored" human food as she is trained to do.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/DavidBooneFoothillRchSearch1-27-07.jpg

I am certain that "if" David were in this area, "Roxy" would be much more helpful in finding him than our small volunteer group alone could be.

[LostPaws]

:rose: For Roxy, who injured her left read leg during a training exercise & will be out of commission for awhile until it mends.

:rose: For David & those concerned about him.

[LostPaws]

NEWS!

On February 2nd, 2007 David was added to the North American Missing Persons Network (NAMPN) site as a "Hot Case."

http://www.nampn.org/hot/boone_david.html

Hoping this will lead to new developments or information on his whereabouts.

[KKKKKKatie]

Originally posted by LostPaws
NEWS!

On February 2nd, 2007 David was added to the North American Missing Persons Network (NAMPN) site as a "Hot Case."

http://www.nampn.org/hot/boone_david.html

Hoping this will lead to new developments or information on his whereabouts.

This is good news LP!! I am so sorry to hear about Roxy

For David and his family :rose:

For Roxy and a speedy recovery :rose:

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by KKKKKKatie


This is good news LP!! I am so sorry to hear about Roxy

For David and his family :rose:

For Roxy and a speedy recovery :rose:


Thanks KKKKKKatie. Getting David added to NAMPN is definitely an accomplishment that may really help. It has taken quite a while to get him listed there, as they were making a lot of changes on that site, and they require that a family member add a person to their site.

Hopefully, someone will be able to provide information that will ultimately lead to David being found. Perhaps someone saw or spoke with him between 2 pm to 6:30 pm, on December 5th, 2006. That type of information could really be helpful, and the person with the information may not even be aware of David being missing . . . so the more this situation is brought to people's awareness, the better.

Of course, ANY information anyone can provide about David since his disappearance could be extremely helpful and they should contact the Orange County Sheriff's Dept. at (714) 647-7055. Everyone is still very concerned about him.

[murdershewrote]

where does this stand with LE now? Any luck getting Orange County TV news stations to show his picture?

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
where does this stand with LE now? Any luck getting Orange County TV news stations to show his picture?

Hi MSW. He hasn't had any attention from the media lately, TMK. I spoke with OCSD Missing Persons last week, and they consider his case an "Open Investigation," but they have scaled back & cancelled any futher searches of the local area as of Dec. 12th, 2006. As of last week, LE said there was nothing new to share.

According to one family member, he didn't leave a note at his residence the day he disappeared, and they didn't discover anything helpful when they checked his email & cell phone msgs. It's as if he just "vanished" and everyone is bewildered & concerned, because it was very "out of character" for him to just disappear.

I can only imagine how difficult this must be for his family with time dragging by & not knowing where he is or what happened.

:rose: Hoping someone will be able to provide some new helpful information that will resolve this case swiftly with the best possible outcome for David and his family.

Edited for a typo

[murdershewrote]

Did David have a habit of hiking way off the beaten path into those areas? I mean, was he a serious hiker...I got the impression (which may be wrong) that he was just a walker / hiker, staying on open paths and doing it just for some exercise...is that right?

The reason I ask is that, if so, it would be unusual for him to go way deep into the canyons, where he may have fallen/had an accident. Most people are creatures of habit, especially for his age...they tend to go to the same areas all the time.

Question...is the family checking the homeless shelters, places where poor and homeless get a meal every day...places like that. It's a long shot, but if he did have an injury and have amnesia, that's usually where he might show up. Have missing posters been distributed in these places? Even if David just walked away from his life, he might show up at these places eventually.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
-snipped for bandwidth-

Question...is the family checking the homeless shelters, places where poor and homeless get a meal every day...places like that. It's a long shot, but if he did have an injury and have amnesia, that's usually where he might show up. Have missing posters been distributed in these places? Even if David just walked away from his life, he might show up at these places eventually.

Excellent post MSW, I researched a lot of the same things you have brought up. Soon after he disappeared a member of his family stated that they had checked &/or posted Missing Person flyers of him at bus & train depots, airports, hospitals, clinics, homeless shelters, local business establishments, etc. I do feel it would be worthwhile to do so again, as it has been my experience that few are still up after about 30 days, as people tend to take them down. When we did a small volunteer search with Roxy in the WRWP/Foothill Ranch area near his residence a few weeks ago we did not see any missing person flyers up, and were able to hang over a dozen up in local business establishments. Most of them said that they had posted them initially, but they had been taken down, and were very willing to allow us to post them again.

IMO it would be great if a small group of volunteers could canvas these area's hanging missing person posters again, especially targeting bus depots, clinics, & homeless shelters. ITA while it may be a "long shot," it would certainly be worth the time & effort to hang up a poster, he could turn up anywhere at anytime.

ETA a special V-Day :rose:

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
Did David have a habit of hiking way off the beaten path into those areas? I mean, was he a serious hiker...I got the impression (which may be wrong) that he was just a walker / hiker, staying on open paths and doing it just for some exercise...is that right?

The reason I ask is that, if so, it would be unusual for him to go way deep into the canyons, where he may have fallen/had an accident. Most people are creatures of habit, especially for his age...they tend to go to the same areas all the time.

-snipped for bandwidth-


According to people who know David very well, he is an avid hiker & it is one of his favorite things to do. He also likes to mountain bike the nearby trails. However, on December 5th his bike, along with his car, and personal belongings were found at his residence.
It would not be unusual for him to hike the more remote smaller paths coming off the main trail, and he would sometimes go deep into the canyons during these hikes.

IMO it is possible he fell, or was somehow injured. He could have also suffered some other sort of medical problem ie . . . stroke, heart attack, allergic reaction, etc. There are almost endless possibilities at this point, as so few things have been completely "ruled out" in his case.

Of course, it's not even certain that he did go hiking that day, so almost anything could be possible in this baffling case. :shrug:

[LostPaws]

David seems to be falling out of the "public eye," and there has not been any mention of him in the media lately. I am hoping that his case could get some attention on NG or AMW. This would really be helpful. If anyone has any idea's on how to accomplish this, please share them.

Meanwhile, here's the link to "Light a Candle" for him . . .

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB



:rose: Thoughts, prayers, & hopes for David, his family, his friends, & all those trying to help find him.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by KKKKKKatie


This is good news LP!! I am so sorry to hear about Roxy

For David and his family :rose:

For Roxy and a speedy recovery :rose:

Progress report on Roxy. She's putting more weight on her back leg, but still has a noticeable limp after exercise. I'm hopeful she'll be fully recovered by March, and we can plan another small search of the WRWP area.

