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/...?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.

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/dispat...st-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/dispat...st-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/dispat...st-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!

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]

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.

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.

Hoping David Boone is found soon

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

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.

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

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.

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/abc3340videop...0/0104body.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/abc3340videop...0/0104body.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/d...-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/d...-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.

For David & those who care about him.

[Postergeist]

Originally posted by janna55


http://www.dailyhome.com/news/2007/d...-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.

[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.

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.

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.

[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.

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.

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.

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/d...-7a05v5631.htm

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.

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
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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.

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/d...-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.

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/...?l=eng&gi=4DDB

Thoughts n' prayers David will be found soon.

Shar

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

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.

[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.

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...rn-california/

He's a member of the SoCal Saab Club
http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archi..._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...rn-california/

He's a member of the SoCal Saab Club
http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archi..._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.

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/...?l=eng&gi=4DDB

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

[LostPaws]

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/...?l=eng&gi=4DDB

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.

When all else fails, there is always hope.