COLD CASE SOLVED: Found 30 Years After He Went Missing!

Adventures With Purpose Solves 30-Year-Old Cold Case from 1994 During Search for Another Missing Person from 2018.
The search took place outside of Elk Grove, CA - April 13, 2024, when Adventures With Purpose (AWP), the renowned volunteer dive team known for solving cold cases, successfully recovered the vehicle and remains of Arnell Narvaiz, a man missing since July 1, 1994. The discovery occurred during a search operation for another missing person, Duke Haringer, near the Delta Island Ranch in Sacramento County.
Arnell Narvaiz, who vanished while driving his beige 1988 Toyota to his workplace at a Delta Island Ranch, had been missing for nearly three decades. His vehicle was located submerged 30 feet deep in the Delta, buried up to the windows in silt. The AWP team, using advanced sonar technology, identified and verified the vehicle by retrieving its license plate.
Discovery and Recovery
The AWP team, led by diver and sonar expert, Jared Leisek, initially identified the submerged vehicle. After confirming the vehicle's identity, they coordinated with local authorities, including the Stockton Police Department and the coroner's office, to plan the extraction.
The vehicle's recovery required careful handling due to its depth and position. A rotator truck equipped with a crane was brought in to assist with the extraction. The team meticulously pulled the vehicle out to avoid losing any evidence or remains. During this process, they discovered human remains, later confirmed to be those of Arnell Narvaiz.
Coordination and Execution
Adventures With Purpose: Led the discovery and initial recovery operations, using their expertise in sonar technology and diving.
Local Authorities: The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and the Coroner's office took over the official investigation once the vehicle was identified and brought out of the river.
Impact on the Family
Chanel, Arnell Narvaiz's daughter, expressed mixed emotions upon receiving the news. Born in 1992, she had no memory of her father, who disappeared when she was just 2 years old.
The family, initially resigned to never knowing Arnell's fate, now faces renewed grief but also a sense of closure.
Statement from Adventures With Purpose
"We are deeply honored to have been able to provide the answers and closure for the Narvaiz family after all these years," said Jared Leisek, founder of Adventures With Purpose. "While our primary mission was to locate Duke Heringer who's been missing since 2018, the discovery of Arnel Narvaiz's vehicle underscores the importance and impact of our work. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Narvaiz family during this difficult time."
About Adventures With Purpose
Adventures With Purpose is a volunteer organization dedicated to solving cold cases and providing closure to families of missing persons. Utilizing advanced sonar technology and diving expertise, the team has successfully solved 32 cold cases, bringing much-needed answers to families and communities.
Thank you from all of us here at Adventures With Purpose for watching, liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing.
Jared Leisek - Adventures With Purpose Founder
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[@gregadams558]

For a family to think he just ran off and left them, only to find he died in an accident. It has to twist your heart. He wanted to be home, he couldn't.

[@bevcamren1316]

Great comment brother

[@saaamember97]

Brother, you just got this crusty old Air Force Sergeant's eyes to well up with tears!

[@chordsofgratitude2073]

If Arnel's daughter ever reads the comments, I hope she realizes she was not abandoned by her dad. He died in an accident. I hope she knows the he was on his way to work. He was obviously a responsible parent trying to provide for his family. Condolences to the family.❤

[@chordsofgratitude2073]

@@judi_just_judi , yes and I edited my comment.

[@judi_just_judi]

​@@chordsofgratitude2073 Perfect!! ❤ 😊

[@Joe-xh2lk]

Well said. RIP ❤

[@lonewildflower]

I can’t even imagine the feeling of getting that phone call 30 years later. 😢

[@aimsatlife4142]

The family was notified including the Daughter

[@katekinder]

He wasn’t the person you were looking for but he was the person you needed to find that day! 30yrs and they finally have closure and can grieve and hold a funeral!

[@celestiafanforever]

I agree. That just means another family finally got answers, they got the closure that they wanted, Amel is another person who finally got to come home to be laid to rest and that his name is added to stack of others that they found and brought home. And that his name and picture is added to their intro of those who were brought home by AWP.

[@erikamurphy1681]

Well said🫡

[@DarlinDar215]

Amen to that 🙏

[@bethroblek5563]

There is NEVER CLOSURE….ITS CALLED RESOLUTION….people looking for missing family never get closure just a resolution to the mystery of them going missing, on purpose or due to accidents ….i wish everyone to get resolution to their missing family members💖💖

[@bethroblek5563]

Jared…itsSO SO GOOD to see you going on with your purpose….im sorry the previous team chose to depart….Your good name will get you through the coming times🩷🩷🩷

[@dhelix85]

I would be devistated to know my family thought I abandoned them. I'm glad his family got the truth, and that his honor as a husband and father are restored. Good work guys.

[@antraxxslingshots]

What makes you 100% certain this muddy singletrack alongside a river was his direct way to work and he had an accident instead of just wanting to end the suffering and took the closest way to the river on or from his regular commute?

[@goldensun7702]

@@antraxxslingshotsbut that's suicide. Not running away and abandoning them and continue to live your life away from your family.

[@antraxxslingshots]

@@goldensun7702 well it is a drastic kind of running away and leaving your love ones alone i think.

