Don Hightower Pt2... BEFORE HE WAS FOUND

Don Hightower, the 59-year-old grandfather whose mysterious disappearance captured the hearts of many, has been found after a year. He was located in a neighboring county, marking a significant breakthrough in a case that involved extensive search efforts by multiple agencies, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Eastman Field Office and the Johnson County Sheriff's Department.
His car was the first to be found by a deerhunter on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 after he was last seen Oct. 30, 2021 around 8 p.m. when he left his sister’s home. Don was located shortly there after, not far from his car.
While AWP did not find Don, this Two-Part series documents the dedicated efforts of not just Adventures With Purpose, but also his family and an entire community who are committed to bringing Don home.
🎬.. Searching for Don Hightower
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Day 1
BEFORE HE WAS FOUND: The Search for Don Hightower
• MURDER?.. or BAD BRAKE...
Day 2 - This Video
BEFORE HE WAS FOUND: (pt 2) Searching for Don Hightower
• Don Hightower Pt2... B...
Our search intensifies on Day 2 as we cover expansive terrains, exploring every possible nook using drones and on-foot searches alongside sonar scans of multiple water bodies. Our focus remains sharp on a 2003 gold Toyota Camry, the vehicle Don was last seen driving, which blends easily with the autumnal landscape.
Areas that were not thoroughly searched the previous day is the focus. Utilizing high-tech drones, we investigate under canopies and brush, areas where a helicopter's view might be obstructed. This methodical expansion of our search areas ensures that we miss no potential clues.
The local community's involvement with insights and leads coming from neighbors and friends. Their participation is crucial, as they provide us with additional areas to search and confirm paths Don might have taken.
Conversations with Don's sons provide a moving insight into his life-his role as a grandfather, his routine interactions, and his last known activities. These personal stories highlight the urgency and emotional depth of our search.
As the day progresses, the complexity of the search becomes evident. Despite our best efforts and the technology at our disposal, the mystery surrounding Don's disappearance deepens. The lack of conclusive evidence or sightings adds a poignant layer to our mission.
This video is a testament to the resilience of both our team and the community, driven by the hope of finding Don and providing closure to his family. We urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward and help in this critical effort.
Thank you from all of us here at Adventures With Purpose for watching, liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing.
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[@heathercarnline6735]

my prayers go out to this family and friends thank you to AWP these guys are great and the things they do for others RIP Mr. Don

[@okiecubsfan1961]

You need that little boat that you can send out like chaos divers so you don't have to get out your big boat all the time.

[@Bigred13k]

🙏🙏

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Just don’t discount tall foliage along roads / a road crew clearing side highway ran into something in their brush cutter and discovered a vehicle been missing for decades …. Crazy

[@michaelwalker5472]

So the family would have been driving past where he was found since he was missing. Did the police etc not search those areas whilst investigating?

[@SmallWonda]

Very sad for his family, but very glad he has finally been found - AWPwere on the right track thinking he may have run off the road - there was a case in Wales where the car crashed through a roundabout and ended up in trees and was found days later - I think 1 occupant was saved. It's as if cars need a crash beacon which could somehow be triggered, with the air bags... RIP...

[@mikefleck98]

My condolences to his family and friends

[@trinamarshall8027]

So glad he was found prayers to family.

[@trishthedish2790]

Oh so glad he was found Great job team

[@jenniferpesquera648]

You guys are the best diving experts ever and i hopefully can continue with the searches for those who lost their love ones. God blessed you and never give up

[@nadineduncan8903]

So extremely sorry for your loss but glad he was found so you could bring him home and lay him to rest. ❤❤ may he finally rest in peace.

[@Survivor-y8c]

It was so sweet how the son was telling Doug the stories about his dad and his grandkids😢 he seems like a great guy, sending love and prayers and strength , I'm sure the grandkids will always remember wrecking their grandpas house having fun ❤

[@janealford4401]

I still can't work out why they were driving on the left 🤔

[@joycecantrell4478]

He sounds like an awesome Grandpa.I don't know if I would take sixth grade kids at the same time. I had enough taking three grand kids at the same time but only a year apart.

[@louisecoleman4382]

He has been returned to his family xx keep doing what u do Jared ur amazing nd we love u for it xx love from England ❤❤❤

[@sherihageranderson4974]

Glad he was found.

[@JaniceGilliam-wv1mj]

Awp. Yall. Are. Awesome. Keep. Up the. Good work. Keeping each. Of you in. My payers blessings. Always

[@t0kr]

Hi Jared! In Newman Ca, a mom recently drowned after jumping in the San Joaquin River to save her child. Unfortunately she did not make it and the family is trying to search for her! Please reach out to this family and give them closure of being able to lay their loved one to rest.

