Found Deceased TX - Kirk E. Jones, 35, motorcycle found in Oregon, San Antonio, 7 Jun 2021

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Mom of missing Texas man believed to be in southern Oregon, pleads for answers - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

The Sheriff’s Office continues to search areas near Prospect, for a man who was reported missing out of San Antonio on June 7th.

The same day the missing person’s report was filed, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says it identified an abandoned motorcycle – belonging to 35-year-old Kirk E. Jones. Sheriff’s began their search after finding Jones’ name in the national missing persons database (NAMUS).

According to NAMUS, “Kirk’s apartment is in good order. His motorcycle and custom helmet are gone as were his wallet and cell phone. It appears that he went somewhere on the motorcycle. Police have no accident reports.”

Kellie Stancliff, the mother of Jones, told NBC5 that he visits her home every weekend for family game night. She continued to call him days before they were supposed to meet on Sunday, June 6th, but he never answered. The family later went to his apartment and knew it was unusual he was not there.

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Jones’ motorcycle is a black 2017 Yamaha. Stancliff says the local dealership in San Antonio was unable to track the GPS locator and thinks he may have removed it. San Antonio Police and Jackson County Search and Rescue have also been unsuccessful at pinging his phone.

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“I understand if he doesn’t want to be found, I don’t know why and that’s fine, but at least let us know you’re alive. That’s what we’re looking for. We really would like to know that he’s still alive.”

Anyone with information on Jones’ whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office. Their non-emergency dispatch number is 541-776-7206.

Description of Jones via Jackson County Sheriff’s Office: Kirk E. Jones, 35, has black hair with a widow’s peak, and a scar over his right eyebrow and chin. He has a slim build, standing 6’3″ and weighing approx. 210 lbs. He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, black motorcycle jacket, and jeans. Kirk was riding a black 2017 Yamaha motorcycle and has a custom helmet with a green octopus design.

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Something seems really off here. Does anyone know whether Kirk had plans to visit Oregon? Does he have any connections to Oregon? I wonder whether his bike was stolen in TX then transported to Oregon? It might explain the missing GPS locator.
 
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Finding the FB group helped answer my questions. It appears Kirk may have left voluntarily. The Finding Kirk Jones FB group has been keeping everyone updated. Here are pics of his helment and bike. There are more pics of Kirk posted as well. Here's the latest update:

BBM
14 June 2021
*** UPDATE 6/15/21*** Still no word from Kirk. Jackson County Sheriff's office has been working hard, the case is on the news and flyers are being passed around the area. We now have confirmation that Kirk was most likely the person riding the bike. A traffic camera in Redding CA picked up the bike, and the person riding matches Kirk's build, the clothes were what we had expected him to be wearing, and the backpack was recognized as one he owns. Please keep him in your thoughts, and again, we do so appreciate the outpouring of support you are all giving us. We really miss him, and hope he is safe.
*** UPDATE!*** Kirk's motorcycle has been located. Kirk is still missing. What we do know is that the motorcycle was found in a remote area in Jackson County, Oregon on Sunday, 6/13/21. We are no longer looking for a motorcycle accident, but we do not know if Kirk was on the bike at the time it was left in Oregon. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has full search parties looking for Kirk. If you are in the area, and wish to do your own searching, or know of any reason that Kirk may have gone to that area in Oregon, please contact Deputy Duke of the Jackson County Sheriff's office. Their dispatch number is 541-774-6800. We continue to search for clues in San Antonio. We don't have any more information at this time. Please check back for updates.

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ETA - If the photo above of Kirk riding his bike was the one taken by a traffic cam in CA, it appears he may not be riding alone. Although, bikers will often pull up next to someone at stops or ride near them along the roadway even without knowing them (at least around here they do). The rider behind Kirk appears to be riding a Harley or some similar brand. MOO
 
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bumping for Kirk
 
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Finding Kirk Jones
4:49 PM
*** Update 6/17/2021 *** No new news on Kirk. A credible witness reported that he saw Kirks motorcycle at a parking area related to Mill Creek Falls, or Avenue of Boulders, on 6/10, before the bike was discovered at the dead end road. The witness said he saw the bike with the helmet on the seat, but no one was around it. Jackson County sheriff's dept. is moving some of the searchers down to that area. Kirk's sister, Kim is in Oregon now, helping to search and posting flyers everywhere. I have been on the 3 major network TV channels, asking for the public's help and calling for Kirk to contact us if he hears the message. I want to thank everyone again for the generous support. We will continue to look for Kirk until all avenues are exhausted.
 
