ID MICHAEL VAUGHAN: Missing from Fruitland, ID - 27 July 2021 - Age 5 *ARREST*

Search continues for missing and endangered 5-year-old in Fruitland, Idaho

Michael Vaughan was last seen near SW 9th Street and S. Arizona Ave. in Fruitland on Tuesday evening. Crews and neighbors were out all day looking for the boy.

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Search continues for missing and endangered 5-year-old in Fruitland, Idaho​

Michael Vaughn was last seen near SW 9th Street and S. Arizona Ave. in Fruitland on Tuesday evening. Crews and neighbors were out all day looking for the boy.

The search for a missing 5-year-old-year-old boy intensified Wednesday as it entered its second day.

Michael Vaughn was last seen near SW 9th Street and S. Arizona Avenue in Fruitland around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The Fruitland Police Department said Michael is considered missing and endangered.

Michael is about three feet, seven-inches tall and weighs 50 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. He answers to the nickname "Monkey."

Michael was wearing a light blue shirt with a Minecraft picture on it, dark blue boxer briefs and sandals.

Idaho Mountain Rescue brought in highly-trained and rescue personnel to assist in the search.

Crews from multiple agencies searched the area near Michael's home by ground and air by drone and helicopter. They also went door to door, talking with neighbors.

Right next to the boy's home is a field where crews spent much of the day searching for him.

Neighbors say they learned about his disappearance about an hour after he was reported missing. They say Michael is a happy kid who lives with his parents and grandfather.

Cynthia Walker was walking her dog as the search was happening.

"At five years old, I don't know that he would wander too far without one us seeing him by now," she said. "There are volunteers, many, many volunteers out searching, scanning the fields and we just want to have Michael back, we just want him home safe."





MEDIA - MICHAEL VAUGHN: Missing from Fruitland, ID since 27 July 2021 - Age 5

 

[GrandmaBear]

I keep thinking that Michael was dug up and moved because they either knew Stacey was talking or figured he would or he warned them--one of those things.

"According to the affidavit, one neighbor reported to police that they saw Vaughan riding a tricycle in the neighborhood the day he disappeared. Another neighbor reported seeing that same tricycle at the Wondra home during a garage sale months before Vaughan's disappearance."

"that same tricycle"

 

[Regina]

Did the pink big wheel trike end up going back in the Wondra's garage or disappear along with Michael?

Info from the affidavit is that a pink Big Flyer tricycle was found behind a sign on 8/5. A man said he'd found it along with a stroller in the bushes, took the tricycle home to use one of the wheels, decided not to and left it behind a sign for kids to use.
A scent dog had led to the same location in the bushes on 8/2 but at that time, only the stroller was there. (Btw, I'm wondering where the stroller came from.)

 

[Regina]

I keep thinking that Michael was dug up and moved because they either knew Stacey was talking or figured he would or he warned them--one of those things.

"According to the affidavit, one neighbor reported to police that they saw Vaughan riding a tricycle in the neighborhood the day he disappeared. Another neighbor reported seeing that same tricycle at the Wondra home during a garage sale months before Vaughan's disappearance."

"that same tricycle"

I don't think you understand what I've tried to explain but you know what? I'm already beyond the point where I don't care, lol.

 

[Tresir]

Info from the affidavit is that a pink Big Flyer tricycle was found behind a sign on 8/5. A man said he'd found it along with a stroller in the bushes, took the tricycle home to use one of the wheels, decided not to and left it behind a sign for kids to use.
A scent dog had led to the same location in the bushes on 8/2 but at that time, only the stroller was there. (Btw, I'm wondering where the stroller came from.)

Maybe the stroller was used to move Michael's body in it and then disposed of in the same place as the tricycle?

 

[Regina]

Maybe the stroller was used to move Michael's body in it and then disposed of in the same place as the tricycle?

Re stroller, actually, that has crossed my mind. I'd expect it was collected, that is, I think it should've been.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I don't think you understand what I've tried to explain but you know what? I'm already beyond the point where I don't care, lol.