KKKKKKatie, I'll keep you informed when she's able to work & hopefully you'll still be interested in participating. Were you able to get the missing person flyers of David posted in your area? I'm printing a few to hang in the Lake Elsinore area, as Hwy 74 is a main passage through those mountains. Hopefully, someone will see a poster & be able to provide some useful information that'll result in his being found soon.

[murdershewrote]

do you know if he typically hiked with a backpack and was that backpack found at his home? If he was going deep into the woods I would think he would have taken his pack with him.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by ChronicTonic
Can anyone elaborate on the strange behavior that was reported before he went missing?

- snipped for space -

Was he distraught? Depressed? Does anyone know?
CT

It is very difficult to really elaborate since there is so little information and so many circumstances of this case remain unknown.

On Jan 8th, (page one of this thread), a poster with the nic Dulcinea posted that he/she had seen a local news broadcast reporting LE was stating that according to family members David was feeling despondent before he disappeared. I did not see this news broadcast personally, so I am unable to verify or provide any type of link or proof to this information.

According to information I have heard from OCSD & family members, David had no serious mental or physical health problems, he did not drink, smoke, or gamble, and it would be considered "out of character" for hin to just disappear.

Hopefully, someone can provide more information that would prove helpful in locating him soon.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
do you know if he typically hiked with a backpack and was that backpack found at his home? If he was going deep into the woods I would think he would have taken his pack with him.

MSW, ITA it would be very helpful to know this type of information. Unfortunately, it is not known what he was wearing that day. I contacted OCSD to inquire if they had any further information in regards to this, specifically asking about whether he typically wore sunglasses or gloves when he went hiking, and they were still unable to provide any information. I believe LE would be very interested in knowing what he was wearing that day too.

IIRC there was some speculation that a water bottle may have been missing, so he may have taken water with him. However, I have not been able to confirm that information as a certainty.

According to what has been reported, David was last seen by his 17 year old son (who lived with him) at 1:55 pm. His wife discovered he was missing when she arrived at his residentce at 6:30 pm. She had apparently left a couple of messages on his cell phone, but was unable to reach him (his cell phone was found at the residence along with his other personal items). When she arrived the residence was dark (no lights were on), and no one was home.

IMO the fact that no lights were on indicates that David left while it was still daylight. During the winter, it gets dark enough to need a light on inside a residence well before 6:30 pm. Since it was already in the afternoon when he left and there was not a lot of daylight left (not to mention how cold it was getting there at night after sunset), I don't think he would have started out on a planned long hike this late in the day. So, I would tend to doubt that he was wearing a "backpack" if he did go hiking that day, but that is JMO and it is certainly possible that he did have one & was using it that day.

For those unfamiliar with this area, it is a very nice upscale community. The entrance to WRWP trails is situated right in the heart of the community, and is surrounded by many business establishments including gas stations, several restaurants, grocery stores, etc. All of this is in very easy walking distance from his apartment. However, a few feet along a hiking trail places you in a wilderness area rife with wild life. It's as if two different worlds meet & separate on an "invisible boundary line." I can easily understand why hiking & biking these trails is one of his favorite things he likes to do often.

[EricR]

Since his phone and personal items were in the house, is it assumed that he didn't leave voluntarily.


Sorry if this was already answered I need to go back and read the whole thread.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by EricR
Since his phone and personal items were in the house, is it assumed that he didn't leave voluntarily.


Sorry if this was already answered I need to go back and read the whole thread.

David's disappearance is being investigated as a Missing Person case because there is no evidence of foul play. There was no evidence of a robbery or violent struggle at his residence the day he disappeared. A lot of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, so nothing has been "ruled out" in this case.

:rose: For David

[LostPaws]

Here's the link for those inclined to light a candle for David . . .

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB


:rose: For David, his family, his friends, and those trying to help find him.

[murdershewrote]

Hate to bring this up but I assume the son has been investigated, since he was the last person to see his father? What was his son doing home at that time of day, wouldn't he be at school, since I think it was a Tuesday? Any behavioral problems with the son since the marriage split? Did David own a gun and was it found in the house?

I think it's kind of odd that the family is unwilling to come forward and answer some of these questions, I mean, is a backpack in his house or not...simple enough to answer. Or try to get on some of the TV shows like Greta or NG. I know right now they are consummed with ANS but that will taper off.

Hard to keep a thread going with nothing to go on:shrug:

Sad to say but personally I am beginning to think David just didn't want to be found. Don't mean to sound harsh but I'm very frustrated with the lack of information in this case.

[BobbisAngel]

You would think that there were certain things that he took with him when he went hiking. Did he wear certain clothing like a jogger will do...did he carry a backpack with water, snacks, etc...things like that. I would think that he had a certain coat or two that he wore when he hiked...probably certain shoes. Were they gone or at home? His son should know what he wore and took with him and even the wife even though they were divorcing.
LE should have the answers to those questions shouldn't they?
I would think that they would know whether he went hiking or not.

It seems odd to me that he would just disappear without taking anything with him. Even if he was depressed why would he want to just disappear?

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
Hate to bring this up but I assume the son has been investigated, since he was the last person to see his father? What was his son doing home at that time of day, wouldn't he be at school, since I think it was a Tuesday?
-respectfully snipped for bandwidth-


IIRC the family all got together & searched for him that evening. I'm confident that OCSD has talked to all David's family members.

IMO the 17 year old son had probably graduated from high school earlier that year, so I assume he wasn't attending school that day.

:rose: For David's family. Praying they know that as long as people are aware he is missing & looking for him, there is hope.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by BobbisAngel
-snipped for space-

It seems odd to me that he would just disappear without taking anything with him. Even if he was depressed why would he want to just disappear?

ITA. According to his family, they feel his disappearance is very odd too, and they are mystified.

It is very frustrating because so many of the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown. About all anyone can do at this point is try to keep public awareness of David's disappearance in focus, and hope this will result in new information being provided that will help find him.

:rose: We will keep searching & praying for David.

[LostPaws]

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here's a couple of thousand words . . .

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/DavidBoonePhoto.jpg

Here's a photo of him taken in 2006 . . .

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/DavidDouglasBoone.jpg

:rose: Hoping someone looking at David's pictures remembers seeing him after 2 pm December 5th, and is willing to help by providing that information. His family & freinds remain very concerned about him, and are very thankful for any help you can give them that will help find him.

[awareness]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
where does this stand with LE now? Any luck getting Orange County TV news stations to show his picture?

Im in OC and haven't heard an update on this case in a VERY long time, FYI... there arent any real "news programs" in Orange County except maybe on the PBS stations, most the news we get is broadcast out of Los Angeles affilliate stations (abc7.com, fox11la.com etc). I dont even think the OC Register has posted an update recently???

