Found Deceased UK - Daniel Venes, 31, taken to hospital then left, Margate, 14 Aug 2021

[MsMiniSleuth]

A renewed appeal has been issued to help locate a Canterbury man who has been missing since August.

Daniel Venes was last seen in the College Road area of Margate at around 6pm on Saturday 14 August 2021. The 32-year-old is described as being 5ft 9ins tall with a slim build and short, dark hair. He also has a short beard and was last seen wearing a red and black checked shirt with black jeans.

Detective Inspector Louise Murphy said: ‘Whilst it has been nearly six months since Daniel went missing, we have not given up hope of finding him and have been actively making enquiries to locate him.

‘If anyone has any information that will assist us in our enquiries please call us.’

Can you help?
Anyone who has seen Daniel or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call Kent Police on 101 quoting 14-1230.

**This appeal was updated at 11.40am on 5 January 2022**

 

[StillDiggin]

There’s a sad update from the help find Dan Venes Fb.
There is no easy way to say this and I’ve feared this moment for months . Dans body has been found, in France . I’ve just spoken to his dad . Sorry I don’t have more to say just don’t know what to say right now . Thank you to everyone who helped try to find dan , it means so much to all his family and loved ones . He has one more trip to come home now . . Fly high bro
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RIP Dan

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

In France? He must have used a passport then, so couldn't police have traced him earlier?

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

RIP

 

[Parmalade]

Given the lack of bank card use and the possible sighting near a seafront (both from posts upthread), could this be that he’s actually gone into the water from England and washed up on a French shore? How likely or not is that?

 

[Normal Norm]

Given the lack of bank card use and the possible sighting near a seafront (both from posts upthread), could this be that he’s actually gone into the water from England and washed up on a French shore? How likely or not is that?

Very likely, I would have said.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Given the lack of bank card use and the possible sighting near a seafront (both from posts upthread), could this be that he’s actually gone into the water from England and washed up on a French shore? How likely or not is that?

Yes, probably. I am not sure where the tides go? I do remember throwing a bottle in the sea at Westgate next door to Margate when I was a child, and that washed up at Stavanger in Norway.

I wonder where he was found, if we will hear.

 

[StillDiggin]

Police Statement.

Yesterday (18 January) we were informed by Interpol that the body of a man had been discovered on a beach in northern France.

Formal identity has not been confirmed, however the family of a Canterbury man in his 30s have been informed.

He was reported missing in August 2021, having last been seen in Margate.

We are grateful to everyone who responded to our earlier appeals for information.
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[Teignmouth 22]

Very sad. RIP.

Musician missing for five months found dead in France

 

[LemonMint]

Oh no I’m very sorry to hear the sad news. I’m thinking of his close ones. RIP Dan.

 

[Mrs Marple]

From above link


Dan's dad, Jason Joiner, has told KentOnline that his son's body is believed to have been found on a French beach about five months ago, shortly after his disappearance.

 

[StillDiggin]

'Why did it take so long to tell us Dan's body had been found?'

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

'Why did it take so long to tell us Dan's body had been found?'

The family of a man 'missing' for five months are after answers from authorities after it emerged he had been found dead a week after disappearing.

An extensive police investigation saw officers also scour east Kent - sending up a helicopter on at least two occasions after possible sightings of Dan.

But it is now understood he was discovered dead on a beach in northern France just seven days after he was last seen.

His father, Jason Joiner, says it is unclear why it took so long for his son to be identified, adding: “It’s unbelievable. Hopefully we’ll get some answers.”

KentOnline understands Dan’s body was found about five miles from Calais on August 21.

But it was not until last Wednesday evening - 152 days after he is said to have been discovered - that Dan’s heartbroken family were informed, following DNA tests that revealed his identity.

That is disgraceful. All that time while family and friends were vainly still hoping and searching.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

The bereaved family of a much-loved musician are hoping to finally lay him to rest more than 10 months after his death.

Dan Venes, 31, who lived off Sturry Road in Canterbury, went missing in Margate on August 14 last year, sparking a wide-scale search by police, friends and family.

An inquest has this week revealed Dan’s body was discovered on August 28, just a fortnight after his disappearance, when it is understood he was found on a beach in France.

But it took considerable time for his body to be identified.

For more than five months, his heartbroken loved ones were not aware he had been found and continued to fruitlessly search for him.

It wasn’t until January 19 this year that his family were informed Dan’s body had been discovered last summer, about five miles from Calais.

As an inquest opened in Maidstone on Tuesday, it was revealed a post-mortem examination was unable to establish how he died.

Coroner Bina Patel confirmed that Dan was identified through dental records, but a pathologist ruled the cause of his death as “unascertained”.

Dan’s father, Jason Joiner, says it is hoped a date will soon be set for Dan’s funeral, now his body has been repatriated to the UK.

Mr Joiner, from Swalecliffe, previously described his son – who has thousands of followers on Facebook pages exhibiting his art and music – as a “brilliant” guitar player and “a lovely, caring person”.

Prior to his disappearance, Dan is believed to have been picked up at Sturry Railway Station by police due to concerns for his welfare.

He was taken to the QEQM hospital in Margate, but is thought to have left soon after.

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A full inquest - which hopes to establish the circumstances surrounding Dan’s death -is due to take place at County Hall on October 3.

10 months to bury beloved son

A popular musician whose disappearance sparked a lengthy search can be laid to rest 10 months after his death.

www.kentonline.co.uk

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Funeral set for musician 11 months after disappearance

A talented musician and artist will finally be laid to rest almost a year after his body was found.

www.kentonline.co.uk

 

[StillDiggin]

Tragic musician 'missing' for months walked into sea after hospital failings

A much-loved musician “tormented by mental health difficulties” walked out of a hospital unnoticed and into the sea, an inquest has heard.

www.kentonline.co.uk

 

[LemonMint]

Just way too… heartbreaking

The hospital failed, the French authorities failed…

Thinking about Daniel and his close ones.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Always and forever in our hearts Dan, heaven has gained a much loved and very talented man,
I hope your singing the blues up there

Sending lots of love to Dans family and Ricky.

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