ID ID - Michael “Monkey” Vaughan, 5, last seen near home, Fruitland, 27 Jul 2021 #3

[Knox]

In his interview with the YouTuber, Wondra said his attorney told him he's no longer a person of interest in Vaughan's abduction. Chief Huff says that's not true.

When 7 Investigates called Wondra's attorney to get a straight answer, the attorney said "he has no comment at this time" and hung up the phone.

One of The Suspects in Southern Idaho Boys Disappearance Says he Wasn't Involved

Originally published Jan. 14 on KTVB.COM.

www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com

Case in point - Stacey is a liar ...

 

[samsmom]

2-1/2 years later. Are we any closer to finding out what happened? I think not. My candle is lit for you Big Boy.

 

[Knox]

The day after he spoke to Romero, Wondra gave a YouTuber a new piece of information: He, Brandon and Sarah pulled over at SW 8th St and S Arizona Ave to put power-steering fluid in the car right after they left for Kuna the day Michael was abducted.

He said they saw a child playing by himself on the sidewalk down the street on SW 8th Street between South Arizona Avenue and South Washington Avenue, which is around the corner from the Vaughans' home.

Wondra struggled to recall the memory but claimed the child was playing with something and stated it was not Michael Vaughan.

"The kid I saw did not depict Michael at all. The kid I saw looked like he had very dark hair like mine," Wondra said. "It didn't look like a five-year-old kid at all. I'd say, if I had to guess, maybe seven, eight, nine. He wasn't a little kid, you know what I mean. That's why I said it didn't concern me he was out and about doing his thing."

'I'm here to clear my name': One of the suspects in Michael Vaughan's disappearance says he wasn't involved

It's been two months since Stacey Wondra was released from federal custody, convicted of a gun crime unrelated to the disappearance of little Michael.

www.ktvb.com

 

[ChatteringBirds]

"The kid I saw did not depict Michael at all. The kid I saw looked like he had very dark hair like mine," Wondra said. "It didn't look like a five-year-old kid at all

Something doesn't feel right about this "story" to me. It feels like making the claim, Yeah we were stopped close to a kid, but it wasn't Michael.
JMO.

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

Something doesn't feel right about this "story" to me. It feels like making the claim, Yeah we were stopped close to a kid, but it wasn't Michael.
JMO.

I thought he sounded mostly honest when speaking but what do I know… wow, he put himself and vehicle and the others right there.

 

[samsmom]

I’ve watched several interviews regarding Stacey Wondra. I’ve noticed his stories varying based on comments by the community watching. IMHO

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

The day after he spoke to Romero, Wondra gave a YouTuber a new piece of information: He, Brandon and Sarah pulled over at SW 8th St and S Arizona Ave to put power-steering fluid in the car right after they left for Kuna the day Michael was abducted.

He said they saw a child playing by himself on the sidewalk down the street on SW 8th Street between South Arizona Avenue and South Washington Avenue, which is around the corner from the Vaughans' home.

Wondra struggled to recall the memory but claimed the child was playing with something and stated it was not Michael Vaughan.

"The kid I saw did not depict Michael at all. The kid I saw looked like he had very dark hair like mine," Wondra said. "It didn't look like a five-year-old kid at all. I'd say, if I had to guess, maybe seven, eight, nine. He wasn't a little kid, you know what I mean. That's why I said it didn't concern me he was out and about doing his thing."

'I'm here to clear my name': One of the suspects in Michael Vaughan's disappearance says he wasn't involved

It's been two months since Stacey Wondra was released from federal custody, convicted of a gun crime unrelated to the disappearance of little Michael.

www.ktvb.com

In this article it says ‘one of the suspects’ but in the recent spate of interviews since his release, SW has claimed he is not a suspect. So, which one is it?
JMO MOO

 

[Knox]

I’ve watched several interviews regarding Stacey Wondra. I’ve noticed his stories varying based on comments by the community watching. IMHO

Exactly! In the Youtube interview (mentioned by MSM), he gives different details. IMO, he's lying. Wondra is trying to format his story based on the evidence he thinks LE may have.

 

[mkl9514]

I go back-and-forth on Wondra's involvement but... does this man not have a lawyer?! If not, he really needs to lawyer up or get a new one. Even if you are clean as a whistle, going to the media in the middle of a situation like this without clear guidelines from the attorney/LE is not going to help clear your name.

 

[Observe_dont_Absorb]

I go back-and-forth on Wondra's involvement but... does this man not have a lawyer?! If not, he really needs to lawyer up or get a new one. Even if you are clean as a whistle, going to the media in the middle of a situation like this without clear guidelines from the attorney/LE is not going to help clear your name.

He obv doesn’t have a lawyer. Or they’d tell him not to speak to journalists and YouTubers.

I assume state appointed legal representation kicks in if \ when a person is arrested and taken in for questioning on an issue.

JMO MOO

 

[Knox]

He obv doesn’t have a lawyer. Or they’d tell him not to speak to journalists and YouTubers.

I assume state appointed legal representation kicks in if \ when a person is arrested and taken in for questioning on an issue.

JMO MOO

Not true, he does have an attorney - in one of the recent Youtube interviews, his attorney was trying to call him while he was talking to the host.

In his interview with the YouTuber, Wondra said his attorney told him he's no longer a person of interest in Michael's abduction. Chief huff says that's not true.

When 7 Investigates called his attorney to get a straight answer, the attorney said "he has no comment at this time" and hung up the phone.

'I'm here to clear my name': One of the suspects in Michael Vaughan's disappearance says he wasn't involved

It's been two months since Stacey Wondra was released from federal custody, convicted of a gun crime unrelated to the disappearance of little Michael.

www.ktvb.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

This July will mark the three year anniversary since Michael Vaughan disappeared near his home in Fruitland.