[@shwanna3]

​@@goldensun7702 suicide is a form of running away.. I've tried it a couple times and failed fortunately but it is just a more conclusive and permanent way of running away from your current circumstances. Depression tricks the brain into thinking you're not good enough, you don't have a purpose, your family doesn't love you, etc., oftentimes the thoughts start as intrusive ones, "I wish I could run away, live a completely new life, change my identity" but this isn't really an option when you have a family to look after, don't have the finances, digital footprints are everywhere. Eventually that can all get to be too much and your brain makes you think death is the only way out. I hope this wasn't the case here but it's very likely.

[@terripeterson4533]

AMEN!

[@Daniel-jg1uk]

What struck me as the saddest thing about this video was the sight of Jared walking down the bank with that plastic bag, picking up bones from the water because that coroner couldn't be bothered to get her shoes dirty and do her job properly. Not the first time I'm seeing on this channel how carelessly some law enforcement agencies approach the handling of remains and of vehicles that contain them.

[@judi_just_judi]

That is what separates Jared from the others. What others think is above and beyond is the minimum for Jared. ❤ 😊

[@snowdoggie6956]

It should be the minimum for Anyone. I bet if that man's family was there watching she would have ACTED with more respect. I am absolutely appalled seeing that crap working with law enforcement. She needs to be fired and get a job at KFC!!!

[@jolenerivers6134]

I thought it was so disrectful for the to treat anybody's remains in such a brutal manner...

[@sendmedoge8939]

It's a cop. Cops don't care about you if they can't fine you or charge you for something.

[@brendensmith2292]

That coroner is garbage

[@wacholder5690]

Anyone found is another one no longer missing. Thanks for showing !

[@seventhdayissabbath8747]

I have never looked at a river or lake the same since Jared started finding and bringing home those who were lost. Thank you Jared and team for the hard work and dedication in helping others...

[@kathybenes3137]

I agree 👍 with you 😊all the places and things all have seen and done ✔️ 😀 thanks 8

[@kakeisharice1669]

Right since watching them everyday I’m at work I’m looking at the Mississippi River wondering how many cars are under all that water.

[@ThePsychicMom]

Same!

[@mistierr]

I cannot imagine the things Jared has seen over the years. I’m grateful he’s managed to keep going- he’s given a lot of people closure.

[@jamesmarshalla8565]

Every time you guys bring closure for a missing love one, I cry like a baby! You have no idea how important you are Jared, we couldn’t have found any of those people without you! Thank you so much A W P!!

[@deannawheeler4362]

Jared brings answers, not closure.

[@LunaPsGaming]

Glad I'm not the only one who sobs like a baby 😅

[@rosejune1995-r7t]

Same here! Every time I watch them bring home a loved one I cry.

[@unicornmommy39]

Same!!!

[@Realistic_Secret]

Yet another story that finally gets some answers, good work guys!

[@christinaobrien4394]

Thank you

[@ravenprice6112]

1994 is the year I was born. It is hard to believe this poor man has been at the bottom of that lake all of this time. Love to his family.

[@user-tv3di2xy6n]

No one will ever know, the pain, the family had to suffer In All those years.

[@reniatsandy94]

Same here born I was like in shock when I saw this 🥺 !

[@BOBTHEBUILDER-ql6sv]

And imagine the family thinking he didn’t care and just had abandoned them

[@Nooneinteresting470]

Same I was born in 1994 was 5 by the time 1999 rolled around, kind of crazy to think that this man's body has been underwater for so long.. absolutely crazy.

[@JoniNYon]

Jared was basically having to tell these people HOW to do their jobs--they seemed totally clueless and not really caring at all. Kudus to Jared and his team for all they do to bring the missing home.

[@showspotter]

not saying its great but many of the law enforecement are not specially trained in underwater retrieval and jared's been doing this for years so i dont see why it cant be looked at as maybe jared's the expert here. i mean are you wiling to front the tax dollars to train EVERY police dept in underwater retrieval? didnt think so.

[@cassandragatewood1764]

​@showspotter he literally asked to get him out there or the remains will be smashed, I'd rather not... she was not interested in respecting the remains. Some humans shouldn't hold the position they do.

[@bonniecarlson9573]

They don’t do it everyday but they responded and left it to the expert.

[@karenslattery5465]

well said

[@unicornmommy39]

I gasped and started crying when his remains came out of the car. This is what Jared tried to avoid! 😢😢😢 I really hope that M.E. is fired! Unbelievable.

[@ellesnd4579]

This. She was too lazy to come down the hill or something? "I'd rather take them out up here." How nice for you, Becky.... but how about you just do your damn job? Lazy and disrespectful.

[@alishabashaw4261]

I’m so thankful you were the one who found this man. You even went back for remains left behind along the steep bank that clearly didn’t matter as much to anyone else. We appreciate you!

[@suemitchell1354]

Yep!

