Found Deceased FL - John Radabaugh, 48, Marion County, 25 Feb 2014

[summer_breeze]

http://www.ocala.com/article/201403...o-success-in-search-for-missing-Ocklawaha-man

By Austin L. Miller
Staff writer
Published: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 5:51 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 5:51 p.m.

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST — Marion County Search and Rescue on Saturday afternoon concluded its search for a man missing since late last month.

After hours of searching for John Radabaugh Jr., volunteers did not find the 48-year-old Ocklawaha man, who has the mental capacity of a 3-year-old.

 

[mpnola]

I worked with adults with disabilities for 16 years. His picture makes me smile and the story makes me frown. It has been so long now, but stranger things have happened!!!!... Turtle's idea of leaving things out for him is not a bad idea! I would ask everyone in my community to leave a little basket on their porch and watch for him or any items that have been disturbed, to see if an area can be determined. I had an individual "explore" before and we found him at an abandoned house swinging on the porch swing. I hope he is happily swinging on a porch swing, about to be found!

 

[shefner]

This story breaks my heart. I feel so terrible for Johnny's family because I know that they are desperate and sad. Praying for a miracle for Johnny!

 

[poppygirl]

This is so sad...I hopehe's ok

 

[summer_breeze]

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140329/ARTICLES/140329667

By Austin L. Miller
Staff writer
Published: Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 6:34 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 6:34 p.m.

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Samuel J. Matychak III, search manager for Marion County Search and Rescue Inc., said the search for John Radabaugh Jr. will resume on April 5 at 8 a.m., and a command post will be set up at Southeast 183rd Avenue Road and Forest Road 22. Assisting them in the search will be Search & Rescue Central Florida – Gainesville.

 

[los2188]

1 month later, no sign of missing Marion Co. man -

Read more: http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/2...o-sign-of-missing-marion-co-man#ixzz2xqmBfHq9

 

[summer_breeze]

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140405/ARTICLES/140409805

By Austin L. Miller
Staff writer
Published: Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 6:35 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 6:35 p.m.

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST — Close to 20 people on Saturday went in search of an Ocklawaha man missing since Feb. 25 in remote areas of Marion County, but they were unsuccessful in finding him.

 

[gnsndr33]

This just breaks my heart! I would love to see found safe at the top of this page.

 

[mikkismom]

Search for missing man to resume Saturday

http://www.ocala.com/article/201404...tle=Search-for-missing-man-to-resume-Saturday

 

[Moxie Vi]

I'm so happy to see they are searching again! I live in Ocklawaha and plan on seeing if I can help out on Saturday in some way. I currently am using a walker due to surgery but I can hand out water.

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[KateB]

This has only been reported in one early article on WCJB and I hope the searchers, both volunteer and professionals are keen to this -
"His family says if you happen to see stacks or piles of rocks, sticks or aerosol cans, chances are Johnny has been there."
from Sunrisenow's March 4 post:
http://www.wcjb.com/local-news/2014/03/family-missing-disabled-man-calls-texas-equusearch

 

[TurtlePie]

I really wish I was posting that Johnny has been found, taken in by someone and has been playing happily etc., but sadly the search continues.

There is a Come Home Johhny! FB page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/373246479483985/

His Mother has posted as of April 22, that she spoke with the Marion County Sheriffs Office and they are going take divers into the two big lakes in the area. She aslo posted on her FB page the other day that she saved a plate of spaghetti for him to come and get. My heart breaks for her.

 

[Moxie Vi]

I really wish I was posting that Johnny has been found, taken in by someone and has been playing happily etc., but sadly the search continues.

There is a Come Home Johhny! FB page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/373246479483985/

His Mother has posted as of April 22, that she spoke with the Marion County Sheriffs Office and they are going take divers into the two big lakes in the area. She aslo posted on her FB page the other day that she saved a plate of spaghetti for him to come and get. My heart breaks for her.

I live on one of the lakes and will keep my eyes peeled for the searchers. We have tons of wildlife such as bears, snakes, and gators in the space between the lakes even though there are tons of walking trails.

One of my friends is on the SAR team that has been out and I always pester him for info. I've heard some rumors but nothing substantiated yet.

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[TurtlePie]

I live on one of the lakes and will keep my eyes peeled for the searchers. We have tons of wildlife such as bears, snakes, and gators in the space between the lakes even though there are tons of walking trails.

One of my friends is on the SAR team that has been out and I always pester him for info. I've heard some rumors but nothing substantiated yet.

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Rumors huh...not sure what to think of that but I hope it's something miracle-like. Oh please do keep us posted!

 

[KateB]

Johnny was added to NamUs on 6/2/2014.

Status Missing
First name John
Middle name Ronald
Last name Radabaugh
Nickname/Alias Johnny
Date last seen February 25, 2014 00:00
Date entered 06/02/2014
Age last seen 48 to 48 years old
Age now 48 years old
Race White
Ethnicity
Sex Male
Height (inches) 63.0 to 64.0
Weight (pounds) 135.0 to 140.0

Dental Status: Dental information / charting is currently not available
DNA Status: Initial inquiry underway
Fingerprint Information Status: Fingerprint information is currently not available

Where are you, Johnny?

 

[mrsobrien]

This is so darn sad!

 

[CluelessWonder]

As warm as it has been, I suppose that doesn't bode well for John.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

[h=3]Family seeks answers in loved one missing five months[/h]
The family of missing Marion County man Johnny Radabaugh Jr. is desperate for answers five months after the mentally challenged 48-year-old went missing.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/26117456/family-seeks-answers-in-loved-one-missing-five-months

 

[PJFL]

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140819/ARTICLES/140819606/1412?Title=Human-remains-discovered-off-C-R-315-near-Fort-McCoy



"FORT McCOY &#8212; Marion County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating human bones found in a wooded area just north of Fort McCoy.

Men found the remains just inside a berm off the road in the 19300 block of Northwest County Road 315 on Monday morning.

The identity of the remains and the cause of death have not been determined, according to a Sheriff's Office news release."

More at link.

 

[KateB]

A: Where Johnny went missing
B: Today's discovery

http://goo.gl/maps/W44ws

(change options to Walking and its 34 miles.)

Another article with about the same information -

http://www.ocala.com/article/201408...is-planned-for-human-remains-found-off-CR-315

On Wednesday, Dr. Michael Warren, director of the C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory within the Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, said what typically happens when remains are found is that personnel at the Medical Examiner's Office will do initial processing that includes a complete inventory and photographs.
Warren said the remains then are transferred to his office by internal personnel or by courier. He said his office first confirms the inventory and then begins to analyze the remains.