Found Deceased WI - Martevious Watts, adult, fishing pole, camping chair & shoes found by the river, Medford, Taylor County, 10 Oct 2024

[GuyfromCanada]

Martevious D. Watts was last seen on Thursday, October 10th. He has been identified as the owner of an abandoned camping chair, fishing pole, and a pair of shoes that were left by the river near Medford City Campgrounds on Centennial Parkway on Friday, October 11th.

More at Medford Police searching for missing man

***MEDIA RELEASE*** UPDATE – October 12, 2024

MISSING PERSON

On Saturday, October 12, 2024 at about 9:00AM the Medford Police Department returned to the Centennial Parkway area to continue search efforts in the area.

We were able to confirm the identity of the owner of the items located near the river edge as MARTEVIOUS D. WATTS.

Contact with family members revealed that they have not had communication with Martevious since Thursday morning.

Wings of Hope returned to assist with search efforts along with Wisconsin K9 S.O.S. Search and Rescue and the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team.

Aerial, ground, and water searches were once again conducted throughout the day and concluded at about 7:00PM.

At this time Martevious’s whereabouts are unknown.

If you have seen or heard from Martevious since Thursday, October 10, 2024, please contact the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at 715-748-2200 ext. 5.

https://www.facebook.com/MedfordPoliceWI/posts/pfbid0KD4s5smYPTNmj8YtWRfptNPqJ6BsE1TaKdvftVyuMbDnxb3gS83Fevn6vF68zuaFl

What could have happened?

 

[GuyfromCanada]

His FB, Martevious is a father of 3.

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[LadyL]

Martevious D. Watts was last seen on Thursday, October 10th. He has been identified as the owner of an abandoned camping chair, fishing pole, and a pair of shoes that were left by the river near Medford City Campgrounds on Centennial Parkway on Friday, October 11th.

More at Medford Police searching for missing man

***MEDIA RELEASE*** UPDATE – October 12, 2024

MISSING PERSON

On Saturday, October 12, 2024 at about 9:00AM the Medford Police Department returned to the Centennial Parkway area to continue search efforts in the area.

We were able to confirm the identity of the owner of the items located near the river edge as MARTEVIOUS D. WATTS.

Contact with family members revealed that they have not had communication with Martevious since Thursday morning.

Wings of Hope returned to assist with search efforts along with Wisconsin K9 S.O.S. Search and Rescue and the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team.

Aerial, ground, and water searches were once again conducted throughout the day and concluded at about 7:00PM.

At this time Martevious’s whereabouts are unknown.

If you have seen or heard from Martevious since Thursday, October 10, 2024, please contact the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at 715-748-2200 ext. 5.

https://www.facebook.com/MedfordPoliceWI/posts/pfbid0KD4s5smYPTNmj8YtWRfptNPqJ6BsE1TaKdvftVyuMbDnxb3gS83Fevn6vF68zuaFl

What could have happened?

went into the river for some reason and couldn't swim?
has there been any info on his vehicle? did he have one and where was it parked?

 

[GraceG]

The leaving the shoes behind is just too obvious in my opinion.
He's currently got numerous OPEN cases against him, including multiple charges of bail jumping.

(1) Case No.2024CF000051 Bail Jumping and battery against a judge/prosecutor/law enforcement officer. Filed June 27, 2024
(2) Case No. 2024CM000023 filed in May for bail jumping.
(3) Case No. 2024CM000009 filed Feb 5 2024 Disorderly Conduct and Bail Jumping (yes, another one) and disorderly conduct.
(4) Case No. 2024CM000007 filed Feb 1 2024 Bail Jumping.
Other charges include Possession of THC, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, Impersonating a Peace Officer, Retail Theft, Another Bail Jumping, Criminal Damage to Property, Bail Jumping (3 more!), Possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest,

There's more, but I'll let others look through them. Three Counties, search by name, Wood, Taylor, and Langlade.

Yes, he could have fallen into the water, but honestly, given his history, I personally doubt it.

Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

wcca.wicourts.gov

 

[truthfinder2019]

I also doubt he fell, without shoes. Seems a way to make others think he disappeared into the water …it s a red flag that it may be a made up scene. JMO
Now if they had also found a car with eg his id, his phone etc, then I would believe it more

ETA

For case number 2024FO000193, the charge was “fishing without a licence”, and this case is then linked to the one GraceG mentioned about battery against judge/prosec​

 

[truthfinder2019]

Medford Park campground:

45°08'34.6"N 90°21'10.6"W

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[truthfinder2019]

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[Chimera]

On the run, then ?
Sorry for his kids & spouse (?).
Looks like he's married, or was previously ?
Latest post is from this past Feb., 2024.
Omo.