[@gabrielavelasco3755]

Clearly😢

[@jmjackson561]

Yup

[@jus10lewissr]

One thing even more disturbing than the insane amount of vehicles sitting at the bottoms of lakes, rivers, and so forth, is that some of those vehicles have people inside of them -- and you have no way of knowing there's anything down there, let alone a car with a presumably missing person in it. I don't go swimming, fishing or boating anymore without that thought crossing my mind at least once. Regardless, I'm glad these guys are making a huge difference in everything that they do.

[@mimikm222]

if i ever go on the lake I want sonar now. its unbelievable how many times someone went over those cars...

[@genesis2780]

I had a very similar thought, like how many people have died in their cars, in a body of water? 😮Oh my goodness, new fear unlocked 😨

[@Not.Caitlin-tq8wj]

I am so thankful you found him. It was his time to be found. My uncle disappeared and we all knew he was dead, there was no way he would just disappear on us like that. He was found by accident on a logging road in the middle of nowhere by people on four wheelers. The police bekieve he was camping in the fall and got stuck by a freak early blizzard and was unable to get out. He was 50 kilometres from the closest road and he used a cane so wouldn't have been able to hike it. The feeling of relief mixed with grief is a gut punch. Im glad this daughter and her mother know he never abandoned them.

[@teribelleau137]

Feeling thoughtful for his widow. Closure finally, and maybe some relief, knowing he didn't choose to leave her and his daughter. God Bless you all for what you're doing to help these families! ❤😊

[@shelleyjohnston1106]

I hate the word closure. answers.. is what they are getting. they will never get closure on their grief.

[@ajmatt574]

@@shelleyjohnston1106I disagree. It is closure. Answers bring closure. Grief isn’t forever; it’s part of the process, but eventually it hurts less over time. I’d say grief has nothing to do with closure as you can grieve well past closure.

[@deannawheeler4362]

Answers, not closure.

[@AnxiousFork]

​@@shelleyjohnston1106 Not closure on their grief. Closure on the not knowing. They now finally know what happened to him.

[@jimsmith9819]

@@ajmatt574 grief is forever

[@gregdcross]

Been watching AWP since way back when Jared was pulling trash out of waterways, then merged into the recovery of missing people. Jared has perfected how to search and recover the lost and has proven to be the most respectful of the remains and the loved ones, dedicated and persistent. Watching him focus in the sonar screens and interpret what is underwater is amazing. Keep it up Jared, you are an amazing human being.

[@kickazzdrummer666]

Jared found his higher calling.

[@trojanpussy]

Jared often has more respect fore the remains of the lost people then the services that, must, do their job, the 'professionals'....🫤

[@christinamenhennett]

Same here! I've watched him from day 1!

[@valerieford7899]

Same here. I've been hooked since the first video I saw. Aside from the emotion he shows these people I love his personal triumph to keep doing what he does. He hasn't lost a follower or subscriber out of me.

[@valerieford7899]

I just wish he say across instead of acrossed lol❤❤

[@cm1642]

I can't believe there is no agency responsible for keeping waterways clear of vehicles! And i can't believe how many times police have completely bungled the search for missing people.

[@user-tv3di2xy6n]

They do not have funds for searches like this, the fire departments, would probably be able to handle it best. That or they just can’t be bothered. I would think they would pull the cars, not leave them, to pollute the waters. Some of these areas have many cars, the insurance companies should have to pay.

[@flannelpillowcase6475]

i always find it amusing when people complain about people not doing their jobs, meanwhile they throw all their money to entertainers who make them laugh and smile or get mad, rather than to all those people who 'should' be doing their jobs. kinda ridiculous that entertainers and athletes and whoever else are living lavish lifestyles making millions more than they can spend, but the people doing the real jobs to keep communities running are paid practically nothing by comparison, and have to suffer people complaining about them rather than ever thanking or appreciating them. maybe if things were reversed, the people with the 'real' jobs would be more motivated. just sayin

[@bellis8204]

Thank you for finding poor Arnel. His family can now understand he didn't abandon them - he was instead lost to a horrible accident. He can now rest in in peace, secure in the arms of his loved ones.

[@denisemurray412]

Jared, you started out as an environmental cleanup group. But this service came about as an opportunity to help people fill in all the unanswered questions. The idea snowballed and other divers have joined your mission. Thank you for what you have done for those families. As for that coroner - you KNEW you were coming to the riverbank. You should have worn your waders and rubber gloves today. Take pride in your job and you won't get angry comments from the public !!

[@CrazyBlogMoments]

This.....all of this! Thank you for writing what was in my mind.

[@shelleyirwin6104]

It never ceases to amaze me when you are looking for someone and you accidentally solve a different case! Great job

[@mpshotattwice3253]

🙂This is the 4th person found accidentally

[@shelleyirwin6104]

@@mpshotattwice3253 wow

[@judi_just_judi]

​@@mpshotattwice3253 I have missed your attention to details. ❤ 😊

[@acasualviewer5861]

its freaky how many people are in those waterways.