[@judi_just_judi]

In these situations, it is best to allow local authorities and search groups the opportunity first.

[@TRaider66]

They specialize in finding vehicles and their tools cater to that. Unfortunately, finding a lone body takes a different kind of search.

[@Lee-fh2wj]

Hey guys great job, I'm glad he was found!!

[@Elisabeth-l2d]

I loved my grandparents so much now they are dead for a long time ago❤❤❤😢

[@CharlesSilver-ew3ju]

Jared and company at AWP. This Lise again writing under my husband's name . I wrote a comment on profiling evil who I understand is extremely interested in your channel. It's under the name above & his episode about caves in Utah. Oh, and I accidently referred to your channel as awd. Sorry. Jared and team... Onward & Upward. You guys have the "It factor" required for continued success.

[@LillymayHarris-c3d]

Bless for the family

[@Pellegrineanita]

So glad he was found Jared, bless him and his family xx

[@christicrenshaw2772]

Since he wasn't feeling good. He might have had a heart attack.

[@delilahjohnson3492]

Another thing in my hometown Marysville ca we have a place called Eli's lake and alot of vehicles and people go missing

[@jennymodgoddess]

Prayers go out to his family. 🙏🙏

[@LaurenaLaCroix]

❤❤❤ 380million views ❤❤❤

[@ConnieNapier-f4d]

I don't know what happen with your team I really want all you do God bless you and your family you have a heart of gold be safe stay true to you and remember why you are doing this thank you for all you do ❤

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Thank you Jared. I know sometimes it's hard to reconcile when searches are exhausted underwater. You gave his family answers and finally Don did come home. Don sounds like a wonderful man we'd all love to know ❤

[@2feathers911]

You will know them by their love for one another....

[@stupidminotaur9735]

Maybe add the date not just friday... like 05/03/2024 . 1:45

[@tracybennett3303]

Ik I told y'all this morning (part 1).. but amazing job once again 👏🏼👏🏼😇😇✨💛.. your theee only channel that I have joined.. no explanation here🎉🎉✨👏🏼👏🏼

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

They are amazing here ❤🎉

[@charleskadletc2431]

Jared the family thanks AWP for all you've done looking for him and everyone from the beginnings of AWP❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😂😂

[@thaliazelmer2327]

Happy the family got their answers.

[@destinymclean8680]

Love this one! Can’t wait for the next! Prayers for the family and all involved.

[@christow7989]

Thank you for your due diligence and complete thoroughness to totally exhaust all possible areas in your search for Mr Hightower. If I or any of my friends or loved ones go missing, and its a case where your expertise would be invaluable, I would want you looking for them

[@rebeccamyott7041]

RIP Don🎉

[@mikeparsons7216]

These Guys are So Freaking Awesome. Finding ALL these Loved Ones Who Have Been Missing For Many Years, Sometimes Decades. And They Do it ALL For FREE (I'm sure they get lots of donations through their KZbin channel) . I Don't I Could Do This, Cause Being Underwater, & Coming Across a Dead Body Would Freak Me Out. Buf, on the other hand, I'd Be Very Satisfying To Help So Many People Who Have Been Grieving For So Long. Thd Rewards Would Be Beautiful, in Knowing You Helped So Many, During Such A Hard & Sad Time.

[@Zippy_Davis]

May he rest in peace

[@forterierocks]

My uncle Johan vanished in 1986 no leads, no information, no answers. My great aunt and uncle both passed away without any answers.

[@josiahademiluyi4677]

I’m sorry to hear that, and I wish you and your family the absolute 🙏🏾✝️❤️

[@eternityyt4753]

that found date 2022..? am i wrong..? 2022 or 2023..m

[@Audrey-ps3ei]

22

[@janicemcnutt4937]

Exactly. He was already found so what are they searching for?

[@keojiabrown6807]

​@@janicemcnutt4937nothing since this is old footage before he was found.

[@Star-dk8vq]

R.I.P DON AND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THIS MAN. HE SOUNDED LIKE A GREAT GUY.😢

[@kimwalsh]

Thanks guys

[@TheShazaam07]

Y’all are awesome

[@kerrywaldrop4546]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@dodymillrath7664]

Jared, wir brauchen dich❤

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Ugh if the helicopter had infrared could have pin pointed area still holding heat ugh sad technology can’t do better

[@CreativeHeart-jk1xr]

Hello Jared, You & the team are really Fantastic and your Purpose is Awesome!!!! I ran across your Channel recently and you are now my favorite TV to watch! 😃 Solving cases, caring & helping to heal hearts❣️💔💞 You should be very proud!

[@DonPowell-y9u]

I want to join ur fight. But I don't like putting my bank info on here . Had problems in the past . Jared I would like to meet you someday. If u have an address for me I want to send a donation. I wish I could do more . Love u guys . God Bless A.W.P. ! Don Powell Grand Blanc mich.

