Found Deceased IL - Jake Cefolia, 49, jogging, car found, SVP of United Airlines, Chicago, 6 Aug 2020

[enelram]

What time was the event supposed to start on Friday?
He was pumping gas at 9:15am. Was he on his way to the event or not planning to go?
Has LE gotten the trace on his GPS on car?
Or was it turned off or not tracking?
Did he make any other stops before parking at the preserve?
Any local news on the search yesterday?

 

[diggndeeperstill]

I am not sure why there was any discussion that he went to Waterfall Glen with intention rather than he met with foul play? The area from the gas station to Waterfall Glenn (Cass & Bluff) is 20 minutes from the gas station. So much could have happened on the way. خرائط ‪Google‬‏‏

They found one phone at home. Did he have another? What did they do with his car? Was the amount of gas left in tank appropriate? Seat in correct location? Was the meeting with Realtor scheduled after his dinner with a family member or before? What was the meeting for? Signature? Were both his girlfriends single? I get him leaving his running watch at home. He wasn’t going running. Is it at all possible he just forgot his phone? If he was intoxicated night before, maybe a little headache and he was in a rush made him forget? Do LE have any info on cell phone pings? Did he take his clubs to San Francisco and just not get them back out of his car? (If he even took his car to the airport) When is the last time he saw his kids? Was he avoiding people he cared about? Who knew about the investigation? Does he normally wear a ball cap? Was his car found locked or unlocked? Has anyone reported seeing his car before LE? Anyone reported seeing him in the preserve?

I’m baffled by this. But then I *think* and hope there has to be more known but not shared. Because of—

This is not the typical “missing persons” case and most definitely not the typical missing person.
There are no updates from LE in the form of press conferences. No requests from LE for Jake to reach out and let them know he’s safe. No requests for tips, no reward, no interviews with loved ones, no posts by police. No mention of criminal case specifics. WHY????

If by chance, he’s had help and is with someone now. I would assume *if* charges come against him that person that may have helped would need to communicate their help to LE. Maybe the key will be filing charges or dismissing the investigation.

 

[kelsie]

Surveillance video shows missing United Airlines executive Jake Cefolia at gas station; police docs reveal new details about the investigation

As previously reported, Elmhurst Police confirmed that Cefolia is the subject of a criminal investigation that began before he was reported missing, though he has not been charged with any crimes, and authorities have not issued a warrant for his arrest. The City of Elmhurst declined to provide any records related to the ongoing criminal investigation.

“All requested records pertaining to a criminal investigation are being withheld as the release of any part of the records would interfere with pending or actually and reasonably contemplated law enforcement proceedings,” attorneys for the City of Elmhurst wrote in a response letter to the public records request.

I think it's interesting that there is *not* a warrant for his arrest. I really wonder what the investigation is about.

I haven't caught up on this thread in a few days - but I just wanted to say, in case nobody else did, that the weird Find Jake page has been replaced with a more serious one that doesn't involve the guy who's convinced he works for Mark Zuckerberg.

 

[YaYa_521]

Elmhurst Missing Man 'Fantasized About Going Off Grid': Police

ELMHURST, IL — The last person to see Jake Cefolia, the missing airline executive from Elmhurst, was his son, Elmhurst police say. His son, who left his father's house the evening of Aug. 6, reported his father was extremely drunk.

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According to the report, K. C. said her ex-husband suffered no mental illness to her knowledge or took any medication. But she said he might have a drinking problem. She also told police that Cefolia "fantasized about going off the grid," meaning having no electronics or communications with others, the report said.

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R. told police that Cefolia mentioned something about wanting to go into the mountains to be alone.
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Much more at link. will need help

 

[Kittybunny]

Yes, but why would he choose to stage foul play over an accident? I think it would be much easier for something to appear as an accident than as foul play.

My hinky meter is starting to lean toward the last person to see Jake at his home Thursday. It's possible that person resembles Jake and went about making it appear as if Jake was going about his business Friday. Especially wearing a baseball cap into a gas station.

If the person in the gas station was wearing a mask and a baseball cap, how can it be confirmed that person was Jake?

It's also possible that someone who harmed Jake knew of his plans to attend a golf outing on Friday and planted the car with the clubs inside near the Forest Preserve.

But why? What's the motive? Whoever it was also needed transportation out of the park.

I think a simpler explanation is that Jake either kept his clubs in the car, or he wanted it to appear like he was headed to the golf outing.

Alcohol is a strong depressant and can exacerbate suicidal thoughts.

Given all the other factors and circumstances, self-harm is so much more likely to me. Accident also a strong possibility.