[@AshleyAbreu_]

I feel like you guys cared more about his remains then the actual police. When you said to take him out down there because his remains were going to be crushed by the rocks and they said I’d rather take him out up here I gasped I swear how sad…

[@judd0112]

Police do this all to often and mostly have no connection to the victims & back story. Usually they want to get it done as quickly as possible. & also take into consideration that they(police) have supposedly been searching for the missing persons & vehicle saying they are doing everything they can and this team shows up and in a few days find the vehicle and makes the police look like they are not going above and beyond or just doing the bare minimum. So they are reluctant and probably pissed this is reflecting negatively on the police department

[@user-tv3di2xy6n]

The remains can often be in very bad shape, could traumatize, just about anyone. We had a women who was found after seven years, the body was blown up like a balloon. She left to return home to California, found in Massachusetts, she left, to return home and it was snowing that night, the car went between two houses and into the water, the snow must of covered the tracks. Swimmers found her after seven years.

[@Hamster846]

​@@judd0112to your point police also have other cases, emergencies, on thier shoulders these guys God bless them have spent several days working on one case at a time.

[@unsheepled]

@@judd0112yeah , egos get crushed … instead of putting that aside for the GREATER PURPOSE

[@Oak_Hollow]

That's not quite what was actually said.

[@josiemaesouthern]

Thanks Jared. I am a funeral industry professional. I admire your reverence for the deceased. My condolences to the family.

[@kjova251]

My Dad was killed and the police showed up at our door the same day. It was the worst feeling in the world. I can't imagine waiting 30 years to have them knock on the door and finally provide answers.

[@judi_just_judi]

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you and your family have been able to heal in a healthy manner. ❤ 😊

[@kathysiebert6654]

Sorry for your loss. My Daddy was murdered in Houston, TX, May 1976. No one was ever arrested. Not enough evidence to convict the 2 that were suspected to have done it.

[@springfling49]

It is so great to see local law enforcement willing to work with AWP instead of against them!! Previous videos show that that is not always the case. Thank you to this department for your service and professionalism.

[@bill4639]

Are you high? The cops didn’t do a damn thing!

[@evedaemonium2399]

the fact that yall went looking Specifically for a missing persons and just Happened to come across Arnel... No sir, he heard you were looking and he said "Today bch'.. i love that about this one. Yall keep rescuing lost souls from Pergatory, they don't deserve to be forgotten in Limbo.

[@Maxid1]

I have to thank you for this comment. I don't agree with you about limbo but it made me study the bible further and correct something that the world programmed into me instead of the actual truth.

[@ColourfulXO]

Unfortunately there is no such thing as "purgatory." It is not in, God's, Word. You must put your trust in, Christ, on this side of life. That's why the Gospel needs to be spread urgently before people pass away.

[@actuallyapathy]

pretty disrespectful to say that the lost victims are in limbo just because they haven't been found yet. how do you think the families of not-yet-found people would feel reading that? you are entitled to your religious beliefs, but if they are hurtful or harmful to people you don't need to say them out loud.

[@cheriessoblessedformerlyfear]

To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord .. or you're in the other place purgatory was abolished at the cross.. buy I'm glad they found his body for closure

[@dorothytenute2710]

Jared, there is simply nobody better at this. From scanning and identifying vehicles to diving to being able to get things ready for the tow truck drivers. AWP is remarkable. I am so sorry for this poor family.

[@kdaze10]

​@@eryvnethen get off his channel, crazy. 😂

[@NUTTYNANNY100]

I agree, I can't imagine how it must not a family , worrying all those just not knowing where their family members must be. I sure that most must believe that they have basically been dumped & their relative has ran off to start a new life. They must have have such a sense of relief when they find out they hadn't been abandoned. JARED deserves medals for what he does.

[@adtrent]

​@@eryvneand why is that?

[@adtrent]

God creates some people for specific jobs, I believe. He is given an ability to do something so hard and he has honed his skills well.

[@bill4639]

Jared is even doing the CORONERS job. Imagine if Jared was not there to pick up the slack for these incompetent agencies.

[@jasonm322]

I think the coroner should have removed Arnal from the car as soon as it emerged from the water. instead of his remains being damaged and scatered on the rocks. RIP Arnel

[@TheStar798]

I've watched an interview with NYPD/M.E Police divers - removing remains from a submerged car is EXTREMELY dangerous to the recovery divers who can be seriously hurt and risk infection from glass, twisted rusted metal and debris (not to mention the shifting car and currents) 🤷🏾‍♀️ Safer for all involved to raise the car and dive after for missing remains/bones Not to mention many police teams don't have recovery divers. I imagine the family are grateful for whatever remains they can get and lay the mystery, and loved one, to rest 🤷🏾‍♀️💐

[@laurenskee2665]

His body has been in the water 30 years. I think its okay.

[@MotoSly]

Yeah i was also a bit like "wtf" about the coronor's reaction when they asked her what to do with the body. She didn't even come down to check for herself.

[@AttestedFire66]

​@@TheStar798 learn to read, he said they should have removed him once he emerged, not underwater, they literally asked if they should remove him and she left him to be crushed along the bank under the car.

[@Upemm]

No win situation either way except for the family who now have closure.

[@SweetTeaJackJack]

Just a stranger here, but dang it, I appreciate all you do for these people!

[@judi_just_judi]

No one is a stranger within the AWP community. We are here for each other and friendships develop when we open ourselves up to acceptance and embrace change. ❤ 😊

[@sweetlisajohnson]

​@@judi_just_judi I agree We all care very much and your a friend ❤

[@terripeterson4533]

ME 2!

