Found Deceased CA - Beau Mann, 39, Tech CEO, texted “911” after leaving store, Studio City, 30 Nov 2021 *found deceased 2023*

[akazia1978]

I'm guessing he never made it to a detox if he did relapse. Usually you can call out after a few days, they will let you use a staff phone supervised, not your cell though, but it's been over 30 days now also, so even more concerning.

It's just so weird we were setting up our companies around the same time. The CEO of ours relapsed one day (I was CTO) and all I got was one word "help" in a text, which we were able to track via loc data to a bad area in San Fran. Anyway, long story short, the CEO ended up in hospital in a state of psychosis and then rehab. Company kind of fell apart after that. I hope that he is not afraid of his image being damaged, as the sober community is not judgmental. Fingers crossed he shows up alive, and that this was not foul play.

 

[Teignmouth 22]

What is everyone's take on what most likely happened to him? I'm at a loss on this one.
1. He met with foul play
2. He relapsed and is getting help/treatment
3. He is voluntarily missing
4. Other

1, unfortunately. No contact with his family including mother whom he appears to be close to after 6 weeks - not good. Then there's the 911 call (same as 999 here in the UK as far as I can see - medical emergency or life at risk). If he had relapsed that would make him more vulnerable of course - as would relationship and other such emotional issues.

I am following this (I'm in recovery myself), hoping I am wrong and he turns up alive, and hoping his loved ones will know something soon.

All MOO

 

[Wokesleuth]

What is everyone's take on what most likely happened to him? I'm at a loss on this one.
1. He met with foul play
2. He relapsed and is getting help/treatment
3. He is voluntarily missing
4. Other

4

 

[Psychic Sleuth]

4

Anything specific come to mind?

 

[Wokesleuth]

Anything specific come to mind?

OK, let me preface with I believe he could have relapsed but also don't think that would have stopped him from communicating with his friends and family blog etc... It seems he has made a life out of communicating about these matters and took pride in his experience in it and liked the attention to a degree. typically IMO if someone is hiding out at a rehab facility it is usually because they have legal matters they are not ready or willing to handle yet and w don't see that here.
I literally can not get over texting 911, not saying that it's not possibly a manic episode as the reason but in that case I believe you would likely see him calling 911 and possibly hanging up and getting called back etc, but it makes me feel like he was possibly trying to act natural and get some help with out tipping his hand to present company. so my question ultimately is did he owe some bad people money? what is the word on the street? these are the things I am thinking, not to mention but if cocaine is involved there are usually some real shady characters.

 

[Psychic Sleuth]

OK, let me preface with I believe he could have relapsed but also don't think that would have stopped him from communicating with his friends and family blog etc... It seems he has made a life out of communicating about these matters and took pride in his experience in it and liked the attention to a degree. typically IMO if someone is hiding out at a rehab facility it is usually because they have legal matters they are not ready or willing to handle yet and w don't see that here.
I literally can not get over texting 911, not saying that it's not possibly a manic episode as the reason but in that case I believe you would likely see him calling 911 and possibly hanging up and getting called back etc, but it makes me feel like he was possibly trying to act natural and get some help with out tipping his hand to present company. so my question ultimately is did he owe some bad people money? what is the word on the street? these are the things I am thinking, not to mention but if cocaine is involved there are usually some real shady characters.

I think anything is possible at this point. The 911 text is still nagging at me too.

 

[Spartygirl]

I am trying to figure why he texted 911 from an Uber, apparently.

The obvious, simplest answer could be that the driver was threatening him somehow, and did away with him, for some reason.

But I think if that was the case, there would be an arrest already. Uber and Lyft have very detailed info, and they would know who the driver was, and would share that with LE.

And IIUC, reportedly, the driver claims he dropped him off back at home. The family said there was no video evidence of that.

If the police accepted that version of the driver's story, then I think there must be reasons they did so. Perhaps he asked to be dropped off at the corner or something like that. I have a hard time believing an Uber driver would 'disappear' a rider while on the clock with the job, knowing there are clear records that the driver is with him.

I am leaning more towards BM sending that text out of paranoia because he was relapsing?

Yes... and.. do we even know for sure he was in a car with an UBER driver ??
I dont think LE has confirmed this.

He may not have even been with an UBER driver.

I, personally, think he was, for him to send that text, but what if he wasn't ???
What if he "thought" he was due to relapsing/hallucinating ??

He just knew to text 911 because something made him scared and fearful, whether it was himself being paranoid, or other.

JMO

 

[Wokesleuth]

I think anything is possible at this point. The 911 text is still nagging at me too.

Agreed way too many unknowns to be certain about anything at this point, for instance we don't even have verification of the rideshare service. I know for a fact you can use uber with a fake name and uber gift cards to reload.
Alternately to fake being an uber/lyft all you would need is a sticker or placard.

