I didn't know that. Thanks.
On re-reading my post I think that came off as a little rude, my apologies if so!
I didn't know that. Thanks.
So much humility and dignity in this post. I can only hope I'd react similarly, given these unthinkable circumstances.I hope this is ok to post. Update from Brendan's family on Facebook.
1-7-22 Update
BBH Warriors here is an update on the river and a few other pieces of information. Please understand with this being an active investigation we don’t know all the details and some details can’t be shared at this time.
River Update:
The river has been searched from the Beal Street bridge west all the way to Clippert. Plans are in progress to bring out additional Police resources to continue the search further west – hopefully next week.
Volunteers have done a tremendous job searching almost daily using kayaks, canoes and searching the riverbanks by foot. To date nothing of Brendan’s has been found.
Last known location:
We believe Brendan made it further down Michigan Avenue. He crossed Michigan Ave and crossed back further down from Beal Street (towards Brody). We continue to encourage everyone to look at their phones for pictures that Brendan may be in and share if you find them. The authorities continue to review his digital footprint and are using all resources available to do that.
Foul Play:
The police state there is no evidence of foul play, there is also no evidence suggesting there wasn’t foul play, so it can not be ruled out. At this point no one knows because we have not received a tip to date that someone has seen him after he left Yakeley Hall that has been verified. We are asking everyone to please continue to spread the word on Brendan's story, someone had to have seen him or something, we know many people were out at that time walking in that area. IF YOU SAW SOMETHING SPEAK UP!!
River Focus:
The focus on the river comes down to two things he was near the river so the police should look at it. Multiple cadaver dogs have reacted in a certain area of the river, but it is important to understand cadaver dogs are not scent specific to a person. The area of concern was searched multiple times thoroughly using talented divers from numerous departments/agencies along with various forms of sophisticated technology and nothing was found. We also have not located ANY of Brendan’s clothing or items he was carrying.
The police have come under scrutiny for focusing on the river and we are supportive of them using resources to rule it out and find Brendan if he is in there. In fact we are asking them to use/request more available resources from the taskforce to do this. We continue to have HOPE and pray he will be found and return home safely and want ALL avenues explored both in & outside the river. We truly appreciate the efforts of ALL the men & women of law enforcement helping to find our son especially in this time when being in law enforcement is difficult. If you see someone in law enforcement, be respectful, say thank you, buy them lunch or a coffee they have extremely difficult jobs. When you see the tears and pain in their eyes & voice you know they are invested heavily and many have children of their own.
We are asking for more focus outside the river and are working on that with MSU PD & the taskforce.
Some quick thanks/shout outs…(not a full list if we missed you it’s not intentional)
• Aunt Dawn & her family +friends & our entire family - what you have done is nothing short of amazing. We love all of you for the support you have given us. You lifted us up on days we couldn't do it ourselves.
• To all the close families, you know who you are – you have helped us so much we can’t express how grateful we are for your support/guidance & unconditional love!
• Limor Sklyar – your Map challenge & positivity and tenacity is amazing.
• Heather Baecker Simon & Roza Lita thank you for working so hard to keep Brendan’s name out in the digital world and your support of our family we are so grateful.
• Top Board Contributors – Samantha Foran, Amy Watts Perkins, Lane Jeans, Trena Horn & Amy Baecker North - thanks so much for having high engagement on the site and keeping the faith.
• Lansing Oar & Paddle Club – you guys are amazing thank you for your continued efforts we truly appreciate your efforts & be safe!
• BBH Followers & All volunteers searching – too many to mention, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! It’s so nice to see in these tough times.
• Our attorney & retired law enforcement professionals & others who wish to remain anonymous helping guide us, we can never repay you for the support given, but know we LOVE YOU for it and are beyond grateful.
• Thanks for the outstanding support of W.W. Grainger & Oakland University who have been outstanding employers!! Special thanks to all of my Grainger team members, co-workers sending their love & support and Brett Ruhl (best boss ever) and Karin Hindmarsh (Superwoman you amaze me every day!).
• Grand Valley (GVSU) - President Mantella & Dean Aaron Haight the support, generosity, respect & love you showed us we will never forgot.
With love & our sincere thanks - The Santo Famly
Keep the faith!!
So much humility and dignity in this post. I can only hope I'd react similarly, given these unthinkable circumstances.
What the heck is going on at these schools? Someone posted something on the Bring Brendan Home FB page about four of Brendan's classmates at GVSU dying in the past year. Brendan is still missing and now this MSU student died. This is extremely sad and tragic.I doubt this is related to Brendan's case: Michigan State University student found dead on campus (detroitnews.com)
MSU student found dead at Shaw Hall | WLNS 6 News
Someone wrote on the Bring Brendan Home FB page about four of Brendan's classmates at GVSU dying in the past year.
The date the article was published was Nov. 3, 2021.Body found in burning car in Detroit may be linked to missing Rochester Hills man
A strange story which is probably unrelated but authorities are (once again) not releasing the basic who/what/when/where/why so it leaves a lot of room for speculation.
First off, this news story reports that this happened "Wednesday" but doesn't include a date. "The Oakland County Sheriff's Office said a woman told deputies early Wednesday that her 30-year-old live-in boyfriend had been missing for 24 hours, which was out of character" and... "Detectives learned Detroit police were holding the car in a homicide investigation". Did Oakland Co. police respond to the missing person call and learn the car was part of a homicide investigation in Detroit on the Wed, October 29th or did they connect the dots on Wednesday, November 3rd?
I couldn't find any updates clarifying if the person found in the trunk was the 30 year old missing man from Rochester Hills or someone else. No names for the two persons of interest either.