Found Deceased TN - Lucas Vance, 35, Unicoi County mountains, 29 Oct 2019

[ardean]

Unicoi Co. Sheriff: Nothing found in drained quarry, search for Luc Vance continues

I just started following this story. This is a fairly local story not so unlike the Israel Ray Smith story up here in VA some 11 years prior... Israel Ray Smith - Virginia Missing Person Directory

I am hoping for a positive outcome for Luc Vance and his family.

 

[CuriousCricket]

Today's Erwin Record story -- Nothing new

Law enforcement drains quarry in search for Vance - The Erwin Record - Unicoi County, Tennessee

 

[CluelessWonder]

I'm glad they are making a continued effort. It's interesting that they are doing polygraphs. That indicates to me that they believe someone may be hiding some information. If they thought it was self-harm, I doubt they'd bother with interviewing people. I wonder if anyone declined an interview. I also wonder if there is a reason they were searching a quarry on private property.

 

[rainynights]

Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley says investigators found a letter that suggested that Luc Vance, a missing Unicoi County man, was planning on harming himself.

According to Hensley, the four-page letter was found locked in a safe a few days into the investigation into Vance’s disappearance. [...]

The sheriff says the letter was in Vance’s handwriting and referenced his loved ones.
Sheriff: Letter suggests missing Unicoi Co. man Luc Vance planned to harm himself

 

[Sillybilly]

Hey everyone,

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[CuriousCricket]

One month missing. Nothing new.
Friday marks one month since Luc Vance’s disappearance

 

[Smoore36]

I am local and live about 15 minutes from Leach Rd. I don’t know Luc personally, but we do have mutual friends. I’ve also been to his restaurant multiple times. He is very liked and well known in this area. I am very proud of this community for coming together and working so hard to find this young man. The family has been very vocal on Facebook and with the news outlets which has kept this case active in this area. I see his missing billboard daily and there are signs/posters everywhere. We are all praying for a positive outcome! There are still so many unanswered questions and information that just doesn’t seem to add up in my opinion. Hoping he is found safe!!

 

[Timekeeper65]

@Smoore36 thanks for being here and also your input.

 

[Teche]

Any updates?

 

[Smoore36]

Any updates?

No new updates that can be verified through LE. I posted the most recent news article. There hasn’t been news coverage in a few days, but I’m assuming that’s due to the holidays and lack of information that can be made public. The family continues to post and share information through social media.

On a side note: I’m wondering how much the weather has impacted the search efforts throughout this process. It seems that the temps in this area dropped drastically right after he disappeared. A bad storm came through the weekend after he went missing which caused a lot of rain and wind to hit this area. It was reported that the rain water made it more difficult for search dogs to follow a scent accurately. The weather was pretty warm until the end of October. Temps dropped below freezing shortly after his disappearance. We’ve also had a few inches of snow on multiple occasions. If he did leave on foot, He would have needed proper gear to survive the elements. I’m still holding out hope for the family. Would love for the family and community to get some answers soon!

Friday marks one month since Luc Vance’s disappearance

 

[Smoore36]

There are still no new updates. Please keep this family and community in your prayers! Since he hasn’t been found and there are no leads, I am now starting to wonder if he left to get away for a while. It’s like he just vanished! Kind of odd living in such a small town and not having any leads. None!

 

[Smoore36]

The Family hired a private investigator. No new updates. The family has created a prayer box at Luc’s restaurant. I just wish we knew something! If anyone had anything to do with this, they are still out there and that’s the scariest part.

Vance family: 'We want you home' - The Erwin Record - Unicoi County, Tennessee

 

[Timekeeper65]

@Smoore36 thanks for dropping by

 

[Smoore36]

BREAKING: Sheriff: Body found, backpack belonging to missing Unicoi County man Luc Vance nearby

 

[Timekeeper65]

Oh my heart hurts so much.

 

[Timekeeper65]

@Smoore36 big hug sent to you.

I am so sorry to hear this news about LV. I have no doubt this man was much loved and adored.

Fly High LV

 

[Steelslady]

BREAKING: Sheriff: Body found, backpack belonging to missing Unicoi County man Luc Vance nearby

This is so heartbreaking to read. I am so sorry.

 

[ardean]

Hopefully the friends and family's questions are answered soon.

 

[Smoore36]

Sheriff: Search for Luc Vance ends with body's discovery in Unicoi

Here’s an updated article with more information! Prayers for the family! So heartbreaking.

 

[MimosaMornings]

Prayers for his family.