[@Fido-vm9zi]

Me too! I'm feeling emotional about it.

[@crashbang756]

Jared and the team deserve the very best in life for what they do…god bless you guys…RIP Arnel 🙏

[@clarkosteo]

Jared, you should invent some type of a net or heavy plastic with holes on the edges for drainage, magnets on the sides to hold in place. It would be sized to fit side windows/windshield, etc., so it would help keep remains inside during recoveries. I bet some of your sponsors would gladly pay to develop something like that. You all do great work. Bless you.

[@jasras5003]

You do it

[@clarkosteo]

@@jasras5003 I’m not in the business of recovering vehicles. It was simply an idea!

[@lisha2122]

I think that would be a wonderful idea.

[@cheriessoblessedformerlyfear]

That's a great idea

[@rackets001]

That's gotta be a shock to the system. Wife assumed he left the family because he was potentially being unfaithful all these years, only to find out he had an accident on his way to work to provide for his family. All those years of anger and sadness at feeling abandoned, now can be resolved as sadness knowing he was just trying to provide for his family.

[@machellep1]

I was raised in the Central Valley of California and I will tell you that cars went in the sloughs all the time. The valley is famous for its foggy nights, pea soup fog. You sometimes had to have someone get out and walk in front of the car to keep from going off the road. Several times I pulled off and slept in my car till morning. Not surprised your finding lots of cars and people that have been missing for years. My condolences to the family but glad they have answers after 30 years of him missing.

[@anissasoots2623]

I’m from Turlock and I can attest to some REALLY foggy winters in the Central Valley. I’ve driven highway 12 at night coming from the bay back to Turlock. Talk about a road that can get really foggy. Getting onto I5 south from HWY 12 I almost missed the exit that was maybe 50ft in front of me and I was going about 25 MPH. It was scary in some places where you just couldn’t really see anything. I have never been more happy to get onto I5 as I was that day. I am happy they were able to help a family find some closure.

[@megandenney622]

I agree. I'm from the central valley and the fog is insane. I have also had to pull off and wait several times to hope for some clear roads. So glad they found this man ❤

[@WindsofChange]

Camanche Lake near Jackson here and you're not lying. I grew up in Stockton/Lodi.

[@SlidellBaby]

I hope that coroner is voted out soon. Absolutely lazy and disrespectful.

[@bill4639]

I hope the family sues, and I hope ever lazy cop in the whole state gets jail time for something like this.

[@jasonphillips7712]

she weighs too much had no intentions of helping cant do her job and carries

[@keystonecarpenter3546]

Call out a crane!

[@steve-zx5jb]

BUT, BUT, BUT, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION,,,,

[@sreggird60]

I think she was assistant coroner which I am not sure is a position one runs for.

[@jkminnich]

I often think of how terrifying the last moments of these people’s lives must have been. 😢

[@goldensun7702]

True, but hopefully it was an instantaneous death, so he didn't feel anything or drown to death. If he was unconsious, I don't think he suffered while drowning.

[@sharontyler6248]

I nearly drowned. Fortunately, I was recovered and resuscitated. I at first struggled, trying to breathe, but then I was at peace. I was visually aware I was under water. I wasn't fighting it. Then I was yanked to the surface. They pumped my chest forcing the water from my lungs. I started throwing up and my chest hurt. I have never forgotten. It hurt so bad to breathe. I suffered more from living through it.

[@FlipflopB]

Jared has said that drowning would be his preferred way to go. It’s a lot quicker than you think, and you become unconscious and pass away very quickly

[@danielkarlsson258]

Wth? "Jared is taking pictures for the coroner"?! Some police don't want any help at all, but this "can you take some pics of the corpse so I don't have to go down there? Thanks." is truly bizarre. Great work as always though! Keep it up!

[@babyfergie36]

My thoughts too, that coroner was very lazy at her job. The moment jared saw the remains she should of went down there to Secure or remove to avoid losing or damaging the remains on the drag up the hill..

[@pixie706]

Jared is a total professional and its good that the police respect his experience

[@helenf.7221]

I made a similar comment that he seemed like the only person who knew what to do. He did say it’s a small town so they probably don’t have any expertise

[@kazo_13]

that baffled me!

[@DavidJohnson-bf2et]

Jared and his team are hero’s. The lazy police officer and coroner didn’t want to get dirty and he did their work for them. I can’t believe they didn’t remove the remains at soon as they were discovered instead of flipping the car over and having remains fall out of the car. Sacramento Sheriff should be embarrassed! Lazy!

[@josephgarcia2979]

Kudos to these daring people who devote their lives to finding lost and loved ones who have yet to be found.

[@AmadeusHammerer]

I have so much respect for Jared. He shows what he sees like car, how old, how big, producer and I look at the video and think, yes, this may be a car... He's so experienced and so respectful. I follow them for years now and it's still like the first time I watched them. Thank you!

