Found Deceased NV - Shawn David Frehner, adult, Las Vegas, possibly @ Apr 6, 2025

[TwinkieDefense]

April 8, 2025 article

https://ktla.com/news/veterinarian-goes-missing-after-video-showed-him-kicking-horse/

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Multiple agencies in Nevada started searching for a missing person within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area this morning.

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[swanniee11]

Yikes!!! How sad!
His Vet FB Dr. Shawn D. Frehner | Las Vegas NV
His FB DrShawn Frehner

 

[mlhenn]

Vet suddenly vanishes after vid 'showing him kicking horse' surfaces online

A VET has vanished without a trace after a chilling video that appeared to show him kicking a horse in its face went viral. Shawn Frehner vanished without a trace on Monday and crews in Nevad…

www.the-sun.com

The reason why Frehner headed to the lake was because his integrity was questioned, family members told the outlet.

They claimed the clip was taken out of context, but said he had been targeted online.

Rescue crews in Nevada have been frantically searching for Frehner.

There have been boots on the ground, and aerial resources have also been deployed.

But, details about Frehner’s last movements remain scant.

 

[truthfinder2019]

I hope they find him safe

ETA I deleted the msn, after reading the online shaming campaign against this person which is shocking despite I do not approve what is seen in the video, but there are authorities who investigate, it should have not gone IMO to social media unilateral trial and defamation.
JMO

 

[Tower]

I hope they find him safe

ETA I deleted the msn, after reading the online shaming campaign against this person which is shocking despite I do not approve what is seen in the video, but there are authorities who investigate, it should have not gone IMO to social media unilateral trial and defamation.
JMO

You are so right. This situation is personal to me through several mutual friends. His actions look terrible, but he was facing criminal charges, loss of his vet license and a ruined reputation. He would have been severely punished for his (alleged) criminal behavior.

The death threats to him and his family, which I have read myself online and also heard from his family, are unconscionable. Social media provides an avenue for vindictive and imperfect people to destroy lives.

 

[mlhenn]

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/father-of-missing-las-vegas-veterinarian-doesnt-believe-his-son-would-harm-himself/

The father of missing veterinarian Dr. Shawn Frehner told police he doesn’t believe his son would do anything to harm himself, according to a missing person report filed the day after Frehner disappeared.

According to the missing person report, Rex Frehner told police the last time he spoke with Shawn was on Sunday around 9 a.m.

The National Park Service began a search at Lake Mead after Shawn Frehner’s keys, wallet, and cellphone were found in his truck parked at Hemmenway Harbor.

 

[truthfinder2019]

Frehner told police his son does own a gun, but he wasn’t sure if his son would have taken the gun with him.

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/father-of-missing-las-vegas-veterinarian-doesnt-believe-his-son-would-harm-himself/

 

[mlhenn]

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/search-for-missing-las-vegas-veterinarian-linked-to-viral-video-enters-sixth-day/

Frehner, 56, was last seen around 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, entering the Lake Mead recreation area through the Boulder entrance. His truck was later found parked at Hemmenway Harbor with his keys, wallet, and cellphone inside, officials said.

 

[borndem]

This doesn't look good, IMO, but maybe he just wanted to be alone with his thoughts of the day...

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[swanniee11]

Frehner told police his son does own a gun, but he wasn’t sure if his son would have taken the gun with him.

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/father-of-missing-las-vegas-veterinarian-doesnt-believe-his-son-would-harm-himself/

I wonder if they ever found out if the gun is home or missing?

 

[TwinkieDefense]

April 13, 2025 article

https://www.woodtv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/search-continues-for-las-vegas-veterinarian-who-apologized-for-kicking-horse/

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Records KLAS obtained showed the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners placed Frehner’s license on probation in 2016. He agreed to a year-long license suspension.

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[GraceG]

April 13, 2025 article

https://www.woodtv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/search-continues-for-las-vegas-veterinarian-who-apologized-for-kicking-horse/

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Records KLAS obtained showed the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners placed Frehner’s license on probation in 2016. He agreed to a year-long license suspension.

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The suspension was for recordkeeping and dispensing (quality control) of prescription meds, not for any mistreatment of animals. The records can be found online including the actual order of suspension with the details. https://nvvetboard.nv.gov/Consumers/Information/

 

[truthfinder2019]

I could not find an update

As of Friday, the search was still active, and investigators said, “You don’t have to tell us who you are, but please tell us what you know.”

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/search-for-missing-las-vegas-veterinarian-linked-to-viral-video-enters-sixth-day/

 

[Unalienable Rights]

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/missing-veterinarians-body-found-in-lake-mead-national-park/

Officials identified a body found in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area over the weekend as Dr. Shawn Frehner, a high-profile veterinarian who has been missing since April 6.

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According to NPS, his body was found near the Boulder Islands within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on April 18.

On April 19, the Clark County coroner’s office confirmed his identity through dental records.

 

[Ssschu]

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/missing-veterinarians-body-found-in-lake-mead-national-park/

Officials identified a body found in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area over the weekend as Dr. Shawn Frehner, a high-profile veterinarian who has been missing since April 6.

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According to NPS, his body was found near the Boulder Islands within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on April 18.

On April 19, the Clark County coroner’s office confirmed his identity through dental records.

Such a coward! Made a career of beating on defenseless animals he was supposed to be helping and then takes the coward's way out when it's time to face the music. I looked up reviews of him as a veterinarian and there are lots of animal abuse complaints years before this one that was finally caught on camera.

 

[SMK777]

Such a coward! Made a career of beating on defenseless animals he was supposed to be helping and then takes the coward's way out when it's time to face the music. I looked up reviews of him as a veterinarian and there are lots of animal abuse complaints years before this one that was finally caught on camera.

So he was facing felony charges which presumably would have destroyed his reputation and business: IMO, to treat someone's animal who is suffering and needs help in a cruel manner which causes considerable medical damage is criminal.


Shawna Gonzalez, whose animals Frehner had treated since August, captured the footage of the veterinarian beating her horse Big Red.

It’s horrible, I never, ever wished this upon him, I never wished this upon anybody,” Gonzalez told 8NewsNow. “This is not what I wanted in the end at all.”

Big Red suffered extensive injuries that will likely require thousands of dollars to treat, including abrasions to his skull.

Las Vegas veterinarian caught on camera kicking a horse in the face is found dead in Lake Mead — weeks after disappearing

Frehner was set to face felony charges for animal abuse at the time of his disappearance.

nypost.com

 

[TwinkieDefense]

May 14, 2025 update - sympathies to loved ones

Coroner: Local veterinarian found dead at Lake Mead drowned, had euthanasia drug in his system

Shawn Frehner's body was found on April 18 near Lake Mead's Boulder Islands. He had been missing for nearly two weeks.

www.ktnv.com

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On Wednesday, the Office of the Clark County Coroner and Medical Examiner determined Frehner's cause of death was drowning. The use of Pentobarbital — a euthanasia drug — was cited as a contributing factor. The coroner determined Frehner's manner of death was suicide.

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