Found Deceased SD - Dalton 'DJ' Layng, 20, Pennington County, 8 Jan 2017

[los2188]

Pennington County Sheriff's Office Press Release:

Sheriff's Office looking for missing 20 year old

The Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 20 year old Rapid City man.

Dalton Layng (who goes by the nickname DJ) was last seen in the early morning hours on Sunday, December 8th (sic) after leaving a party.

His vehicle was located on Interstate 90 in a ditch near MM70 east of Box Elder . His cell phone was found in the vicinity.

Dalton is a white male, 5’11 inches tall, weighing 125 lbs. He has green eyes and blonde hair.

Sheriff Deputies along with the Pennington County Search and Rescue Team and Rapid City Police Department K9 unit searched the area throughout the afternoon and evening but could not locate him.

The search was called off due to darkness and will be resumed in the morning.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Dalton Layng, please call the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at (605) 394-6115.

https://www.facebook.com/PennCoSheriff/​

 

[perfectingpink]

DJ's Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/dalton.layng?lst=1184834699:100001909539668:1483932844

 

[CluelessWonder]

They need to get the names of everyone who was at that party and account for when they left and with whom.


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[JerseyGirl]

Dalton "D.J." Layng was last seen early this morning leaving a party.

Long's vehicle was found near mile marker 70 on Interstate 90 near Box Elder. The car was found in a ditch, and his cellphone was found.

Sheriff's deputies and Pennington County Search and Rescue K9 search unit searched the area this afternoon and evening but were not able to find anything. The search was called off due to darkness.

http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/lo...cle_b54d46a3-8640-5b3a-90b4-48d358601792.html

 

[SCHMAE]

They need to get the names of everyone who was at that party and account for when they left and with whom.


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Right, he may not have left the party alone.

 

[SCHMAE]

http://www.keloland.com/news/articl...-missing-rapid-city-man-seeking-public-s-help

All I see is ' in a ditch ' for the car. Has anyone heard if it was parked in ditch or had crashed in ditch ?

 

[DatelineFan]

http://www.keloland.com/news/articl...-missing-rapid-city-man-seeking-public-s-help

All I see is ' in a ditch ' for the car. Has anyone heard if it was parked in ditch or had crashed in ditch ?

This is my question. There's a big difference, IMO, if the car was crashed into the ditch or not. I suppose if so, they would specify?

 

[InsightfulSage]

This is my question. There's a big difference, IMO, if the car was crashed into the ditch or not. I suppose if so, they would specify?

Some FB comments by family & friends are interesting. Doesn't necessarily answer if car was crashed, but gives a bit of insight as to what MIGHT have happened.


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[Elainera]

Some FB comments by family & friends are interesting. Doesn't necessarily answer if car was crashed, but gives a bit of insight as to what MIGHT have happened.


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Where can we find them? TIA.

 

[georgisdsu]

DJ's body was found early this afternoon in a field near Interstate 90. http://www.keloland.com/news/article/news/body-of-missing-rapid-city-man-found

It has been extremely cold here (I live 2 1/2 hours from where he was missing/found), and I think it is most likely that he had an accident and got out to walk for help. Unfortunately, people underestimate the cold.

Another couple also had an accident just a couple hours away near Eagle Butte, and it was clear they also left their vehicle. The woman has been found (deceased), but they are still searching for the man.

 

[Elainera]

DJ's body was found early this afternoon in a field near Interstate 90. http://www.keloland.com/news/article/news/body-of-missing-rapid-city-man-found

Oh my. How sad

RIP Dalton.

I wonder what happened? Drugs? jmo

 

[Rayemonde]

Such a shame

 

[SCHMAE]

No
Hugs and prayers to his family. My heart breaks for you.

 

[InsightfulSage]

Oh my. How sad

RIP Dalton.

I wonder what happened? Drugs? jmo

I'm guessing just elements. I hope they get ahold of the semi-truck driver.
https://www.google.com/amp/rapidcit...314f9940-a334-542b-8fbd-7196aae5e631.amp.html


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[Elainera]

I'm guessing just elements. I hope they get ahold of the semi-truck driver.
https://www.google.com/amp/rapidcit...314f9940-a334-542b-8fbd-7196aae5e631.amp.html


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Thank you Insightful.

In the dark, in the cold weather - I wish he had stayed in his car for shelter, or at least on the road instead of walking into that field. His gf must feel awful. It says in the article she could not find the car and assumed he made it home and stopped looking for him

 

[policyoftruth501]

Such a sad situation. I would assume he was drinking and not thinking straight having left a party and then crashed his car. This young man could pass for the twin of a young man I know, which made me a little more hopeful than usual that this case would turn out differently. What a senseless reason to die, but one that so many young adults and teens could very easily fall prey to. Prayers for strength and healing for his friends and family.


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[InsightfulSage]

Thank you Insightful.

In the dark, in the cold weather - I wish he had stayed in his car for shelter, or at least on the road instead of walking into that field. His gf must feel awful. It says in the article she could not find the car and assumed he made it home and stopped looking for him

Yes, I can't imagine the sorrow & guilt she must feel. [emoji22]


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[ninij9]

This is heartbreaking. My heart is heavy for the gf. Initially I would bet the farm that he died of exposure, however the fact that he was on a cops dash cam talking to persons on the side of the road gives me great pause.

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[georgisdsu]

http://www.keloland.com/news/article/news/dalton-layng-autopsy-report-released

He likely died of hypothermia.