Regardless - Whiting Ranch can be a very dangerous park. A few years ago I went hiking there w/my young daughter and we saw a mountain lion like 30 feet in front of us as we were rounding a corner of a main trail. I think a year later or so was when that young man was killed and Anne Hejlle mauled by cougars. So when I say "dangerous" it means at times deadly animals can be in the park area. There are some parts where you could slip and fall (in hiking areas only vs mountain bike and horse access) but for the most part its a steady trail. Where we saw the lion was in an area with homes on the ridge above... Im sure if we really needed help someone would have heard us - but if you go way deep in the park it is remote and on the right day/time, rather isolated and desolate (aside of natures beauty).

That aside - there are many even MORE remote areas not too far from there... including going into the Cleveland National Forest at access points like Mojeska Canyon, Silverado Canyon, Black Star Canyon, etc etc.

Ive run into Cougars twice on my hikes over the years. both times non-confrontational issues but it can be a deadly "meeting" if you run into the wrong cat.

I'll keep checking this thread for updates. I hike a lot so would be happy to help out.

JMO IMO

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by awareness


-respectfully snipped-

Regardless - Whiting Ranch can be a very dangerous park. A few years ago I went hiking there w/my young daughter and we saw a mountain lion like 30 feet in front of us as we were rounding a corner of a main trail. I think a year later or so was when that young man was killed and Anne Hejlle mauled by cougars. So when I say "dangerous" it means at times deadly animals can be in the park area. There are some parts where you could slip and fall (in hiking areas only vs mountain bike and horse access) but for the most part its a steady trail. Where we saw the lion was in an area with homes on the ridge above... Im sure if we really needed help someone would have heard us - but if you go way deep in the park it is remote and on the right day/time, rather isolated and desolate (aside of natures beauty).

That aside - there are many even MORE remote areas not too far from there... including going into the Cleveland National Forest at access points like Mojeska Canyon, Silverado Canyon, Black Star Canyon, etc etc.

Ive run into Cougars twice on my hikes over the years. both times non-confrontational issues but it can be a deadly "meeting" if you run into the wrong cat.

I'll keep checking this thread for updates. I hike a lot so would be happy to help out.

JMO IMO

ITA Awareness, and thank you so much for posting. IMO you have captured many aspects & possible scenario's surrounding David's disappearance in this region, if he went hiking that day.

IIRC he utilized WRWP & nearby area's for both hiking & biking, & liked the more remote hiking trails (like Black Canyon), and went hiking very often.

Your insight & knowlege of this region is impressive, and I really appreciate your sharing your personal experiences hiking in this area. I would like to cordially invite you to participate in a small "search" we are hoping to do in a couple of weeks, weather & Roxy's injury permitting. Please PM me if you'd like to participate.

:rose: For David, his family, friends, & those trying to help find him.

[awareness]

sure Id love to help out if I'm available. Send me the info to stephanie_teek@yahoo.com

In rereading this thread, it doesn't seem certain he even went hiking though - as you know socal is such a wide area with so many people... seems unlikely that someone would dissappear without a trace but seems that's just what happened. Such a mix of cultures here too - someone from another area of the world may not have recognized he was in trouble if they saw something. Or just wouldn't know any better.

Are there any survelliance cameras around where he lived that can be looked at?

The trail system is almost "interconnecting" with the riverbeds into the parks (Aliso Woods Canyon - which leads to the Pacific, Whiting Ranch, O'Neil) and beyond to the Cleveland National Forest... (especially in that area), almost any direction is possible if he were hiking.

Makes you wonder if he was overwhelmed with some personal aspect of his life and got amnesia, met with foul play (either on trail or off - by man or animal) or just took off voulentarily.

Id be happy to help by hiking around though and posting signs around.

Im thinking of my own habits and I know in the summertime I'm usually taking a quick hike out in the evening - and i'll leave most all my stuff at home cause I don't need it. Sometimes I even leave my wallet - usually carry my cell with me though. It seems plauseable given his personal habits he could have went hiking and just didn't come back. It was winter though as you said and I'd agree, you don't go hiking out when its overly cold and especially dark - in fact the parks close at dusk.

One thing I am sure of: if he was hurt/killed by a cougar it would be entirely possible for his body to still be within WRWP and no one could even see it. After all, it was only after Anne was mauled they found the young man who'd been missing for a few weeks. Same thing too like "without a trace", I think his name was Mark Reynolds.

Come to think of it I think there was a cougar sighted at the park I normally hike at (Santiago Oaks which is behind Irvine Regional - the riverbed there connects down near Whiting eventually along Santiago Canyon Road) around that timeframe he went missing. I should be there this weekend and will ask. Its a long shot though - Im sure there are cougars in the general area on a daily basis. Just a matter if they are seen or not.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by awareness


Im in OC and haven't heard an update on this case in a VERY long time, FYI... there arent any real "news programs" in Orange County except maybe on the PBS stations, most the news we get is broadcast out of Los Angeles affilliate stations (abc7.com, fox11la.com etc). I dont even think the OC Register has posted an update recently???
-snipped for bandwidth-


You are correct, IMHO. TMK there hasn't been any updates in the media recently, and most of the coverage in print originated from the L.A. Times. I posted links to most of the original articles appearing soon after his disappearance on page 1 of this thread.

I try to check the OC Register pretty often too, hoping for an update on David, but haven't seen anything in quite some time.

I'm hoping that OCSD will hold a PC soon to release some new informaton or at least give a "status report" on his case. During my last conversation with OCSD - Missing Person's Dept, they related that David Boone's case was currently "open & ongoing." He continues to be considered a "Missing Person," although, IMO they are investigating other possibilities as well, since they have not been able to rule anything out. I have noted that he is now considered "Endangered" by many mp site criteria.

If you happen to see any new information on David in the news or other media, please share the link, or post it on this thread. Any new information would be helpful at this point.

:rose: For David

[MysteryMachine]

Haven't read anything on this case in a while and just checking in...hoping he'd been found.

:rose: For David and his family and friends...

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by awareness
sure Id love to help out if I'm available. Send me the info to stephanie_teek@yahoo.com

In rereading this thread, it doesn't seem certain he even went hiking though - as you know socal is such a wide area with so many people... seems unlikely that someone would dissappear without a trace but seems that's just what happened. Such a mix of cultures here too - someone from another area of the world may not have recognized he was in trouble if they saw something. Or just wouldn't know any better.

Are there any survelliance cameras around where he lived that can be looked at?