 

[pikachu1322]

He was supposed to go golfing that day. That makes me think he didn’t intend to miss it. Hmmmm..... jmo

You're reading WAY too much into the golf clubs....I keep mine in my car all the time.

 

[pikachu1322]

There are some pretty insane theories in here. There is literally nothing to indicate foul play at all. Suicide, I can buy that for sure, and I know going off the grid is difficult but having the POA set up to move the house moved into trust indicates heavily to me going into hiding since POA expires at time of death, and if he was planning on killing himself POA would be worthless. He would have had to arrange that in advance with the thought of not being physically able to sign the documents himself.

It is also very likely that the POA is an attorney, and is well aware of what the actual situation is. POA has full legal authority to act on behalf of the person but has to act at the person's discretion/best interests, and moving a house into trust isn't something that would be done willy nilly.

 

[enelram]

Well, to me this new article today in Patch help me to understand why Elmhurst PD is treating this like a voluntary runaway.

Now that two people have stated he talked about going away to clear his head and de-stress, PD is just letting this play out- to what end, we don't know.

Did he take water? Food? An Uber to a cabin
somewhere? Is he angry at ex gf and trying to punish her?
Still wondering who is POA and what they think.

 

[Cubby]

Today's patch article

Elmhurst Missing Man 'Fantasized About Going Off Grid': Police

All possible theories are still on the table for me. At least we know who the last people were that last saw Jake and who police have to rule out as a matter of standard procedure.

 

[rainynights]

His last cc transaction was at another nearby Shell.
Map showing the 2 Shell locations for reference: خرائط ‪Google‬‏‏

See Video Of Elmhurst Missing Man's Car At Gas Station

[...]

In the video, a man is seen getting out of Cefolia's black Range Rover at 9:19 a.m. Aug. 7 at Shell gas station, 301 W. Butterfield Road. He then apparently pumped gas for about three minutes. He was last seen about 8 p.m. the day before.

Elmhurst police obtained a copy of the transaction from the store's computer and determined that the credit card used belonged to Cefolia, according to a police report. Police do not say in the report whether the man in the video is Cefolia.

Police contacted Cefolia's credit card company and found that Cefolia had no credit card transactions since Aug. 7. The last one was at the Shell gas station at 218 E. Butterfield Road, which is a few blocks from the one seen in the video.

[...]

 

[YaYa_521]

I imagine many of you have been following Jake's case through groups at FB, Reddit, etc. so you've gotten an inside look into aspects of Jake's case that are just starting to hit his WS thread. I must say this case is a fascinating, convoluted puzzle of pieces that leave open a whole list of theories as to what may have happened to Jake. In terms of initial investigations it seems LE has had their work cut out in order to eliminate people and theories. Jeeezz...

I hope Jake is out there safe and sound enjoying some time with himself and his Maker. If not, I hate to think of all the things that could have happened to him. We're living in some weird, unsettling times right now. I hope no harm came his way.

 

[kelsie]

Important things from the Patch article:

• According to the report, Kristine Cefolia said her ex-husband suffered no mental illness to her knowledge or took any medication. But she said he might have a drinking problem.
• The co-worker who left the note, Joe Tibble, told police he was at Cefolia's house about 7 p.m., about an hour before Cefolia's son left, according to the report. He said Cefolia told him he broke up with his girlfriend in San Francisco, saying, "It's all Wendy's fault," according to the report.
• The police then called Wendy Rodriguez, who reported that she broke up with Cefolia a few weeks before, but Cefolia wanted to get back with her, the report said.
  
• She said Cefolia had been stressed over work and was drinking more than usual, but did not make any concerning statements, according to the report.
  
• Another of Cefolia's girlfriends, Dina, said she last communicated with Cefolia about 2:30 p.m. Aug. 6 by text, after which he did not respond to her messages.
  
• Dina said Cefolia was set to be at her house for dinner Aug. 8.
• Elmhurst police have not issued an announcement to the public about Cefolia's disappearance or released his photo.

 

[YaYa_521]

How the heck did they get this info? Financial institutions are not supposed to give out this information without a subpoena. The only way they should have been able to get that information otherwise would be if there was a joint owner on the card or the police impersonated him on the phone which raises all sorts of ethical issues.

A link in the patch article directs to a copy of Elmhurst PD's report on Jake's disappearance. It looks as if the investigating officer asked Chase and USAA Banking for the info. There's no mention of a warrant or subpoena.