I get that way in cases, where certain details I get to where i don't care if being debated and so on.


I think I do get exactly what you tried to explain, I was just pulling a quote from an article. They will have to address it and clear it up in court which I have also said, if there is confusion over the trike, big wheels, color, etc.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Maybe someone can refresh me, I am pretty sure the Wondras did not have kids right? Did the other two people have any? And if so, did they have custody, visitation, etc. or exercise it...?

 

[Regina]

I get that way in cases, where certain details I get to where i don't care if being debated and so on.


I think I do get exactly what you tried to explain, I was just pulling a quote from an article. They will have to address it and clear it up in court which I have also said, if there is confusion over the trike, big wheels, color, etc.

Well, I'm glad be asked why I'm thinking what I am and happy to explain it but in this instance, there was no point in trying any more than I already had.
Anyway...
Yeah, that was in the article but that isn't what was written in the affidavit.

 

[Regina]

Maybe someone can refresh me, I am pretty sure the Wondras did not have kids right? Did the other two people have any? And if so, did they have custody, visitation, etc. or exercise it...?

The Wondra's don't have children. Info I recall from way back is that Adrian had one child I was aware of and I don't think Brandon had any.
Now, why they'd have a child's riding toy in their garage- I don't know, but it's been my understanding that the house was owned by Sarah's parent's and so my first thought is that it belonged to a relative.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Well, I'm glad be asked why I'm thinking what I am and happy to explain it but in this instance, there was no point in trying any more than I already had.
Anyway...
Yeah, that was in the article but that isn't what was written in the affidavit.

I wondered that and thought about bad reporting (we often see) because it didn't ring right with me either as to what the affidavit said but hey, news is considered a source and right and correct right? Lol.

Sometimes issues or questions we can talk and talk of but we aren't going to get answers until they tell us something in a case. Or explain something.

I do get your point.

We can all speculate and discuss a certain thing but often can't get anywhere or get any answers until a trial or LE clarifies. That's the case with the trike thing here imo. It can be discussed forever but we aren't going to get answers right now no matter how much we ask, speculate, or think this or that means something it does or doesn't.

For me, I'm just kind of done with it because there are no answers right now. I do that in other cases too.

Jmo.

 

[GrandmaBear]

The Wondra's don't have children. Info I recall from way back is that Adrian had one child I was aware of and I don't think Brandon had any.
Now, why they'd have a child's riding toy in their garage- I don't know, but it's been my understanding that the house was owned by Sarah's parent's and so my first thought is that it belonged to a relative.

That's exactly where I was going with it, as in why did they have a trike. And we don't know if the stroller relates to them but if it does, why did they have that...

I was pretty sure the Wondras have no children, at least none we have heard of or that they see, etc.

 

[Regina]

That's exactly where I was going with it, as in why did they have a trike. And we don't know if the stroller relates to them but if it does, why did they have that...

I was pretty sure the Wondras have no children, at least none we have heard of or that they see, etc.

And we don't know how long the stroller was there, I mean, had the area been used as somewhat of a junkyard?
(Btw, it isn't stated as a fact as to when the man found the tricycle, only that it wasn't there on 8/2. Just sayin', lol!)

 

[GrandmaBear]

And we don't know how long the stroller was there, I mean, had the area been used as somewhat of a junkyard?
(Btw, it isn't stated as a fact as to when the man found the tricycle, only that it wasn't there on 8/2. Just sayin', lol!)

Yeah there's a lot not said or explained which I think is the problem lol. Of course they don't share all generally early on.

I wonder yes if people dumped things there often, or if the Wondras were just known to, etc.

Both items are kid or baby things... If decent shape you'd have no problem selling them or giving them away imo...

 

[Regina]

Yeah there's a lot not said or explained which I think is the problem lol. Of course they don't share all generally early on.

I wonder yes if people dumped things there often, or if the Wondras were just known to, etc.

Both items are kid or baby things... If decent shape you'd have no problem selling them or giving them away imo...