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Please Lord Send Kirk an angel.Hoping he is found soon and safe
 
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So a thought here that I hope I can post. Just pointing out from his FB that he fans Battlebots and there is an event in Corvallis, OR on 6/19/21 - maybe he had been heading there?

Oregon State - Post Covid Battle
Good catch! His sister is in Oregon now. Hopefully she'll stick around until the 19th to attend the event.
 
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I hope Kirk shows up at today's Battlebots event.

Oregon State - Post Covid Battle
SBBM
The competition will be on June 19th under the sec plaza at Oregon State University. Please show up with your robot between 9:00am and 9:30am for registration. Battles will start around 10:00 am. We are planning to be there until 4pm, but due to the nature of combat robotics, this is pretty flexible.

Search and Rescue efforts to locate missing man near Prospect underway
June 18th 2021
SBM
Jackson County Search and Rescue (SAR) teams are on the ground in the Rogue River Gorge and Sky Lakes Wilderness Area trying to locate 35-year-old Kirk Jones, ...[snip] "We have our volunteer force out here strong - mounted, drones, ground crew as well as fixed-wing [aircraft] so we're really putting in the efforts to find Kirk,"...[snip] "This area is heavily wooded, and its very difficult to find someone in this type of terrain. Even with fixed-wing aircraft, its really hard to see into the dense, wooded areas,...
 
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Finding Kirk Jones
*** UPDATE 6/28/21 *** There is nothing new to report. San Antonio Police and Oregon Sheriff's offices are continuing to investigate for any new clues. All searches are on hold until we get some new information. This will also be my last update until we get something new to report. We packed up Kirks apartment over the week. It was a very emotional time for us all. Please keep Kirk in your thoughts and prayers, and please, if you see anything at all, call it in to your local police. The helmet has also not yet been seen. The police are sure that someone knows something, so the more we can spread the word, the better. Thank you all so very much for your support.
 
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Where are you, Kirk?

Finding Kirk Jones
4 Jul 2021
There is no new news to report, but I am getting requests for updates, so I will do so. I have spoken both with the SAPD and the Oregon sheriff's dept. over the last week. Both departments are still studying the phone records, and watching all known accounts. I submitted a DNA sample for the record, but SAPD says it was just standard procedure in a missing person's case. There has been no significant sighting or clues in Kirks case this week. 7/4/2021.

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they did check the bike for fingerprints, but they were unsuccessful. Kirk wore riding gloves, always. The handlebars are also textured, so pretty much impossible to get prints that way. No prints were found on the gas tank, either.

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we have posted on the Pacific coast trail facebook page, and flyers were posted at all campgrounds in the area, as well as the managers and employees were brought aware of the search. We will continue to let them know he is still missing.
 
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Finding Kirk Jones
8 Aug 2021
*** 8/8/2021 *** I have spoken to officers at SAPD and in Oregon this week. There have been no contacts or updates. The Oregon sheriffs dept. are working on a reward offer that will be funded by the (EBM - popular fundraising site) we set up for Kirk. Hopefully, that will bring someone who knows something out into the open. I will post the reward once it is finalized. Thanks to everyone who is still following and hoping for resolution with us.
 
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Sad news....

Remains of man missing for over two months believed to be found (kdrv.com)

From the above:

MEDFORD, Ore-- According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, officers believe they have found the remains of Kirk Jones who had been missing for over two months.

JCSO says that the remains were located in the Sky Lakes Wilderness area and that based on circumstances they believe it to be Jones, missing out of San Antonio, Texas.
 
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Rest in peace, Kirk.
 
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