The trail system is almost "interconnecting" with the riverbeds into the parks (Aliso Woods Canyon - which leads to the Pacific, Whiting Ranch, O'Neil) and beyond to the Cleveland National Forest... (especially in that area), almost any direction is possible if he were hiking.

Makes you wonder if he was overwhelmed with some personal aspect of his life and got amnesia, met with foul play (either on trail or off - by man or animal) or just took off voulentarily.

Id be happy to help by hiking around though and posting signs around.

Im thinking of my own habits and I know in the summertime I'm usually taking a quick hike out in the evening - and i'll leave most all my stuff at home cause I don't need it. Sometimes I even leave my wallet - usually carry my cell with me though. It seems plauseable given his personal habits he could have went hiking and just didn't come back. It was winter though as you said and I'd agree, you don't go hiking out when its overly cold and especially dark - in fact the parks close at dusk.

One thing I am sure of: if he was hurt/killed by a cougar it would be entirely possible for his body to still be within WRWP and no one could even see it. After all, it was only after Anne was mauled they found the young man who'd been missing for a few weeks. Same thing too like "without a trace", I think his name was Mark Reynolds.

Come to think of it I think there was a cougar sighted at the park I normally hike at (Santiago Oaks which is behind Irvine Regional - the riverbed there connects down near Whiting eventually along Santiago Canyon Road) around that timeframe he went missing. I should be there this weekend and will ask. Its a long shot though - Im sure there are cougars in the general area on a daily basis. Just a matter if they are seen or not.

Awareness, this post was just too good to snip. Thank you for sharing, caring, & being willing to get involved to help. I have noted your email and definitely plan to take you up on your offer, you'll be hearing from me soon.

Roxy is still recovering from a sore leg, so it'll probably be a couple of weeks before we can plan another "search" in the area. So far, with everyone's schedule, Sunday will probably be the only day available, and I'm hoping that will work for you too. I'm still researching which particular area to concentrate on, but will try to keep you posted on any plans, progress, or changes.

You are quite correct, although it is "likely" David went hiking that day, it is by no means a given fact. IMO that is such a vast area there are many places in the region he could be, despite the efforts of so many.

Were you able to get any helpful information regarding previous mountain lion attacks or sightings in the area? TIA

:rose: For David

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by MysteryMachine
Haven't read anything on this case in a while and just checking in...hoping he'd been found.

:rose: For David and his family and friends...

MM, unfortunately there hasn't been much news on his case in a while. I appreciate your "checking" on him, and I know you often feel inclined to light candles, so here's the link for you and any others who may wish to light a candle for him . . .

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB

:rose: For David and his family.

[LostPaws]

:rose: Thoughts n' prayers for David. Hoping his family & friends will comfort & encourage each other, and not give up searching for him. There is always hope, let us be strong enough to cling to it.

:rose: For Tara

[LostPaws]

Just a quick update . . .

Still waiting to hear a status report from OCSD, but have a tentative plan of going back to WRWP area with Roxy on Sunday, (next, not this coming). I may have to postpone these plans due to the new ongoing construction project on Ortega Hwy 74 corridor. It can be a time consuming ordeal to travel, because it's narrowed down to one lane with a "pilot vehicle escort" for people travelling both directions. Definitely an area to avoid if you are able to use an alternate route.

No new information has come to my attention . . . so the search for David continues.

:rose: For David, missing but not forgotten.

[LostPaws]

David has now been missing for more than 90 days, so he is no longer considered a "Hot Case" on NAMPN. Here is the new link to his listing on NAMPN. This site has been updated, & still offers an easy way to print "Missing Person" poster(s) for those who do not have Adobe Acrobat (the OCSD site poster requires Acrobat to print because it is in a .pdf file format).

http://www.nampn.org/cases/boone_david.html

[LostPaws]

The sun is setting on "Day 95" since David went missing. His whereabouts & circumstances remain unknown.

His family & friends are still very concerned for him. David needs a "miracle," will you please take a moment to light a candle for him? TIA

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB


:rose: for David

[MysteryMachine]

Stopping by, hoping for good news. I lit a few candles, may it light his way home.

:rose: For David's friends and family.

JMO

[murdershewrote]

were the fires in OC this weekend anywhere near where David used to hike...I didn't think they were really close to Lake Forest but wanted to check...

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by MysteryMachine
Stopping by, hoping for good news. I lit a few candles, may it light his way home.

:rose: For David's friends and family.

JMO


:rose: Thank you MM for each candle, there is no doubt that each one helps!

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
were the fires in OC this weekend anywhere near where David used to hike...I didn't think they were really close to Lake Forest but wanted to check...

MSW, they finally announced 100% containment of this fire about 2 hours ago. Apparently it was started by a "Car-B-Q" along the 241 Toll Rd. The fire was northeast of the area David frequented, in Anaheim Hills, but will definitely impact the wildlife & environment for many miles. The Ortega Hwy 74 is under major construction right now as well, so it's making a transportation nightmare for people trying to commute.

Thank you for checking in.

:rose: David has been missing 98 days. Hoping today is the day he is found.

[LostPaws]

KKKKKKatie please ready the PM I sent you several days ago & get back to me at your ealiest convenience. TIA


:rose: 99 prayers for the 99 days that David has been missing.

[murdershewrote]

This statement has always stuck in my mind...has the family ever come forth publicly and said what was meant by this.

I know the family has been very private about this case, maybe too private, but it might help people to get a better feel for what was really going on...I don't think it's a coincidence that he displayed some "uncharacteristic behavior" and then he goes missing, the two are connected, IMO.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
This statement has always stuck in my mind...has the family ever come forth publicly and said what was meant by this.

I know the family has been very private about this case, maybe too private, but it might help people to get a better feel for what was really going on...I don't think it's a coincidence that he displayed some "uncharacteristic behavior" and then he goes missing, the two are connected, IMO.

IMO the "recent uncharacteristic behavior" is the descriptive comment used to express that it would be out of David's normal "character & routine" to just vanish. Ever mindful & respectful for his family & friends, who do read this thread, I try to respect their privacy, and not post anything hurtful. However, I agree, knowing his state of mind at the time he went missing would be very helpful.

Apparently, his family & friends are all as perplexed about his disappearance as everyone else is: Parker (one of David's adult sons) stated that while his dad did have family & financial issues, (who doesn't), he had such strong moral beliefs & character, that these problems would not have been overwhelming for him to deal with. Hopefully, this link will work. See post #67:

http://joeduck.wordpress.com/2006/12/12/david-boone-search-ends-in-southern-california/.

:rose: David has been missing 102 days. His family & friends have remained concerned for him for each one of those days . . . that's 102 reasons to keep looking for him.