[@suemitchell1354]

Amen

[@TMCremixes]

Guys I just want to express my gratitude, not only for the work you do, but also for how you guys shot and edited this video. Building up that music, then absolute silence for the moment the car reaches the surface so everyone can just feel what they need to feel without a narrative (hope, sadness, grief, etc.) being pushed. The camera crew and editing team did a fantastic job on the cinematography. My morbid curiosity is like "let me see the remains" but it's just so fitting and respectful that you blurred them out. The whole thing in itsself is already quite graphic and raw, and we really don't need to see the actual body to know what's going on. I also love the way all teams, and people within the teams, work together here to create the best possible outcome and closure for the case. Fantastic work.

[@lilian2731]

Bless these guys who are so passionate in helping to find cold cases missing victims....🙏👍....may the victims R.I.P. 🙏 & condolences to the families....😔👍👏👏

[@nickyshaw7677]

Am I the only one that find it extremely disrespectful that the coroner didn't agree to take the body out? To have the bones dragged and crushed against the rocks is terrible

[@philliphelms6505]

She actually sounded like she didn’t have a clue to what was going on.

[@jakob9111]

@@philliphelms6505seemed like she had never had this situation before

[@mackenziewilliams4507]

In a lot of places, coroners are not medical professionals. Or even acquire medical degree. As long as you run for the position, you can win.

[@Fenn2026]

Yes. That ticked me off.

[@hdbabe2006]

That's such a half a$$ed way to do things!! How would she feel if it were HER loved one???? How does she know they got "all" of him?? If I were the family I'd be royally pi$$ed, thinking parts of my dad is still laying about amongst those rocks because of her lazy butt.

[@HotRod16]

He wasn't the person you looking for but fate brought you to this find. It is emotional for me to see that he left behind his dear baby back then. May his soul now RIP, his daughter grown up well. A great job by the team here.

[@annburchard6199]

My condolences to Arnel's daughter and his family. I am grateful for the efforts of the search and rescue team, which volunteered their time and effort. God Bless Arnel! This family now realizes he did not abandon them. Blessings to everyone who helps with this recovery effort. Most humbled. Ann Burchard

[@griffy89]

can’t imagine the grief of thinking your dad ran off and being so angry at him, just to be told this 30 years later

[@NVRAMboi]

May God bless this family - but also all of the fine people working for or associated with Adventures With Purpose. This husband and father had no intention of abandoning anyone.

[@EdnaWilkes-cy6ki]

Jared you never give up looking. You help many families find peace. God bless .

[@stevinharper3551]

I'm just discovering this channel. I want to say what you do is really thoughtful and great. I wish you and your team the best. Huge respect

[@robinweber3481]

Thank goodness for people who search for families Loved ones ❤️

[@roryduran6130]

You are to be commended for treating everything with such respect.

[@ironhornforge]

The coroner was so unbelievably lazy and completely reneged on her duty of care... That is unacceptable, those remains should have been collected when there was any doubt of damage... very disgraceful behaviour, I hope she is fired.

[@Jindarella_]

I came to say the same thing. So pathetic. I'm embarrassed for her. No control of the scene whatsoever.

[@Doughy3205]

@@Jindarella_that’s a lot of people now a day lazy and disrespectful

[@tkdterp8]

I cannot believe any coroner would make such a pathetic decision to not collect the remains when they were clearly visible! Every single bone matters! That coroner needs to be fired for neglent and LAZY behavior!

[@Stinktierchen]

That was 100% a woke and inclusive police force. All women, all out of shape... some look like lesbians. And the color thing, you know. 100% DEI workforce! And they proved how lazy and incabable they are.

[@kathysiebert6654]

What a divine service you provide. God Bless you Sir

[@katherinecamillesteadcaputo]

Jared you are the reason this whole genre exists, your respect for everyone involved is so very evident in every part of your body language and your professionalism is par none. All bullcrap aside, the reason ALL of these loved ones being found by anyone is because of your "little" start up called AWP. I commend you sir.

[@judi_just_judi]

( : Always nice to see these positive and encouraging comments. From one fan to another, thank you. ❤ 😊

[@voicije]

manyother channel like this one started with Jared.. he teaches so many of the guys who left to do it themselfs.. and.. there are real bad stories that goes with it... i'm following the master.. not those who took and leave because of some storms...

[@JaniceKing-dy6wc]

I would love to see the old team back together, im so sorry Jared that they didn't have the guts to stand by you. I have continued to support you no matter what! Much love x

[@johndoe-lm7ji]

So the previous team members left?

[@AdventuresWithPurpose]

As with any organization, like your place of employment, people will come and go, but the owner, founder, and boss is the one constant who will always be their. Like with any business, past volunteers, employees, etc will choose to start their own business/organization. It's Life.

[@shannalynn7]

@@johndoe-lm7jithey did…. under bad circumstances

[@shawnkopp9734]

Praying for Jared.. He is the best.

[@MaQuGo119]

@@AdventuresWithPurpose You can hire me, i just need a greencard 😭😭👌👌🤠🤠

[@solomon676]

I was 18 when this poor guy went missing. A whole life missed, God bless this man and his Family and God bless AWP Team

[@tannermaple]

The weird feeling I get when you find a person really disturbs me but I can’t imagine how bad it is for you

[@triciamarieferguson3455]

I live in Manteca. Not far from Stockton Elk Grove Sac... These ones so close really hit home. Thank you Jared and the entire AWP team. You are amazing humans. Kind. Generous. Caring. Teaching the world what we should all be like. ❤❤❤ thank you

[@debbiemc55]

So thankful you brought another victim home. Closure to another family that deserved answers. Prayers for the family to finally find peace.

