Found Deceased MA - Achim Bailey, 23, told parents he was going to a bar, Springfield, Hampden County, 11 Jan 2019

[drjones]

 

[cybervampira]

James Villalobos

BREAKING: Longmeadow and Agawam and Fire Departments are sending boats into the Connecticut River after reports of a body being floating in the river.

This is a developing situation, limited details are available. Stick with Western Mass News.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=318286465556638

BREAKING: Crews currently searching CT River.

James Villalobos

The boat is now leaving the search. We are still working on gathering more details.

Another update coming up at 5:30 on Western Mass News.

James Villalobos

Coming up at 6 on Western Mass News, an exclusive interview with the man who called police.

James Villalobos

BODY FOUND UPDATE:

I am in contact with a number of sources at this time and gathering more information about what unfolded today on the Connecticut River.

Because I am still finalizing those details and making calls/stops, be sure to tune in to Western Mass News later tonight.

James Villalobos

BREAKING: I just spoke with Achim Bailey’s parents, and they were visited by investigators shortly after the body’s discovery. They tell me that they were told that the description of the body pulled from the Connecticut River matches Achim.

We are waiting for OFFICIAL confirmation from investigators that it was in fact him. Again, this is a DEVELOPING situation. I will bring you the latest information as I have it.

 

[GarAndTeed]

Damn. I have a soft spot for Jamaicans after spending a couple of summers there years ago; Achim's smile brought back happy memories. RIP, Achim.

 

[Mom24]

Damn. Just effin damn. I knew it but I was hoping it wasn't the case.

 

[AnnaGrace]

This is so sad. I'm so sorry for his family. Rip Achim.

 

[cybervampira]

James Villalobos

BODY FOUND UPDATE:

In case you missed my 6:00 live hit, here it is below. Again, this is a developing situation so we have been able to gather new information since this live shot.

But tonight on Western Mass News at 10 and 11, we have more of that exclusive interview with the man that made the call after seeing the body.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=388525528595708

 

[cybervampira]

CHECKING IN ON TODAY’S NEWS

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=339176629915107

 

[cybervampira]

DA Gulluni confirms body found in Connecticut River was Achim Bailey, 23-year-old Springfield man missing since January

Gulluni’s office said the identity was confirmed by the office of Chief Medical Examiner. There were no signs of foul play.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances behind the death, Gulluni said.

 

[MimosaMornings]

Oh no

 

[The Night Watchman]

No signs of foul play. I suppose it is kind of good news that Achim didn't appear to be a crime victim.

After 2 months, the body was found floating just a mile from where he was last seen. My first thought was that this is odd.

But thinking about it, a body will initially sink in water and Achim's body could have gotten snagged up on the river bottom, ie old tree. Over time, decomposition will make the body buoyant, and in this case, the body may have recently unsnagged from the upward force.

A big thanks to James Villalobos for keeping the story alive.

Rest in peace, Achim.

 

[Mom24]

No signs of foul play. I suppose it is kind of good news that Achim didn't appear to be a crime victim.

After 2 months, the body was found floating just a mile from where he was last seen. My first thought was that this is odd.

But thinking about it, a body will initially sink in water and Achim's body could have gotten snagged up on the river bottom, ie old tree. Over time, decomposition will make the body buoyant, and in this case, the body may have recently unsnagged from the upward force.

A big thanks to James Villalobos for keeping the story alive.

Rest in peace, Achim.

There's also a number of boats docked just downriver. He easily could have become entangled and finally came loose during a storm. If you go to yahoo maps you can see the area and I'll bet that's what happened.

 

[carbuff]

This is typical behavior for a body in the water in the winter. It sinks in winter when the cold water slows decomposition and rises when the water starts to warm up and decomposition resumes, making the body more bouyant.

I'm told that in Chicago, they refer to this as "body season."

 

[Spider92]

RIP Achim. Really sorry to hear this.
And yes: kudos to his parents and James Villalobos for showing us how these things should be handled.

 

[Eleanor Rigby]

What are sleuthers' thoughts on the recovery of Achim's body from the river? Sadly, it's what I expected from day one.
I would like to know:

• Cause of death--is there water in his lungs?
• Stage of decomposition--does it match the length of time he was missing?
• Toxicology results--any drugs? If so, what?
• Any marks on the body?

(Also posted this in the thread for Deaths of Male College Students--General Discussion #6.)

 

[Bethan]

This is so sad.
Condolences to the friends & family of Achim Bailey......a tragic outcome.

 

[Moreack]

Do the investigators of the “Smiley face murders” theory know about this case? I’m just thinking and MOO.

 

[Holmes2016]

It's in the Providence paper today they found some young guy missing since February. They found him in the water of Narraganset Bay.

 

[StarEyes]

I really wanted him to somehow be alive. I knew and acknowledged that the river was the most likely resting place. I just hate it. He seemed to be such a genuinely good soul. RIP, Achim. Condolences to the friends and family.

 

[swedeheart]

new footage of achim bailey leaving the bar, obviously not sober, and wandering around in the opposite direction from where he and his phone were eventually found. can be seen in GH's newest video, starting at 21:33:

 

[Cagle]

Achim Bailey's family reacts after 1-year since son's disappearance