Elmhurst Missing Man 'Fantasized About Going Off Grid': Police
https://www.scribd.com/document/474685437/Elmhurst-Police-Department-Report-on-Jake-Cefolia
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Contact was made with Pieter Post, a regional investigator with Chase, to see if the missing person had used this credit card since reportedmissing. Post was able to supply me with documentation showing that Cefoiia had no activity on his credit card since August 7th, with the last transaction being at the Sheil Station in Elmhurst, 218 E Butterfield Road.

On 08/12/20, contact was also made with David Gamez, an investigator with USAA Banking. Gamez relayed to me that Cefofia did have anaccount with USAA, which is an active checking account that appears to be used for automatic bill payments and not for daiiy use. Gamez alsorelayed that there have been no large cash withdrawals in the past 7-10 days.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

His last cc transaction was at another nearby Shell.
Map showing the 2 Shell locations for reference: خرائط ‪Google‬‏‏

See Video Of Elmhurst Missing Man's Car At Gas Station

[...]

In the video, a man is seen getting out of Cefolia's black Range Rover at 9:19 a.m. Aug. 7 at Shell gas station, 301 W. Butterfield Road. He then apparently pumped gas for about three minutes. He was last seen about 8 p.m. the day before.

Elmhurst police obtained a copy of the transaction from the store's computer and determined that the credit card used belonged to Cefolia, according to a police report. Police do not say in the report whether the man in the video is Cefolia.

Police contacted Cefolia's credit card company and found that Cefolia had no credit card transactions since Aug. 7. The last one was at the Shell gas station at 218 E. Butterfield Road, which is a few blocks from the one seen in the video.

[...]

I missed the two locations earlier... why did he stop again and what happened there? Any video from it?

Today's patch article

Elmhurst Missing Man 'Fantasized About Going Off Grid': Police

All possible theories are still on the table for me. At least we know who the last people were that last saw Jake and who police have to rule out as a matter of standard procedure.

I don’t take Kristie Cefolia’s off grid comment as wanting to disappear. I don’t know who hasn’t said they wished they could disappear from the tug of having to be connected to a phone or work 24/7. I think that’s indicative of a sales career/executive career. You can never ever get away. But that’s way different than leaving everyone you love — alone— for somewhere off the grid.

 

[pikachu1322]

A link in the patch article directs to a copy of Elmhurst PD's report on Jake's disappearance. It looks as if the investigating officer asked Chase and USAA Banking for the info. There's no mention of a warrant or subpoena.

Elmhurst Missing Man 'Fantasized About Going Off Grid': Police
https://www.scribd.com/document/474685437/Elmhurst-Police-Department-Report-on-Jake-Cefolia
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Contact was made with Pieter Post, a regional investigator with Chase, to see if the missing person had used this credit card since reportedmissing. Post was able to supply me with documentation showing that Cefoiia had no activity on his credit card since August 7th, with the last transaction being at the Sheil Station in Elmhurst, 218 E Butterfield Road.

On 08/12/20, contact was also made with David Gamez, an investigator with USAA Banking. Gamez relayed to me that Cefofia did have anaccount with USAA, which is an active checking account that appears to be used for automatic bill payments and not for daiiy use. Gamez alsorelayed that there have been no large cash withdrawals in the past 7-10 days.

I will say this, if he is has willingly tried to go off the grid, those banks IMO should be liable for providing that info. As I have stated, I work for a bank and to me that is completely unacceptable they would share that and just in general from a privacy point of view if I wanted to go off the grid I would be furious if my bank told anyone my account activity.

Honestly, this should really scare anyone that LE could call your bank and simply ask for account information in this manner.

 

[Flight154]

[QUOTE="




I don’t take Kristie Cefolia’s off grid comment as wanting to disappear. I don’t know who hasn’t said they wished they could disappear from the tug of having to be connected to a phone or work 24/7. I think that’s indicative of a sales career/executive career. You can never ever get away. But that’s way different than leaving everyone you love — alone— for somewhere off the grid.[/QUOTE]

I whole heartedly agree with you. 110%

 

[pikachu1322]

[QUOTE="




I don’t take Kristie Cefolia’s off grid comment as wanting to disappear. I don’t know who hasn’t said they wished they could disappear from the tug of having to be connected to a phone or work 24/7. I think that’s indicative of a sales career/executive career. You can never ever get away. But that’s way different than leaving everyone you love — alone— for somewhere off the grid.

I whole heartedly agree with you. 110%[/QUOTE]

At this point, to me, it comes down to self harm or willfully vanishing. I just see absolutely nothing, other than really wild speculation, to indicate foul play.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

A link in the patch article directs to a copy of Elmhurst PD's report on Jake's disappearance. It looks as if the investigating officer asked Chase and USAA Banking for the info. There's no mention of a warrant or subpoena.