[@BoostedCoupe]

God forbid the uninterested officers or the coroner walk down and do their job.

[@benjaminmorris4962]

Did you even SEE the coroner? She ain't fit enough for that hike 😂 She'd take one step and fall all the way down. As for the other officers, how do you know they were uninterested? How do you know none of them was willing to take the photos? There's already two or three people down by the car, who likely volunteered to take photos for the coroner. The only person you should be mad at is the coroner. The other officers' job was to protect the scene and make sure no other civilians interfere. Their job is not to gather or record evidence. The only one there who's job that was was the coroner. Everybody else appeared to be normal patrolmen/deputies, not CSI

[@usersafsky117]

Some people don't want this job and you pay for what you get or elected. Lazy or not fit enough. Not even a priest to bless the deceases.

[@soderhamnpojken]

Finally getting his legacy restored , he never left them. I understand the rational thinking going to the conclusion that he just left and started fresh somewhere else so no shame on the family and relatives. Hope you rest easy now Arnel until you meet the ones you loved again and enjoy afterlife together

[@SpottedFeverAppys]

Adventures with purpose is so amazing. I wish the department and coroner had secured the remains though. Potentially losing part of my dad’s remains because they didn’t want to climb down and get them before they fell out just irks me. I’d rather prevent than collect if all possible.

[@flanjo.NZ.]

Closure, finally and isn't it nice when the Sherriff's Dept actually works with you. Keep up the good work. Kudos to Jared and his team.

[@donnawilson2077]

I found your channel by accident about a week ago, well i think ive binge watched nearly every episode, the work you guys do is amazing 👍🏻 bringing closure to so many families ❤️ and working with and promoting the other teams you work with increases the amount of people you can all help. I wish the team all the best in the world 🌎 im following from Northampton in the UK

[@judi_just_judi]

Welcome to the AWP Binge Watching Club. In case no one warned you - it is addictive. ❤ 😊

[@teresanorbraten8803]

I did the same. And I then went to their store and bought the window smashing tool for every one I know.

[@lisaseagroves5392]

Sad recovery here...very disappointed in the coroner - should have tended the remains when discovered instead of picking up bones after dragging the car. Good for AWP for another case solved.

[@CrazyBlogMoments]

right, and it wasn't even the coroner who picked them up, it was Jared who also took the pictures for the coroner. That is HER damn job!

[@debrarandall6913]

It's sad that it took this many years to find this man, but his family finally has closure. My condolences to his family. Good work all.

[@maryb4796]

Sad that they lost a family member, but happy he is finally home. You guys are awesome. Keep on keepin on!

[@1pipandgoose]

Jared, you do a great job of showing us how you read the equipment and identify vehicles. Your sensitivity in talking with family members and how you assist law enforcement is refreshing. Professional yet very kind. Thank you.

[@diannaphillips8577]

I'm so glad to see you still helping people! You do such a great job! All the other groups should have stood by you! They owe their success to you!!

[@mercedespadierna14]

Father and son missing after working on their shrimp boat in Texas. Coast guards suspended search. Divers have been sent down but apparently it’s hard to see down there. Only the family and a few volunteers are searching. Yall would be a big help. Today is the third day they have been missing. Family isn’t giving up til they are found and hopefully are brought home.

[@charlesalden9167]

I'm 66 veteran still cry every time you are doing a recovery for lost ones. I remember when you started out recovering vehicles on the Willamette River to clean the river up. Then you found that body in the car. AWP have brought closer for alot of families. THANK YOU ! And now other divers are looking.

[@kandcfamily2140]

Thank you for your service

[@marya.orsulak4947]

Thank you Jared for not giving up on your gift in finding these lost ones. Peace young man.

[@JedH1991]

I’ve been watching these guys for years, but since this is only an hour from where I live it’s surreal

[@trojanpussy]

It must be crazy to now know this body was burried in watwr fore all those years, just 1 houer away. 🙏🕯💝

[@deatako6006]

We live close by too.

[@Bob-ve9rm]

my grandma lives along steamboat slough

[@emmastroud85]

I was just at steamboat slough a couple weeks ago on the boat. we live on the delta and it really is surreal to see them out here, especially after watching them for quite some time. Also eerie to know there’s so many cars in the waterways, I’ll never be able to not think about that when out on the river

[@ellesnd4579]

Can you drive over and collect some info on that worthless coroner for us?

[@kelleymosqueda9535]

This is exactly why I watch this channel. For the families. I pray for the family of the man you inadvertently found and the family of the man you were originally searching for.

