ID ID - Michael “Monkey” Vaughan, 5, last seen near home, Fruitland, 27 Jul 2021 #1 *endangered*

[katydid23]

FYI There is a RSO about a 2 minute drive from Michael’s home.

Ugghhh...not good news.

 

[OldCop]

He had 2 counts under this charge:
Section 18-1508 – Idaho State Legislature

The case was back in ‘93 but the SO was about 26 at the time.

Ugghhh...not good news.

 

[OldCop]

FBI taking over the investigation. I'll be back with a link

ETA: I saw it live on KBOI 2 News but can't get a link yet

Thank you for the info. From what I had been seeing, LE released a statement, but never held a press conference since he disappeared. Smaller towns have less resources and less experience in these types of cases.Glad the FBI is joining in. Is it the CARD team?

 

[OldCop]

I’ve located a second SRO within a 2 minute drive. His case goes back to 2003 and the charges are also alarming:
Section 18-1507 – Idaho State Legislature

 

[hawkeyefan51]

Please be found safe little guy!!! So cute with his messed up hair.

 

[hibachai]

Following up on my previous post:

Fruitland police responded to a call around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday after reports claimed Michael Joseph Vaughn had gone missing. It isn’t clear whether the parents made the 911 call or if someone else reported the boy missing.
Where is Michael Joseph Vaughn, 5-Year-Old from Fruitland

Something seems a little off here.

Hoping this isn't another case like Xavior Harrelson's

 

[hibachai]

"In cooperation with the ground search efforts, the Army National Guard deployed a helicopter and conducted a search of the entire area. This afternoon water levels in the area canals were reduced and searched by law enforcement K-9 and fire personnel with no success. Confident that the immediate area was thoroughly searched, the Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue Team was released this afternoon and law enforcement will continue to coordinate search efforts."

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[Filly]

Please Michael be safe. Get home.

 

[modesty blaise]

FYI There is a RSO about a 2 minute drive from Michael’s home.

 

[annpats]

This boy is just the cutest! I hope no-one has harmed him.....how could they, he's gorgeous!

 

[Filly]

No good with maps. I found a community park and splashland. If Michael has ever been there would he figure on trekking to the playground?

Worrying about abandoned or cars being worked on. Kids climb in those trunks. Surely LE has checked.

Clothing description? Do they mean shorts or he is in his underwear? I'm thinking those boxing length shorts? Please find him. He reminds me of my brother at that age. Despite knowing he'd get whooped if he just left the house he'd be up with the sun, leave PJ'S on, take a box of Captain Crunch, his Big Wheel and just go.

Stay at home mom. Detective dad. We were watched. Some kids they just........go!!!!!

 

[OldCop]

No good with maps. I found a community park and splashland. If Michael has ever been there would he figure on trekking to the playground?

Worrying about abandoned or cars being worked on. Kids climb in those trunks. Surely LE has checked.

Clothing description? Do they mean shorts or he is in his underwear? I'm thinking those boxing length shorts? Please find him. He reminds me of my brother at that age. Despite knowing he'd get whooped if he just left the house he'd be up with the sun, leave PJ'S on, take a box of Captain Crunch, his Big Wheel and just go.

Stay at home mom. Detective dad. We were watched. Some kids they just........go!!!!!

They said he would regularly go to neighbors homes looking for someone to play with. I wonder how far he would travel on these jaunts?

 

[annpats]

Wouldn't you think a young child would be safe in small town rural Idaho?

But it goes to show you, there is potential danger everywhere in many different forms.

 

[Trackergd]

Suggest everyone check their pools, sheds and under any trees and shrubs. When it gets dark, children get frightened and crawl into little hidey holes. Any in-ground pools that have access doors to the pump equipment should be checked. A little concerned about the woods and long green scum covered pond to the west of the development. If he was grabbed, it's the closest area of opportunity for getting out of earshot of the local residents. Like others, I wonder what his comfort range of travel is.

 

[Trackergd]

Fingers crossed that today he is located. He's hungry so he might go knock on doors looking for food.

 

[OldCop]

Map of RSO’s in the vicinity of Michael’s home.

 

[OldCop]

Suggest everyone check their pools, sheds and under any trees and shrubs. When it gets dark, children get frightened and crawl into little hidey holes. Any in-ground pools that have access doors to the pump equipment should be checked. A little concerned about the woods and long green scum covered pond to the west of the development. If he was grabbed, it's the closest area of opportunity for getting out of earshot of the local residents. Like others, I wonder what his comfort range of travel is.

Thanks for posting this @Trackergd. I’m really surprised that they released the Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue Team after only 1 day.

 

[Trackergd]

There is another thread about a young child in PA that wandered off and was located drowned in a pool (Lenny Hatinda) near his home. Folks just don't seem to get the message about fencing in their pools and locking the gate.

I am surprised about releasing the SAR Team as well. Might relate to what LE knows at this point.

 

[Rosegold68]

Wouldn't you think a young child would be safe in small town rural Idaho?

But it goes to show you, there is potential danger everywhere in many different forms.

Summer Wells disappeared from a rural location. not safe anywhere unfortunately

 

[Trackergd]

Without prejudice I will note that at no time were my kids ever out of our eyesight. If they played outside our home, one of us was sitting on the porch watching. Doing the same now for our great grandson, with the addition of four 4K color cameras.