 

[Teignmouth 22]

I have found a new news story about Beau Mann's company Sober Grid. Unfortunately I cannot see the story because I'm in the UK and it won't give me access. As far as I can tell it is from an appropriate news source called the Union Bulletin. Googling that and Beau's name should make it the first hit on google (I haven't posted the link because a) I can't read it and b) in case it doesn't turn out to be from an appropriate source). I can see that Beau's name is mentioned as founder/CEO of the company, but nothing else. What is interesting is that it was published just one day ago according to the google search and Beau is still missing as far as I am aware and has been for nearly two months. So I'm curious to know if there is information there about him being missing (or found) or anything else relating to the case.

I'm in recovery myself so Beau's case is of interest to me. Apologies in advance if what I've found isn't relevant or appropriate, but maybe it is and someone else can view it and make a judgment.

Hoping I've handled this correctly!

 

[GoneGoldfishin']

I have found a new news story about Beau Mann's company Sober Grid. Unfortunately I cannot see the story because I'm in the UK and it won't give me access. As far as I can tell it is from an appropriate news source called the Union Bulletin. Googling that and Beau's name should make it the first hit on google (I haven't posted the link in case it doesn't turn out to be appropriate!). I can see that Beau's name is mentioned as founder/CEO of the company, but nothing else. What is interesting is that it was published just one day ago according to the google search and Beau is still missing as far as I am aware and has been for nearly two months. So I'm curious to know if there is information there about him being missing (or found) or anything else relating to the case.

I'm in recovery myself so Beau's case is of interest to me. Apologies in advance if what I've found isn't relevant or appropriate, but maybe it is and someone else can view it and make a judgment.

There is no mention of him being missing. He is listed as the founder in the third paragraph. It seems to be promotional only.
ETA: Deleted quote of article, as I am not sure it is msm.

 

[Teignmouth 22]

There is no mention of him being missing. He is listed as the founder in the third paragraph. It seems to be promotional only.
ETA: Deleted quote of article, as I am not sure it is msm.

Ah I see, thank you for checking and letting me know! Much appreciated. It popped up when I searched for news but without being able to see it I was reluctant to post a link!

 

[GoodEarth]

Ah I see, thank you for checking and letting me know! Much appreciated. It popped up when I searched for news but without being able to see it I was reluctant to post a link!

From Sober Grid's Facebook page (in FB search for Sober Grid), Wendy Warrington, who has been listed as COO, is quoted in the following company post made on Dec. 31, with Warrington now having the title 'Acting CEO':
“Now a member of our team is missing. We’re asking our community for their help.”

Beau is the founder of the social media community Sober Grid, which was created for recovering addicts. After suffering with addiction when he was younger, Mann created Sober Grid in 2016 to provide a safe space for also suffering from substance abuse.
“Sober Grid has been successful in touching thousands of lives across 117 countries because of our teams’ shared experiences with our community and our clients.,” said Wendy Warrington, Acting CEO of Sober Grid. “Now a member of our team is missing. We’re asking our community for their help.”
According to the company, Mann texted “911” shortly after leaving the convenience store where he was last seen.

 

[bykerladi]

At this juncture I'm concerned he OD'd out there somewhere...

 

[GoodEarth]

At this juncture I'm concerned he OD'd out there somewhere...

I have the same concern, especially given the heightened risk of Fentanyl poisoning these days. No telling what might get mixed into street drugs sold as meth or cocaine.

But if so... why the 911 text, sent shortly after leaving the convenience store? And, if he OD'd, isn't it more likely the body would have shown up by now?

Foul play seems pretty likely too.

 

[katydid23]

I have the same concern, especially given the heightened risk of Fentanyl poisoning these days. No telling what might get mixed into street drugs sold as meth or cocaine.

But if so... why the 911 text, sent shortly after leaving the convenience store? And, if he OD'd, isn't it more likely the body would have shown up by now?

Foul play seems pretty likely too.

Yes, that area he was last seen in is VERY crowded and citified. I think he would have been found if he had OD'ed all alone. So it makes me think he was with someone if that was happening.

 

[Steve McQueen]

Yes, that area he was last seen in is VERY crowded and citified. I think he would have been found if he had OD'ed all alone. So it makes me think he was with someone if that was happening.

That and the 911 call suggests foul play to me. MOO

 

[PorterFitzgerald]

Disappointing to see so few updates in this case... nothing in the mainstream media in at least 3 weeks from what I can find.
I think that the length of disappearance in this case has made the likelihood of a relapse low. It has been 57 days. I'm not aware of any treatment program lasting that long, and I find it hard to believe that he wouldn't be found in 57 days if he were in urban Los Angeles.
Despite this, I do think this case is solvable. Somebody has to know something. Somebody saw him, wherever he was going.

 

[Brexs]

<modsnip> I feel certain this was foul play and is solvable. Def have questions surrounding why ppl are not being questioned and more effort involved.

 

[Steve McQueen]

<modsnip> I feel certain this was foul play and is solvable. Def have questions surrounding why ppl are not being questioned and more effort involved.

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[cocomod]

I am honestly surprised at how little information and how little MSM we have on this case. He is well known, yet everything is quiet!