[BobbisAngel]

I would like to know if any of the clothes that David wore when hiking in the woods are missing? People usually wear certain clothing and boots when hiking just like joggers wear certain clothing when they jog. In my opinion, if those clothes are missing then he must have went hiking...if they aren't missing then he didn't....especially any boots that he always wore to hike in the woods.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by BobbisAngel
I would like to know if any of the clothes that David wore when hiking in the woods are missing? People usually wear certain clothing and boots when hiking just like joggers wear certain clothing when they jog. In my opinion, if those clothes are missing then he must have went hiking...if they aren't missing then he didn't....especially any boots that he always wore to hike in the woods.

ITA BobbisAngel. I wish I knew for sure what he was wearing & had with him that day as well. I spoke to OCSD Missing Person's Dept. a few days ago, to get a status check on David's case & see if any new information was available at this time. Unfortunately, there is nothing new available. All they could tell me was that he "typically" dressed very casually (ie... jeans & a T-shirt), and went hiking in WRWP almost daily.

So, if he were dressed casually, as usual, he could have gone hiking, or just about anywhere else in that attire. Nothing has been "ruled out" or known to a "certainty" except that he is missing, and it would not be considered "normal behavior" for him to just vanish.

David is very actively involved with his family, church, & community. He often stopped by a local cafe to have breakfast & chat with friends. He likes mountain biking with his kids on weekends, and teaching Sunday School at the Mormon Church he belongs to. IMO David is not the type of person who would just "go missing" by his own "choice." :shrug:

[BobbisAngel]

I have to agree with you. It sounds like his life was pretty full and he seemed to be content with his life.

The only thing I can think of is that he went hiking and something happened in the woods. Maybe he fell down a ravine and couldn't get back out because of a broken leg or something like that. Sad to think of someone laying there until the die though.

How well have the woods been searched? Have dogs been taken out there. I imagine there are just tons of acreage to search. I wonder if his children would have known the areas that he mainly hiked in? You would think there would have been certain places that he went but then maybe not. Maybe he explored instead and ran into trouble. Sad he hasn't been found yet.

[sumter_sue]

:rose:

[murdershewrote]

well, I can't necessarily agree that his life was all that content. I'm his age and it's a time of change in many respects.

After all, he was separated recently from his wife, with a pending divorce, isn't that right? I have a question about how supportive his church was about the divorce...I know the Mormons really frown upon divorce, could he have also been under pressure there? I mean, people meaning well but it could have been a great source of depression for him.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by BobbisAngel
I have to agree with you. It sounds like his life was pretty full and he seemed to be content with his life.

The only thing I can think of is that he went hiking and something happened in the woods. Maybe he fell down a ravine and couldn't get back out because of a broken leg or something like that. Sad to think of someone laying there until the die though.

How well have the woods been searched? Have dogs been taken out there. I imagine there are just tons of acreage to search. I wonder if his children would have known the areas that he mainly hiked in? You would think there would have been certain places that he went but then maybe not. Maybe he explored instead and ran into trouble. Sad he hasn't been found yet.

BobbisAngel, you have raised some good questions. Right after David went missing, steps were taken to try to find him by family & OCSD. From initial inquiry & investigation his family & OCSD considered it most likely that he went hiking. While they have not been able to "rule out" other possibilities, there is no evidence to make any other scenario a stronger likelihood. IIRC OCSD conducted 2 organized professional searches within the first 6 days, then called off any further searches, as his chances of survival in the wilderness after 1 week (with the conditions at that time), became very doubtful.

I believe they used a "scent" bloodhound on the first search, the dog picked up his scent immediately & tracked him over 2 miles into WRWP before losing his scent. Of course, since David routinely hiked & biked in that area, it's possible the scent could have been left there months before . . . there's just no way to know for sure. I also learned that they had a cadaver or cross-trained cadaver dog on the 2nd search they did in that area. The searches appear to have been pretty thorough, and they also utilized helicopters trying to find him to no avail. A fairly large group of volunteers conducted a search done primarily on "foot" with a few on horseback & mountain bikes the first weekend after OCSD had "scaled back" & cancelled any further searches. They did not find anything. Roxy & I did a small "recovery" search in late January in the WRWP area, and came up "empty" as well.

You are right, it's a vast rugged area. Between OCSD, family, & volunteers they have searched the area as best as they can.

David's family is amenable to further searching & help, but they have already looked every place they can think of at this point. IMO OCSD has likewise tried their best to locate him. Yet, with that being said, it's still possible that he is somewhere out there. There's just no way to know anything to a "certainty," and I can only imagine how very difficult this must be for his family and friends. I do plan on going out there with Roxy again soon, I just wish I knew where to look. I'm hoping that it's useful to know where he is not, and helpful to those concerned about him to keep looking & trying to find him. :shrug:

:rose: For David, his family, his friends, & all those who are lost - waiting to be found.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
well, I can't necessarily agree that his life was all that content. I'm his age and it's a time of change in many respects.

After all, he was separated recently from his wife, with a pending divorce, isn't that right? I have a question about how supportive his church was about the divorce...I know the Mormons really frown upon divorce, could he have also been under pressure there? I mean, people meaning well but it could have been a great source of depression for him.

MSW, ITA. All these things you posted are very good points IMO. However, TMK while David & his wife were "estranged" they were not divorced and are still legally married.

:rose: Hoping someone will be able to provide new information that will be helpful in learning the circumstances surrounding David's disappearance, or lead to him being found soon.

[LostPaws]

Information Update:

David's birthday is March 31st. He is now 57 years of age.


:rose: Thoughts n' prayers for David, his family, his friends, & those concerned about him.

[LostPaws]

:rose: Wishing the Boone family a Happy Easter, and hoping their baskets contain the desires of their hearts this year.

[BobbisAngel]

I wonder what happened to this man? I wonder if he fell down a ravine or cliff and was unable to get back out? It doesn't seem like he would have gotten lost because he hiked that area all of the time. It also doesn't seem like he would have just left even if he was feeling down about the divorce....it doesn't seem like he would have just left his kids without a word.

I just pray that the family finds something out. It is terrible not knowing what happened.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by BobbisAngel
I wonder what happened to this man? I wonder if he fell down a ravine or cliff and was unable to get back out? It doesn't seem like he would have gotten lost because he hiked that area all of the time. It also doesn't seem like he would have just left even if he was feeling down about the divorce....it doesn't seem like he would have just left his kids without a word.

I just pray that the family finds something out. It is terrible not knowing what happened.

