Found Deceased NJ - Brian Gooney, 55, Rahway, 09 March 2021

[WildOrchid]

I’m not great with twitter but I can’t see those replies. Maybe it’s locked?

I was looking at his Twitter just now (Thanks, @mlhenn) and had an observation, but then I had another concerning one when I looked at his replies:

The first observation was that on March 7, just 2 days before going missing, he sounded in a positive and lighthearted frame of mind posting that he was gonna “tell my future grandkids” something. But when I looked at “replies” I thought: was he being harassed by some troll? Anyone else notice that?

 

[slowpoke]

I’m not great with twitter but I can’t see those replies. Maybe it’s locked?

No, I don’t think it’s locked. I don’t have Twitter, though, so I’m not very knowledgeable on how it all works. But as I said in my post, #43 of this thread, try this link, them click on “see replies” or “show more replies”.
If you click on the troll’s name, you can see past replies, as well. Just an awful person behind the name to say such things.
https://mobile.twitter.com/njparagon/status/1368498444017442820

 

[slowpoke]

https://www.namus.gov/api/CaseSets/NamUs/MissingPersons/Cases/78766/Images/156053/Original


Would like to rehash this.

What is in those jeans?

Any ideas @uncsetec

Putting the pic here for reference. Maybe the pants are just I’ll-fitting or too tight (sorry for saying, Brian...), but the pockets look extra filled, to me. And...weird, but it almost looks like he has long shorts on under the pants. If I look closely to just above his knees, i feel like I can see a delineation for shorts. What significance it can have, though—I haven’t a clue.
Could just be that the lighting and angle distorts how it appears, too.

 

[BlkMtnGirl]

Please forgive me. I’ve not kept up. But could the items in Brian’s pocket be something he was selling, like Nintendo amiibo figures? Look it up. Just my thoughts, I’m wondering if he was lured outside. His pockets look like they contain something softer than these plastic figures, so probably not. But his family might know if there’s something he might meet someone to sell.

 

[uncsetec]

That’s correct.

Thanks all for the guidance. I will follow-up accordingly.

 

[uncsetec]

https://www.namus.gov/api/CaseSets/NamUs/MissingPersons/Cases/78766/Images/156053/Original


Would like to rehash this.

What is in those jeans?

Any ideas @uncsetec

I had not seen this photo, thanks for sharing. Will try to get more details on what might be known.

 

[carbuff]

Also, curious that for Last Known Location on NamUs they link to Google Maps with these coordinates, which shows me to be the intersection of Elm Ave and Campbell St, which is further west of Main St (Main St is said to be where his apt is). Wonder why.
40°36'29.4"N 74°16'39.5"W
Google Maps

snipped by me

Unless LE takes the time to enter the precise last-seen location, which very few agencies do, it defaults to coordinates that the map application provides for whatever is listed in the "Location" field. In this case it looks like it's just going to the middle of Rahway.

 

[Detectivediva]

Does anyone else find the troll account suspicious? I'm questioning the account's authenticity and I'm getting Teleka Patrick and Ahmed Rowsom vibes.

Found Deceased - GA - Alvin Rowson Ahmed, 25, Loganville, 16 Jul 2018

 

[elmomom]

Does anyone else find the troll account suspicious? I'm questioning the account's authenticity and I'm getting Teleka Patrick and Ahmed Rowsom vibes.

Found Deceased - GA - Alvin Rowson Ahmed, 25, Loganville, 16 Jul 2018

Right there with you. However, unless Brian has a known mental health history, it would be highly unusual to manifest suddenly at his age.

 

[Attempt2Locate]

Brian has been found deceased
On April 3, 2021, Rahway Police Officers responded to the Rahway River near Essex Street to investigate a body found on the river banks. Rahway Police Detective Anthony Tilton positively identified the person as Brian Gooney, 55, who was reported missing earlier this month. Mr. Gooney was last seen leaving his Main Street apartment at approximately 9:00 pm on March 9, 2021. Since then, Officers from the Rahway Police Department and the Union County Police Department have conducted several extensive searches of the Rahway River, its banks and the surrounding areas. An autopsy to determine the cause of death will be conducted by the Union County Medical Examiner’s Office. This is an active investigation, and we ask that anyone with information please contact Detective Tilton at 732-827-2046, or the Rahway Police Department TIPS Line at 732-388-1553.
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[carbuff]

Brian has been found deceased

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Oh no! I was hoping he just needed to get away for a while. Poor guy. Rest in peace.

 

[Filly]

Brian has been found deceased
On April 3, 2021, Rahway Police Officers responded to the Rahway River near Essex Street to investigate a body found on the river banks. Rahway Police Detective Anthony Tilton positively identified the person as Brian Gooney, 55, who was reported missing earlier this month. Mr. Gooney was last seen leaving his Main Street apartment at approximately 9:00 pm on March 9, 2021. Since then, Officers from the Rahway Police Department and the Union County Police Department have conducted several extensive searches of the Rahway River, its banks and the surrounding areas. An autopsy to determine the cause of death will be conducted by the Union County Medical Examiner’s Office. This is an active investigation, and we ask that anyone with information please contact Detective Tilton at 732-827-2046, or the Rahway Police Department TIPS Line at 732-388-1553.
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Oh that stinks.

I'm so sorry.

 

[KatzEye]

So sorry this ended this way. Rest peacefully, Brian.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Oh no, how sad. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Spider92]

Ugh. I hope his family and friends get some answers as to how and why this happened. RIP Brian.

 

[WildOrchid]

Oh no, what a terrible ending.

 

[BlkMtnGirl]

I’m so sorry to hear this. Just my opinion, but whatever ends up being the cause of Brian’s death, the troll ought to feel some remorse.

 

[slowpoke]

I’m so sorry to hear this. Just my opinion, but whatever ends up being the cause of Brian’s death, the troll ought to feel some remorse.

Very much agree with you.

I am very saddened by the news. Brian, we did not know you, but from what we’ve learned, you were a kind and gentle person, and a special teacher who was beloved by the school community. I’m sorry you are gone.

 

[mlhenn]

Oh no, this is heartbreaking.
Not how anyone wanted to see this case end...terribly sad.

 

[mlhenn]

Missing N.J. paraprofessional found dead along Rahway River, police say

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The missing paraprofessional was found dead Saturday along the Rahway River, police said.

His body was found on the river banks near Essex Street in Rahway, police said.

Rahway police did not say whether his death was suspicious and an autopsy will be conducted by the Union County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine how he died.