[@judi_just_judi]

Don, unfortunately, not all comments are noticed. There is an address available on their website and links are available in the video description. I have copied and pasted for your convenience: 740 Northeast 3rd Street, STE 3-139, Bend OR 97701

[@thercdoctor6434]

First comment once again!

[@judi_just_judi]

❤ 😊

[@steventopping106]

how exciting.

[@tapmeg]

I will always follow AWP but I HATE watching anything with Doug in it. He thinks way too much of himself. Everything he has learned it came from Jared. He should be grateful of who has taught him everything he know. Way too arrogant for my taste. To drop AWP for his reasons without a real criminal guilty charge is pathetic. Everyone who has given up on Jared are just wrong in my opinion. I hate watching these out of date videos because of that of long bearded Doug. These other channels think he is great. Well he learned it all from Jared. He was nothing before Jarad allowed him to come into AWP. His voice makes me sick.

[@brandihorton6204]

Damn

[@jamiemaslar5890]

Agree

[@jamiemaslar5890]

To hang your dirty laundry out about your pay & how you are wonderful and never did anything wrong in life and your life is wonderful! Ya right! Take care of your own shit we don't need to get involved! Handel it Mr. Perfect!

[@jessicakingsley1438]

I came to the comments to see who else he irritates. Not 1 to leave negative comments but I agree 100%.

[@judi_just_judi]

Amen! ❤ 😊

[@roxanecordle6705]

❤

[@Adamlink123uk]

Hi there guys

[@kiwilover251]

🙏

[@jammingj8187]

Just found your channel and subscribed

[@wesleyshoup3936]

Thank you for exhausted the search. You left knowing there is no place unsearched

[@thomastommy1192]

Guys, Several years ago I had a cousin that turned up missing from VA and they could not find him for several years. Finally, they googled his name and found him at a homeless shelter in Chattanooga TN.. You might try homeless shelters across the country. I truly hope you see him. God bless you for helping people.

[@roxanecordle6705]

❤

[@Merc2897]

Is there gonna be any new cases?

[@lindalewis5066]

Such a heartbreaking story. I'm glad the family has answers and I'm sincerely sorry for their loss. Sounds like Don was a great family man. May he rest in peace. 🙏🕊️

[@hankulator961]

2022. That's fresh news !!

[@Sandra-m3t6v]

Prayers for his family❤

[@MrVandijk73]

💔😪🙏

[@Justme-jy7vo]

So when did the beard learn forgiveness?

[@judi_just_judi]

I like your sense of humour. ❤ 😊

[@adrianalbertomartinezquint8950]

Hagan un canal con traducción al español y doblen la monetización 😢 plis

[@2008stiffy]

Where is the episode from when he was found? I’ve watched both episodes that do not confirm he is found?

[@judi_just_judi]

He was not located by AWP.

[@judi_just_judi]

The video description states his vehicle was located by a deer hunter and his body was located nearby.

[@jammingj8187]

Please contact Western Colorado Desert Police thank you,

[@vapete1237]

Foilage.. ?? Fo-li-age 🙄🇬🇧

[@judi_just_judi]

Tom-a-toe Tom-ato?

[@YoUtUbEhAnDlEsArEgReAt]

IMPORTANT: Have you seen the video of the man out in Colorado who found a bunch of women's shoes that have washed up on the shoreline of a mysterious lake in the middle of nowhere? Levi Comstock "Colorado Man Finds Multiple High Heels in Remote Area, Fears Connection to Disappearances" Might be worth investigating or at least getting in contact with the guy.

[@susanowens6393]

It said in the beginning that he was found in the woods with his remains. Why don't they try looking in the woods and stop looking in the ponds?

[@beatricezingg6494]

They are specialised for water search.

[@judi_just_judi]

We could also ask why local authorities failed to locate him.

[@Christlockhart1]

Wow

[@jammingj8187]

Please please check out this. Policy investigate High Heel mystery in Western Colorado Desert. A Lake It was in a very well hidden isolated place 10 pair's of women's high leg boots and high heels shoes found next to the Lake. I saw it on this channel @ OFF TOPIC SHOW could be missing native American women so many have been missing lately its very Sad maby someone could go down and check for human remains. Thank you guys and God bless you stay safe.

[@delilahjohnson3492]

I would keep searching for the man that is missing for like 3 months it's now 2024 is 3 years now

[@swaybone11]

You guys are doing great work, and I love you for it. What if you added psychics to your show? Could that add more amazingness to your already great show?

[@matthewpasquale4944]

Why show old footage from 2 years ago?

[@beatricezingg6494]

Because we fans love to see his efforts he did then.