Yeah, you know, we don't know the overall condition of either of those things but especially the tricycle- and if it were in decent shape- the first scenario that comes to my mind is that some older kid took it for a joyride, lol.

 

[Regina]

Well, in closing (lol), I sincerely hope that for the last several years, LE's been right about the who. I know the DA doesn't need to prove the why and in this particular instance, it doesn't appear possible but indeed, I'm looking forward to what more there is to come.

 

[Regina]

Actually, I'd like to add to my comment in #594. Apparently, the tricycle was in good shape, you know, since the man put it out for kids to use but I have to say, I'm sure if it was in riding condition, I'd have done that in the first place whether I needed a wheel or not.
One other thing, I find it rather odd that he'd put it behind the sign rather than in front since it appears to me that it wouldn't easily be seen if it were actually "behind" that particular sign.
Anyway, I'm not saying I think there's anything wrong with those circumstances; those are just my observations and thoughts about them.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Housemate of Stacey Wondra released from jail for charges unrelated to Michael Vaughan case

Brandon Shurtliff was serving time in jail for charges unrelated to the boy's disappearance. He was named several times in Stacey Wondra's probable cause affidavit.

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Housemate of Stacey Wondra released from jail for charges unrelated to Michael Vaughan case​

A man who previously lived in the same home as Stacey Wondra during the time of Michael Vaughan's disappearance has been released from jail for charges unrelated to the Fruitland boy's case, according to court documents and officials.

Brandon Shurtliff, named in the Wondra's probable cause affidavit and arrest warrant, was being held at the Canyon County Jail for a 30-day sentence after being arrested for failure to complete the sheriff's inmate labor detail.


Though Shurtliff was mentioned in the probable cause affidavit, it is unknown whether he will face charges related to Vaughan's disappearance.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Couldn't find the article to go with it at the moment, if there is one.
Hearing delayed until March.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article313659507.html

4 possible suspects in killing, kidnapping of Idaho boy. Only 1 has been charged
Weeks after the neighbor of an Idaho boy was charged with his first-degree murder, authorities haven’t publicly identified any other suspects — despite court records indicating three other people were involved in his abduction and killing.


But a probable cause affidavit written by Fruitland Police Detective Juanita Kelleher indicated that three other people, including Stacey Wondra’s then-wife, Sarah Wondra, were involved in Michael’s death. The Wondras lived less than half a mile away from Michael’s Fruitland home when he disappeared in 2021.

The Payette County Prosecutor’s Office didn’t respond to an email asking whether anyone else would be charged in Michael’s case. A search of the state’s online public court system didn’t turn up any related charges for Sarah Wondra or the roommates.

Stacey Wondra is facing four felonies, including first-degree murder, according to a criminal complaint reviewed by the Statesman. He’s also charged with second-degree kidnapping, destruction of evidence and an enhancement for being a persistent violator, which can be added by prosecutors when someone has been convicted of at least three felonies.

If he’s convicted of the murder charge, Wondra could face up to life in prison or the death penalty. His next hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. March 2, online court records showed.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Court OKs moving out preliminary hearings to March for defendant in case of missing boy

PAYETTE — A man accused in the disappearance and death of Fruitland boy Michael Vaughan will not be in court until March. According to court minutes from a status conference

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Court OKs moving out preliminary hearings to March for defendant in case of missing boy​

A man accused in the disappearance and death of Fruitland boy Michael Vaughan will not be in court until March. According to court minutes from a status conference for defendant Stacy Wondra on Dec. 11, preliminary hearings for Dec. 15-16 were vacated and rescheduled “due to the large amount of discovery.”

Wondra’s attorney, Amy Smith, public defender, requested the preliminary hearings be pushed out to early March. All parties agreed that should work and that two days should be sufficient.

“Ms. Smith agrees with the state’s assessment that their questioning will last for two days and the defense will take an additional two and they will also need to factor in whether they would want to put their own evidence to challenge probable cause,” read the minutes.


The next status conference will be at 11 a.m. March 2, followed by preliminary hearings from March 3 to March 6 at 9 a.m. each day in front of Judge Brian D. Lee.