I'm with you, BobbisAngel. I wonder about the same things. It was already in the afternoon, or later, when he disappeared. I cannot imagine him planning to go for a long hike starting out that late in the day without letting others know about his plans or taking his cell phone, etc. with him. I just don't feel he got "lost." I think it's very possible that he did go for a short hike, and something, still unknown, happened to him that day.

However, it is also possible that he left "wanting" to disappear & not be found. I just don't feel that is the most "likely" possibility.

I can only imagine how difficult his abrupt disappearance & still not being found after 129 days have passed, must be on his family, friends, & those concerned for him.

:rose: Thoughts n' prayers for David, his family, & friends. Hoping he is found today, so they won't have to wonder or worry about his well-being anymore.

[murdershewrote]

This case is somewhat similar to the Keith Gores case, 56 year old banker who went missing in Milwaukee...

Around the same age...white, middle aged, successful in business, loving family

Both seemed stressed/depressed before disappearance

Both went to someplace familiar (Keith to the marina, David to the woods, we speculate).

And both have never been seen again.

To me, it's really unusual for men this age to go missing...not really prime candidates for abduction. Both could have been victims of freak accidents, but somehow I'm just not buying that because they were both in familiar territory (older people are creatures of habit).

[sumter_sue]

Hoping he will be found :rose:

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by ChronicTonic
respectfully snipped- I have thought about this case everyday, well all these missing cases haunt me.
Hugs to the friends and families, I sure hope you find him.
CT:rose:

I tend to get involved in missing/lost persons for the same reason, CT. I really do believe that we can make a difference & feel compelled to try to help. Lives can be saved, and miracles do happen. Even if there is a "bad" outcome, being able to help give a family closure is a "good" thing. I'm hoping for the best possible outcome for David & his family at this time.

I invite anyone who would like to help to light a candle for David, it's free, only takes a few seconds, and I know how much his family & friends do appreciate them. TIA, and here's the link for your convenience:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB

[MysteryMachine]

:rose: Thinking of David and his family and friends today. Hope he comes home soon.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by grammybear
I check this site often to see if there is any new development. I sincerely hope and pray that there is a resolution to this case. The family and friends need a resolution and answers now.
On the issue of being a mormon I can tell you from being a mormon the people are very concerned about the welfare of their members. There was a big stigma at one one, but the shift is changing on that. People are seen as individuals and it is knowledgeable that some people just are not meant to be married, therefore the divorce. Also it is seen as better to get a divorce and stay friends even if only for the children. Do we want people to get divorced? No, but it does happen. It would be best to not lump all mormons as being narrow minded and not helping other members who are divorced. It happens in all religious sect which is unfortunate but it does happen.
JMOO

grammybear

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, opinions, & interest. You're post was very helpful & encouraging.

TTBOMK, many people from David's church have participated in trying to help find him, and have been supportive toward the Boone family during this terrible ordeal.

David has been missing 145 days, and sadly, there is still no news of his whereabouts. Yet, each new day brings renewed hope that he will be found.

:rose: For David, his family, and those concerned for him.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
This case is somewhat similar to the Keith Gores case, 56 year old banker who went missing in Milwaukee...

Around the same age...white, middle aged, successful in business, loving family

Both seemed stressed/depressed before disappearance

Both went to someplace familiar (Keith to the marina, David to the woods, we speculate).

And both have never been seen again.

To me, it's really unusual for men this age to go missing...not really prime candidates for abduction. Both could have been victims of freak accidents, but somehow I'm just not buying that because they were both in familiar territory (older people are creatures of habit).

MSW, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I did read the thread for Keith Gore after you mentioned it, and do find commonality between them. I agree that "abduction" is pretty unlikely in either case. Adult male abduction without ransom or resolution relatively quickly just doesn't make sense, IMO. I am still hopeful both of these men will be found soon.

David has been missing 150 days. His status & whereabouts remain unknown. His family & friends remained concerned about him.

[lynnie927]

I live in Southern California and have heard nothing about David! I heard about Maddie that went missing in Portugal before I read about David. It makes me mad when there is not enough coverage.

I wish him a safe return and send warmest wishes to his friends and family.

Lynn

[murdershewrote]

There really hasn't been any more coverage, I think because his family and friends haven't been willing/able to go on TV to talk about David and the case. So there's nothing much to report on his disappearance...unfortunately. This case is pretty much cold, IMO.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by lynnie927
I live in Southern California and have heard nothing about David! I heard about Maddie that went missing in Portugal before I read about David. It makes me mad when there is not enough coverage.

I wish him a safe return and send warmest wishes to his friends and family.

Lynn

ITA Lynn. Most people aren't even aware that he vanished, let alone the fact that his whereabouts are still unknown after 157 days. Since there was no obvious evidence of "foul play" when he went missing, or any indication of criminal activity or behavior, LE can only offer very "limited resources" for an adult. Likewise, the media isn't very interested in covering a "low profile" case, especially when there is so many "headliner" stories available right now.

I guess the best way we can all help is to get the word of his disappearance out, keep watching for him, and keep him & his family in our thoughts n' prayers. I continue to hope that he'll be found with each new day, and can't imagine how horrible this ordeal must be for those concerned about him.

:rose: For David. Hoping he will be found soon.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by sumter_sue
Hoping he will be found :rose:

Me too! I keep candles lit for him everyday, & hope that he will for found soon. A missing loved one is a horrible ordeal for a family member to endure, and it has to be very hard on them when there is no quick resolution or new information coming forth to encourage them.

:rose: For David's family

[murdershewrote]

Have they thought of hiring NecroSearch to look in the areas where he used to hike...supposedly they have a pretty good track record.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
Have they thought of hiring NecroSearch to look in the areas where he used to hike...supposedly they have a pretty good track record.

My apologies for the delay in responding to your post, MSW, I've been away on a trip for the last couple of weeks. I've never heard of "NecroSearch" and really appreciate your post. I'll try to make sure that this information is passed on to a family member of David's.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by ChronicTonic
http://www.doenetwork.org/

Can you please pass on this great org too? Maybe they can list his case on their site.........I am so sorry that he has not been found yet.
CT

The DoeNetwork is a great site, CT. David is posted with them on their sister site: North American Missing Person's Network. He was originally posted as a "hot case," but his status is now a regular listing in the Missing Person, Oct-Dec cases. I will repost the link to his listing on NAMPN, but it may not work . . . you may be required to use the "search" function within the site to view his case.

http://www.nampn.org/cases/boone_david.html



:rose: David has been missing 185 days without a trace . . . hoping he is found soon.

[LostPaws]

Here's the link to David's candlegroup, for those who would like to light a candle. It's free & only takes a moment to do . . .