Elmhurst Missing Man 'Fantasized About Going Off Grid': Police
https://www.scribd.com/document/474685437/Elmhurst-Police-Department-Report-on-Jake-Cefolia
snipped from page 14-

Contact was made with Pieter Post, a regional investigator with Chase, to see if the missing person had used this credit card since reportedmissing. Post was able to supply me with documentation showing that Cefoiia had no activity on his credit card since August 7th, with the last transaction being at the Sheil Station in Elmhurst, 218 E Butterfield Road.

On 08/12/20, contact was also made with David Gamez, an investigator with USAA Banking. Gamez relayed to me that Cefofia did have anaccount with USAA, which is an active checking account that appears to be used for automatic bill payments and not for daiiy use. Gamez alsorelayed that there have been no large cash withdrawals in the past 7-10 days.

I missed that link inside the article. Thanks for pointing it out. I have been multi-tasking and didn't catch it. I am going to try to do a timeline with more of the info contained in the LE incident report from Scribd.

Aug 2 - Jake and kids spent time w/ his sister (GH) at her house in Bloomington.
Aug 4 - San Francisco - sees GF #1 (WR) who she stated she had broke up w/him a couple of weeks ago. He wanted back together. Intoxication mentioned
Aug 5- Flew back to Elmhurst
Aug 6- ?? Watching his kids acc. to ex-gf (WR) source incident report
Aug 6- 12:00pm Co -worker (JT) spoke w/ him for work
Aug 6 - 2:30 pm - Last time GF#2 (DG) spoke w/ him via text. She sent more texts that day and 8-7 w/ no response.
Aug 6- 5:30 pm. Missed meeting with Realtor (MJ) ( home was under contract) (Thursday evening mtg) (incident report)
Aug 6 -6:30pm to 7:00pm Co-worker (JT) at Jake's house
Aug 6- ? to 8to8:30 pm His son had dinner with him at his home. Intoxicated
Aug 7- All Day (JT) Jake's co-worker said he was notified that Jake was not working Friday
Aug 7- 9:19am Video surveillance Shell @ 301 W. Butterfield rd.
Aug 7 - 9:23am Land Rover captured @ westbound Butterfield at Commonwealth
Aug 7- Missed corporate event
Aug 7- 12:00pm Neighbor (DJ) is 60-70% sure he saw the landrover leave just before 12:00pm
Aug 7- Gf # 2 (DG) can’t reach him
Aug 8 - 1:13am Registration run on vehicle by Dupage County Sheriff
Aug 8 - 4:07am Registration run on vehicle by Dupage County Sheriff
Aug 8- 11:30am Ex-wife (KC) went to his house after not being able to get in touch with him.
Aug 8 -12:50pm Ex-wife (KC) called police
Aug 8- Missed planned dinner with GF #2
Aug 8- 9:22 pm LE arrived on scene at Jake's home to check
Aug 8- 9:41pm LE -FP indicated they are w/ Jake's vehicle at Cass&Bluff
Aug 8- 9:43pm LE requested K9 grid search
Aug 8- 10:09 pm Jake's realtor (MJ) arrived on the scene at the request of LE to allow entry.
Aug 8 - 10:31 pm Praire Path checked also
Aug 8- 11:53 pm incident report states "Vehicle was NOT inspected"
Aug 9- 12:04 am incident report states "Vehicle was NOT inspected"
Aug 11- POA signed doc moving home to a trust. (source recorders office Dupage County)


conflicts--MJ realtor indicated Jake went to SF to break up w/ GF
question- I am not sure if there is another transaction at the second location gas station or if the transaction just had that address.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

I’m missing where this is on the report. Can anyone help?

Witness may have seen missing United Airlines exec Jake Cefolia after his last confirmed sighting at gas station
The records also show that Cefolia had contact with police on August 6, two days before he was reported missing. The report includes only a notation about this, and does not include any details about the type of contact.


ETA— found it. If this truly means they had contact with him then, possibly as part of an investigation, timing is very key.

 

[rainynights]

I’m missing where this is on the report. Can anyone help?

Witness may have seen missing United Airlines exec Jake Cefolia after his last confirmed sighting at gas station
The records also show that Cefolia had contact with police on August 6, two days before he was reported missing. The report includes only a notation about this, and does not include any details about the type of contact.

I was looking for this too. I'm wondering if it pertains to the bottom of page 10, under Calls for Service Related Incidents.
Noted there are occurrence dates of 8/6 00:00 through 8/8 00:00. Since this call was for a missing person, the 8/6 date might refer to the date he was last seen, rather than a separate call for service. Although I might have missed a reference to an 8/6 call elsewhere in the document. MOO