[@Me-my8us]

It amazes me every time younz go out there looking for people who went missing in their vehicles never to be found until your organization was founded! Im proud to be part of the AWP movement. It's because of you that others have followed in your footsteps. The amount of time and energy you put into all your cases to locate missing loved ones. To find someone you weren't even aware of was missing helped a family find closure. Thank you for everything you do! Bring them all home!!! Stay safe! ❤❤❤ Prayers to the family and friends of this young man 🙏

[@LakotaBear47]

Carry on, Jared! You are the expert when it comes to these searches and you have so graciously shared your knowledge with others. A lot of good thoughts and respect are coming your way. I will ALWAYS be in your corner, I know a good man when I see one.

[@seanh4841]

Yes, Carry on my Wayward Son

[@marytilley637]

Jared u r a good man and stay the way u r and what u do for so many people don't happen often God bless u and keep safe out there ok

[@BUYBLUESHOPPER]

Jared had done a lot. I get torked with other utubers that forget. He built the dive community to what it is today!

[@meschelleforbus634]

Thank you, Jared, for all you have done and continue to do to bring lost loved ones home ❤ I am so happy that you are out on the water. You are incredible at what you do😊 Thank you to the team members working along side of Jared to bring lost loved ones home ❤

[@huskeyfosterfail4980]

This is very poignant. Grateful there are people in this world willing to do this selfless work for others. Chanelle and your mom may you heal these long standing wounds. Prayers for you.

[@gracemaryguerrero2340]

Jared and your team, we thank you for bringing him home. To the family our heartfelt condolences.

[@susanwells595]

Thank you Jared. And teams. For allowing us to see things that you find in the waters .

[@556colt]

I am really happy to see you back out there helping people heal their pain.

[@georgiasalter894]

the fact that they do this for free & not asking for a dime shows how committed they are to giving these families closure for their missing loved ones🥹💕‼️

[@user-di4kv9yk3g]

even after so many years, a video like this still holds the emotions of a loved family member missing and finally found thanks you AWP for sharing and bringing folks back home

[@paulklaes816]

First time I saw this episode, I was amazed at how much more concerned for the preservation and safety of the human remains Jared was compared to the coroner.

[@diannaphillips8577]

You gave answers to another family. So thankful you are still helping families.

[@robertmaxey2158]

I am so glad to see you going back to dive dive dive and you found someone that you weren't even looking for. Now that family will have the closer they needed for so long. Keep up the great work.

[@mimipuppylover2064]

Thank you so much Jared ! your new team is great ! am very happy that you are out now doing the searching, you have been such a blessing to so many families, you started a movement like none other, thank you !!! I am praying for the family, they will have answers after all of these years and now they are going to go through grieving .

[@Kuyakano.productions]

watching you for a long time i will never turn my back on you no matter what people say you are doing a good thing God bless you always🙏🙏🙏💯

[@rosalotter4029]

Which of us did not make mistakes in our lives, especially when we were young?

[@Kuyakano.productions]

@@rosalotter4029 Amen 🙏💯

[@ponytailalogginalong6605]

100%!! There is a REASON he is doing this & SUCCESSFULLY. He really came back hard with the pedal to the metal & it blows every hater out of the water. His skin is thicker persevering through the punches making them all look like fools. Keep kicking ass Jared! Maybe see you guys again when you're passing through.

[@mikefleck98]

It's such a tragic story. My condolences to his family. Thank you, Jared and crew.

[@pkm5150]

I know this area very well and the family. It breaks my heart, but I'm also relieved.

[@ellesnd4579]

Do you know the coroner? Because she needs to be fired.

[@wesleyshoup3936]

Im so glad for the family that you found him the family now has answers. Great work as always Jared the best out here.

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Yes Jared is and will always be the best ❤

[@suemitchell1354]

Yep, many thanks!

[@rosamundmundy6966]

Finally coming home

[@Varrbariouss]

Super saddened that the remains couldn’t be kept intact due to the car’s tricky extraction but what an amazing discovery, may he rest in peace

[@johnsmith-ik6uz]

Jared and his associates are an impressive bunch of professionals.

[@laurenlnb2386]

Thank you so much for being as respectful as possible. Another family, knowing what happened to their loved one, is always bitter sweet. ❤

[@Roustabout376]

Thank you Jared for what you do you're a good man even after everything that's going on you're still managing to hold everything together and still trying to make content for all of us to enjoy awp is the best

[@GailVaught]

Wow. Solved a case from 30 years ago. Great work new Jared team. You are coming back strong after a rocky two years. Those who left, good riddance. Arnel's family has closure now because somebody cares about missing people while cleaning up the environment. As long as you still make videos regardless of finding someone or not, you'll have my full support. I do love your fun ones every now and then. You have such a great sense of humor.

[@luciewallace9081]

Jared please keep on finding those lost souls you are so beloved by these families. I'm so blessed watching you care for the families. Thanks for coming back.

[@marydalton5752]

Happy that you found this guy who was missing! I'm sure his daughter had many questions over the years. She & her mom can now grieve together and rest easier now that the mystery has been solved. Great work Jared!

[@wendyreynolds8264]

Bravo Jared and team! So glad to see you back in the neighborhood! Your special skills are so appreciated!😊

[@anitaclemons1789]

This is the reason you guys are Hero's in the water, searching and finding the lost loved ones, not forgotten not lost anymore thanks to your purpose ❤️ Another family has closure 🙏