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB



:rose: A special prayer for David's 4 son's. Hoping he is found safe today, so his son's can celebrate Father's Day with him.

[LostPaws]

David has been missing 200 days today. That's 200 days too many for his family & those concerned for him to worry & fear for him. I hope he is found soon so they won't have to continue to worry or fear for him, and will have peace.

:rose: For David, his family, & his friends. There is always hope.

[MysteryMachine]

:rose: For you David

:rose: For your family and friends. They care about you and wonder where you are. Give them a sign.

[BobbisAngel]

I know in every post I have made I mention David's hiking clothes but I just can't help myself. If he wore casual clothing all of the time then that is probably what he had on that day. What about hiking boots though. I would assume that he had certain hiking boots that he wore. I wonder if they are missing or if he had two pair are one pair missing. It would seem to me if he was planning to go somewhere else he would wear a different type of shoe. He could have any type of jacket on but if he went hiking he would for sure wear hiking boots. I think that is what men wear to hike in don't they?

It is hard to believe that this man would just leave without a word to anyone. He has four sons that need their dad. It sounds like he was a good dad who spent quality time with his boys.

I would really like to know about the changes in David's behavior before he went missing. That could mean anything. What was his usual personality like as compared to what it was like before he disappeared.

I'm glad to hear that LE did cover as much of the area with searches as possible. If David is out there I wonder if he just couldn't be seen because of brush and trees. A person could fall and roll or land under about anything in the woods. Lostpaws that is nice that you took Roxy out to search and thanks for so much info. I just hope this man is found. His boys need to know what happened to their dad.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by MysteryMachine
:rose: For you David

:rose: For your family and friends. They care about you and wonder where you are. Give them a sign.

Amen MM! If he's able to contact his son's just to let them know he's okay, I know they would be very happy. It would make all the difference in the world to them.

:rose: A rose for David's four son's for each of the 207 days their 'Pop's" has been missing, hoping they'll feel encouraged and keep hope in their hearts.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by BobbisAngel
I know in every post I have made I mention David's hiking clothes but I just can't help myself. If he wore casual clothing all of the time then that is probably what he had on that day. What about hiking boots though. I would assume that he had certain hiking boots that he wore. I wonder if they are missing or if he had two pair are one pair missing. It would seem to me if he was planning to go somewhere else he would wear a different type of shoe. He could have any type of jacket on but if he went hiking he would for sure wear hiking boots. I think that is what men wear to hike in don't they?

It is hard to believe that this man would just leave without a word to anyone. He has four sons that need their dad. It sounds like he was a good dad who spent quality time with his boys.

I would really like to know about the changes in David's behavior before he went missing. That could mean anything. What was his usual personality like as compared to what it was like before he disappeared.

I'm glad to hear that LE did cover as much of the area with searches as possible. If David is out there I wonder if he just couldn't be seen because of brush and trees. A person could fall and roll or land under about anything in the woods. Lostpaws that is nice that you took Roxy out to search and thanks for so much info. I just hope this man is found. His boys need to know what happened to their dad.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts & questions in your eloquent post. I have many of the same thoughts & questions too, just wish there was more information available, or an easy way to learn the answers.

TTBOMK, it has been assumed that David was wearing a pair of comfortable casual shoes that he customarily wore everyday. They were suitable for walking, hiking, or biking. From what I gathered about David's apparrel & demeanor from LLE, nothing seemed "out of the ordinary" for him that particular day, which is one of the reasons his being missing is so baffling for everyone. No one has been able to "rule out" much, so just about anything could have happened and he could be virtually anywhere.

:patriot: Wishing a happy & safe "4th of July" to all.

[LostPaws]

BUMP

David has been missing 217 days. He is still missing without a trace. His family & friends remain very concerned about him. Please keep your eyes & ears open for any information about him for them. TIA

:rose: For David, his family, & his friends. Hoping some new information about his whereabouts is known soon.

[MysteryMachine]

:rose: For David......light the way.

:rose: For David's family and friends.....may you someday have comfort and answers.

[LostPaws]

David vanished 246 days ago. His whereabouts still remain unknown at this time. Hopefully, his family will have answers soon.



:rose: For David, his family & friends, & all those still concerned about him.

[MysteryMachine]

Thanks for the update and reminder about David. So much tragedy and so much crime these days.......

:rose: For David and family and friends.

[LostPaws]

I found a MSN news article & interactive map posted yesterday primarily focusing on missing adults. The article is very interesting and informative, so I thought I would share the link to it here for those who might like to read it too.

http://lifestyle.msncom/specialguides/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5289082&GT1=10323

I was very happy for the attention given to the 23 missing adults, providing details surrounding each one's disappearance as well as photo's, unfortunately, David was not included in their featured group. Here is the link to the missing adult photo's the article featured.

http://lifestyle.msn.com/specialguides/staticslideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=5288948&GT1=10323


:rose: For David, & all those currently missing. Hoping each one still wanting & waiting to be found is located soon.

[LostPaws]

Here is the link to David's candle group site for those who would like to light a candle for him, etc. It's free & only takes a moment to do....

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB

[LostPaws]

David has been missing 275 days. Hoping some new development, information, or discovery will come to light that will encourage his family, & renew the dimming hope in their hearts.

[dulcinea]

Last night I saw a show on TV about big cats in India and Los Angeles attacking people in urban areas. The LA area they profiled was Whiting Ranch. A mountain lion attacked two people in one day. One of them died. It made me think of Mr. Boone. Have there been any updates about him?

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by dulcinea
Last night I saw a show on TV about big cats in India and Los Angeles attacking people in urban areas. The LA area they profiled was Whiting Ranch. A mountain lion attacked two people in one day. One of them died. It made me think of Mr. Boone. Have there been any updates about him?

Unfortunately, there has been no news about David. He is still missing, and still missed.

:rose: For David & his family . . . there is always hope.

[dearfriend]

:rose:

[dulcinea]

The fire in the Irvine area is near where David disappeared, is it not?

[cleo612]

I just finished reading this thread, and have some thoughts and questions--since the family is not offering to respond to anyone else's questions, I will just post them as food for thought.

I am assuming that David's 17 yr old son was leaving the apartment at 1:55 pm when he last saw David.

David's keys and other usual "going out baggage" (wallet, etc.) were found in the apartment--

If David had gone out hiking, or anywhere other than maybe to a communal dumpster or even to get the newspaper from the yard, he would have needed his keys to get back into the apartment, assuming that they always locked the doors if they were going out.

Was there any animosity between David and this 17 year old son over the impending divorce? I know that often teenagers of this age can become filled with anger when their parents separate, and usually one of those parents feels the brunt of that anger.