 

[GraceG]

I also doubt he fell, without shoes. Seems a way to make others think he disappeared into the water …it s a red flag that it may be a made up scene. JMO
Now if they had also found a car with eg his id, his phone etc, then I would believe it more

ETA

For case number 2024FO000193, the charge was “fishing without a licence”, and this case is then linked to the one GraceG mentioned about battery against judge/prosec​

Thanks - it was REALLY slow loading the case info this morning so I gave up on that one.

 

[mlhenn]

Medford police searching for missing man after items located in nearby park

MEDFORD, Wis. - Medford Police are searching for Martevious Watts after finding his belongings in the Centennial Parkway area on Friday.

www.wjfw.com

 

[LadyL]

The leaving the shoes behind is just too obvious in my opinion.
He's currently got numerous OPEN cases against him, including multiple charges of bail jumping.

(1) Case No.2024CF000051 Bail Jumping and battery against a judge/prosecutor/law enforcement officer. Filed June 27, 2024
(2) Case No. 2024CM000023 filed in May for bail jumping.
(3) Case No. 2024CM000009 filed Feb 5 2024 Disorderly Conduct and Bail Jumping (yes, another one) and disorderly conduct.
(4) Case No. 2024CM000007 filed Feb 1 2024 Bail Jumping.
Other charges include Possession of THC, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, Impersonating a Peace Officer, Retail Theft, Another Bail Jumping, Criminal Damage to Property, Bail Jumping (3 more!), Possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest,

There's more, but I'll let others look through them. Three Counties, search by name, Wood, Taylor, and Langlade.

Yes, he could have fallen into the water, but honestly, given his history, I personally doubt it.

Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

wcca.wicourts.gov

I also doubt he fell, without shoes. Seems a way to make others think he disappeared into the water …it s a red flag that it may be a made up scene. JMO
Now if they had also found a car with eg his id, his phone etc, then I would believe it more

ETA

For case number 2024FO000193, the charge was “fishing without a licence”, and this case is then linked to the one GraceG mentioned about battery against judge/prosec​

to be clear, I never said he could've fallen
I said he could've gone into the river for some reason and and then drowned

and now reading about his history of bail jumping, that's an obvious probability but why would he leave his shoes behind?

 

[Knox]

to be clear, I never said he could've fallen
I said he could've gone into the river for some reason and and then drowned

and now reading about his history of bail jumping, that's an obvious probability but why would he leave his shoes behind?

They could be right, maybe he is trying to create a diversion to make LE think he’s gone - wouldn’t be the first time. But the guy could have had a mishap of some sort, think I’ll wait for more information before I make any conclusions.

 

[Keiri]

his facebook (even has more fish on it) Martevious Watts

 

[truthfinder2019]

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Spc4uT6oPa824fDX4GPeV9EAXx5HrSDziscNbWuz9mMH9eXDtKNtSpFp68US55Vrl&id=100068803136439

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/search-efforts-for-missing-man-in-northern-wisconsin-reach-7th-day-authorities-provide-update/

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Found deceased.

Missing Medford man found dead

At about 9:13 PM the deceased body of Martevious was located in the river and recovered with the assistance of the search teams.

www.wsaw.com

MEDFORD, Wis. (WSAW) - On Friday, October 18th, the search continued for Martevious Watts. At about 9:13 PM the deceased body of Martevious was located in the river and recovered with the assistance of the search teams.

Medford Police statement:
“On behalf of the Medford Police Department, I would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Martevious,” Medford Chief of Police Chad Liske said in a press release. “We also wish to thank Wings of Hope, North Star Search and Rescue, Wisconsin K9 S.O.S Search and Rescue, Marathon County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, Christian Aid Ministries Search and Rescue, and the community for all the support in the efforts of locating Martevious. The Medford Police Department will continue to investigate and work to bring further closure for the family.”

 

[Rikissa]

Body of missing Medford man found in Millpond - Central Wisconsin News

A weeklong search for the Martevious Watts ended when search crews recovered his remains from the Medford Millpond on the night of October 18.

www.centralwinews.com

 

[Knox]

My thoughts are with the Watts family, sad news.