For several months it appeared as if he would never be found. Calls and tips to the Fruitland Police numbered in the hundreds, but still no trace of the now seven year old who is affectionately known as "Monkey" by family and friends.

Then, a little over a year ago, Fruitland Police caught a lead. They searched the home and property of Sarah and Stacy Wondra, which is just a few blocks from where Michael was last seen. Fruitland Police said in a press conference after the search that they had discovered evidence that Michael's remains were likely buried in the backyard at one point, but have since been moved to an unknown location

The case of missing Michael Vaughan 'In the hands of the Payette County Prosecutor'

This July will mark the three year anniversary since Michael Vaughan disappeared near his home in Fruitland.For several months it appeared as if he would never

idahonews.com

 

[Knox]

This July will mark the three year anniversary since Michael Vaughan disappeared near his home in Fruitland.

For several months it appeared as if he would never be found. Calls and tips to the Fruitland Police numbered in the hundreds, but still no trace of the now seven year old who is affectionately known as "Monkey" by family and friends.

Then, a little over a year ago, Fruitland Police caught a lead. They searched the home and property of Sarah and Stacy Wondra, which is just a few blocks from where Michael was last seen. Fruitland Police said in a press conference after the search that they had discovered evidence that Michael's remains were likely buried in the backyard at one point, but have since been moved to an unknown location

The case of missing Michael Vaughan 'In the hands of the Payette County Prosecutor'

This July will mark the three year anniversary since Michael Vaughan disappeared near his home in Fruitland.For several months it appeared as if he would never

idahonews.com

Is it going to linger with the PCDA's office for 10+ years or more, like Hailey Dunn's case?
I'm very frustrated!!

 

[DS2021]

Bump

 

[samsmom]

Unrelated to Michael but an interesting tidbit.

2 weeks ago Stacey Wondra was put back in jail for probation violation. I can’t find MSM article on it(maybe someone else can). I saw it on CLL channel. She’s been approved here on a one-time basis in the past. But there was official looking documents on her show. IMO.

 

[misstt85]

Police are testing for DNA in case of missing boy Michael Vaughan​

Fruitland police say they have recovered several pieces of evidence and are testing for DNA evidence.

Police say they have sent the evidence to a private DNA lab and the results could take some time.

In November, investigators dug up the backyard of a home in Fruitland and arrested Sarah Wondra for failure to report the death of Michael Vaughan. After searching the backyard and the home, police said they found no human remains, but believe Michael was possibly killed, buried and later relocated.


Officers are also following up on new information received as a result of their last press conference, where Fruitland police identified three other people who lived at the home during the time of Michael’s disappearance.

Police have since talked with all three of them, which includes Sarah’s husband, Stacey Wondra, who is currently in the Washington County Jail on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.


Sarah Wondra is expected back in court next month as she has been in custody of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to restore competency before having a preliminary hearing.

No other charges have been filed in the case so far.

 

[DS2021]

Police are testing for DNA in case of missing boy Michael Vaughan​

Fruitland police say they have recovered several pieces of evidence and are testing for DNA evidence.

Police say they have sent the evidence to a private DNA lab and the results could take some time.

In November, investigators dug up the backyard of a home in Fruitland and arrested Sarah Wondra for failure to report the death of Michael Vaughan. After searching the backyard and the home, police said they found no human remains, but believe Michael was possibly killed, buried and later relocated.


Officers are also following up on new information received as a result of their last press conference, where Fruitland police identified three other people who lived at the home during the time of Michael’s disappearance.

Police have since talked with all three of them, which includes Sarah’s husband, Stacey Wondra, who is currently in the Washington County Jail on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.


Sarah Wondra is expected back in court next month as she has been in custody of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to restore competency before having a preliminary hearing.

No other charges have been filed in the case so far.

Police are testing for DNA in case of missing boy Michael Vaughan - East Idaho News

FRUITLAND (KIVI TV) — Fruitland police say they have recovered several pieces of evidence and are testing for DNA evidence. Police say they have sent the evidence to a private DNA lab and the results could take some time. In November, investigators dug up the backyard of a home in Fruitland and...

www.eastidahonews.com

This is from January of 2023

 

[ChatteringBirds]

For a moment, I thought there was potentially new evidence. Will this family ever find out what happened to their precious boy?

 

[Knox]

Unrelated to Michael but an interesting tidbit.

2 weeks ago Stacey Wondra was put back in jail for probation violation. I can’t find MSM article on it(maybe someone else can). I saw it on CLL channel. She’s been approved here on a one-time basis in the past. But there was official looking documents on her show. IMO.

I saw that. He was arrested by Federal Marshalls on 3/21/24, with a hearing scheduled for 5/28/24. Misc. charges related to probation violations. This guy's a mess, makes me wonder if he's intentionally violating?

He must be in fed custody now, not in Ada County jail currently. I re-registered for a Pacer account, I'll look again after the account is confirmed.

 

[Knox]

Published: Mar. 1, 2024 at 2:46 PM PST

FRUITLAND, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The case of missing Michael Vaughan of Fruitland has been ongoing for almost three years, and now the case is being handed over to the Payette County Prosecutors Office.

According to KBOI, Fruitland Police Chief JD Huff has forwarded the case to the prosecutor for the second time, saying they believe there is enough evidence to show that Vaughan’s body was once buried on the property of Sarah and Stacy Wondra.

After nearly 3 years, the case of missing Michael Vaughan is being forwarded to the Payette County Prosecutor

Fruitland Police Chief JD Huff has forwarded the case to the prosecutor for the second time

www.kmvt.com

Last news story I can find - 3/1/24. PCPO has had the case for three months now, hopefully we hear something soon. Not sure what the latest is on Stacey or Sarah? Is he locked up again?