I just have this gut feeling that David did not go hiking, and that he did not just walk away from his life. I think there is a lot more that should be looked at closer to home.

cleo
~~All posts written by me are strictly my opinion.

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by dulcinea
The fire in the Irvine area is near where David disappeared, is it not? [/*]

Yes, you are correct. In fact, the heart of the Santiago fire is located where Santiago & Silverado Canyon Rds intersect. Which, IIRC, was the staging area for one of the two main search efforts conducted to look for David soon after he initially vanished. As of last night, much of the nearby area was still under mandatory evacuation, 4 firefighters had been reported injured, & the fire was only 30% contained. I'm hoping that they were able to make a lot of headway on it today. Sadly, this is one of several fires that is suspected of being caused by arson.

Firefighters are rejoicing because the wind has died down, but I can tell you that the heat & smoke is still very bad.

:rose: Hoping David's family & friends are safe, and their homes are okay.

[MysteryMachine]

:rose: Thinking about David and his family.

[murdershewrote]

Hard to believe it's almost a year since David went missing. I'm still open minded to all possibilities in this case:rose:

[LostPaws]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
Hard to believe it's almost a year since David went missing. I'm still open minded to all possibilities in this case:rose: [/*]

I can only imagine how hard the approaching holiday season is for his family, since he is still missing. Likewise, I feel that very little has been fully "ruled out" in this case, so what happened or where David is now, is truly a mystery with a lot of possible scenario's & outcomes. I continue to keep this case in my thoughts n' prayers, hoping he will be found ... & for the best possible outcome for him & his family.

:rose: There is always hope. Sometimes hope is all we have, so let us cling to it tightly.

[LostPaws]

NEWS:

I've just learned that several canyon area's in Orange County affected by the Oct. 21st "Santiago" fire have been placed under "mandatory evacuation" due to possible debris flows resulting from heavy rains. Many other nearby canyon's are under "recommended" or voluntary evacuation. This will affect hundreds of people in the area.

These area's are near where David was believed to have gone hiking the day he vanished, in Dec. 2006.

:rose: Thoughts n' prayers for David, & all those who are missing & still waiting to be found.

ETA link:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22046973/

[LostPaws]

Conveying hope & encouragement to the entire Boone family during the holiday season. Please know that I continually keep all of you in my thoughts n' prayers, and hope David's disappearance will be resolved soon.

:wreath: For David, his family, & his friends.

:candy: Wishing all the happiest of holidays from LostPaws (aka Shar & Roxy)

[KKKKKKatie]

Praying for David and his family. This must be a very difficult day for them

:wreath: :rose:

[LostPaws]

News flash ....

Part of a hill in Modjeska canyon has slid away due to the 3 storms rolling through the area. Here's a link to the newsbreak:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22534147/

Sorry if this is OT Coldwater, but this is the area David was living in at the time he vanished. He still has family & friends in this area, and I am concerned for them. Hoping everyone in the area will be ok, and no more homes will be lost.

:rose: Thoughts n' prayers for the Boone family & friends during this difficult time.

[MysteryMachine]

:rose: For David and his friends and family.

Still thinking and remembering you.

[LostPaws]

:rose: For David
. . . still missing
. . . still being missed
. . . still not forgotten

[LostPaws]

:rose: For David & his entire family. Always in my thoughts n' prayers.

[LostPaws]

:rose: David's 58th birthday is Monday. Wishing he could spend it with his son's.

Remembering David & the entire Boone family during Easter.

[LostPaws]

Thinking of David today, the special 58th year anniversary of his birth. Asking God to bless the Boone family & renew hearts, hopes, & spirits.

[MysteryMachine]

:rose: For David and his family.

[LostPaws]

David Boone is still missing. His case has gone "cold" & there has been no new developments for many months. His family still misses him.

If you would like to light a candle for David & his family. Please click on the link. They are free, easy to do, & last for 48 hrs. You may light as many as you like.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB


:rose: For David & his family . . . still not forgotten.

[MysteryMachine]

thank you for the update.

[LostPaws]

:rose: Special thoughts n' prayers for David's 4 sons as Father's Day approaches. Keep the faith . . . there is always hope.

[LostPaws]

:rose: For David . . .

Still missing . . .

Still being missed . . .

Still not forgotten . . .

[LostPaws]

Continued thoughts n' prayers for David & the entire Boone family.

In light of recent events concerning the sheriff in OC, my hope is that old cases will be reviewed, & perhaps this could help David's case.

OT: Wishing all a Happy Halloween!

[LostPaws]

:thumbup: Wishing everyone, especially the Boone family, a Happy Holiday season. Hoping the upcoming New Year will bring too many blessings to count for each of us.

[LostPaws]

Once again the "Rottie Reindeer" delivered Christmas dinners & brought a lot of joy to kids with "sleigh rides" this year.

Here's a link to a photo of them in action:
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/LostPaws/RottieRndrXmas08.jpg

I thought it might bless you to know that many parents would chat about Roxy (volunteer SAR dog), while their kids went for short rides in the sleigh. We were able to share David's story, as well as others who are still missing.

Most people expressed genuine care & concern . . . many asked me to relay their hopes that David and others would be found soon. It is a request I am happy to share with you. :seeya:

[LostPaws]

:thumbup::D

Wishing the Boone family & all on the message board a very Happy St. Patricks Day!

[LostPaws]

There is still no new information available about David or his whereabouts. I'm still hopeful he'll be found, & the circumstances of his disappearance will be resolved. David is still currently listed as a Missing Person (cold case).

:wub: Wishing the entire Boone family, & all those on the board a Happy Easter this year!

[LostPaws]

With today's sentencing of 5 1/2 yrs. in prison for felony jury tampering handed down to ex-sheriff Carona of OCSD, we can only hope & pray that perhaps David's case will be reviewed with "fresh eyes" & perhaps, some good will come out of it for the Boone family. There is always hope.

For those inclined to light an online candle for David & his family, here is the link: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=4DDB

You may light as many candles as you like, they are free & each one burns for 48 hrs.

:rose: For David & his family.

[LostPaws]

Wishing the entire Boone family, & all those on the board a nice Memorial Day weekend.

:thumbup:

[LostPaws]

Daivd Boone is still missing . . .
Still being missed . . .
Still not forgotten . . .

OT: Wishing all the Dad's on the board a wonderful Father's Day! :thumbsup:

[LostPaws]

Unfortunately, there still isn't any news or recent developments concerning David's whereabouts, etc.

Sometimes hope, however slim, is all we can cling to. :rose: