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

[303gmf]

Where did you read that?

On Hidden True Crime, posted above by maagaer

 

[mom2chloe]

I got this impression too. Like Kegan Kline in the Delphi murders case, for those who followed that one.

He even looks like KK.

 

[Deleted member 306806]

If there is any case that I wish to see reassigned to a different law enforcement agency, it is this one. IMO, this case is going no where if it stays with Fruitland PD. IMO they need to start from scratch, interviewing and investigating everyone who was at the house when Michael disappeared.

 

[mom2chloe]

If there is any case that I wish to see reassigned to a different law enforcement agency, it is this one. IMO, this case is going no where if it stays with Fruitland PD. IMO they need to start from scratch, interviewing and investigating everyone who was at the house when Michael disappeared.

Curious whether you’re local. I ask because I have family in Meridian and wonder if your thoughts indicate maybe we are not dealing with the best of LE. Happens all the time. Look forward to your input. This is a case I mostly stayed away from until recently because it is difficult at best. TIA.

 

[Deleted member 306806]

Curious whether you’re local. I ask because I have family in Meridian and wonder if your thoughts indicate maybe we are not dealing with the best of LE. Happens all the time. Look forward to your input. This is a case I mostly stayed away from until recently because it is difficult at best. TIA.

I am not local. This is all MOO from what i have read about the case in MSM, and seen in social media. This case set off my hinky meter from the get-go.

 

[KathPlumber]

I am not local. This is all MOO from what i have read about the case in MSM, and seen in social media. This case set off my hinky meter from the get-go.

Are you implying the family are involved?

 

[Knox]

Are you implying the family are involved?

I too wasn't sure what that meant. But for better or worse, FPD has handed the case over to the Payette County Prosecutors Office. It's been with that office for over six months, so the ball is in their court. If the case has weak spots, it's their job to figure that out in order to move forward. Let's hope the PCPO has competent eyes on this.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Does anyone here subscribe to the Argus Observer? This is a new article, but it is behind a paywall. I'm wondering what item the Fruitland PD purchased. Since the article just dropped, hopefully other publications will also print the information.

Fruitland Police Department gets $6K to buy item for Michael Vaughan case

FRUITLAND — As part of their continued efforts to solve the case, Fruitland Police are trying to purchase something that is related to investigation of missing child, Michael Vaughan. The

www.argusobserver.com

 

[Bethan]

In the article linked above, it is described as

“an item believed to have evidentiary value and required for forensic processing,”

No further information is given

 

[Unalienable Rights]

In the article linked above, it is described as

“an item believed to have evidentiary value and required for forensic processing,”

No further information is given

Thank you.

 

[tealrose]

... wait. They're trying to BUY a piece of evidence???

What on earth? How would they end up needing to buy it instead of just confiscating it?

Is speculation about what this might be permitted? Because racking my brain, I just cannot imagine.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

... wait. They're trying to BUY a piece of evidence???

What on earth? How would they end up needing to buy it instead of just confiscating it?

Is speculation about what this might be permitted? Because racking my brain, I just cannot imagine.

I have no idea what it could be, but it says it is "required for forensic processing," so it must have something to do with the testing of potential evidence. The FBI has been actively involved in this case from the beginning, and I can't imagine what type of item needed for forensic testing wouldn't have been available through the FBI. I hope more information will come out.

 

[charminglane]

A car that was sold?

 

[Knox]

... wait. They're trying to BUY a piece of evidence???

What on earth? How would they end up needing to buy it instead of just confiscating it?

Is speculation about what this might be permitted? Because racking my brain, I just cannot imagine.

The Argus Observer​

As part of their continued efforts to solve the case of missing child, Michael Vaughan, Fruitland Police are trying to purchase something related to investigation. Here's the latest in a story that has stretched out since July of 2021.



argusobserver.com
Fruitland Police Department gets $6K to buy item for Michael Vaughan case

Good thought @charminglane or maybe equipment to perform testing?

 

[Knox]

10. The Council reviewed a request from Police Chief Huff to purchase an item believed to have evidentiary value and required for forensic processing regarding the Michael Vaughan Investigation. Councilor Pierson moved to approve the purchase request in the amount of $6,000.00. with funds to be used from the Michael Vaughan Reward Fund. Seconded by Councilor Limbaugh. Motion carried.

City Council Minutes

Fruitland, Idaho is a small community located in Payette County. Although we maintain strong ties to our agricultrual heritage, we are proud of our ability to attract a diversity of business and light industry

www.fruitland.org

I went to the City Council meeting (1/27/25) website thinking there might be more details, but nope!
@charminglane's thought on a car is probably correct! They were operating a taxi service at the time Michael went missing. Stacy also mentioned a truck in that rambling interview released recently.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

My first thought was also a vehicle. Whatever it is, it's sad that after all this time, they are still trying to get it.

 

[tealrose]

I suppose a car takes sense as the item, but makes zero sense with the buying it part...

Even cars don't get purchased when they're evidence; they're confiscated.

I mean... Purchasing evidence would create a conflict of interest, among other ethical concerns, that would likely destroy any evidentiary value since it wouldn't be admissible!

 

[marloweclover]

Quite possibly unrelated, but keeping an eye on this. Caldwell is about half an hour from Fruitland.

police-investigation-underway-as-authorities-dig-up-backyard-of-caldwell-home

 

[Gemmie]

Quite possibly unrelated, but keeping an eye on this. Caldwell is about half an hour from Fruitland.

police-investigation-underway-as-authorities-dig-up-backyard-of-caldwell-home

While it could still be related, I did not find any of the 4 names on the record as having lived at this address now or in the past. Although these things aren't always accurate... It wasn't like a for-sure with their name attached the the property. I did surface digging and didn't dig deep.

JMO

 

[Knox]

No mention of the FBI or FPD being there, highly unlikely.

Police investigation reveals no bodies after digging up backyard of Caldwell home

The house is cordoned off with police tape, and a significant police presence appears to be supporting the investigation.

www.kivitv.com