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.
For more information about Adventures With Purpose and their ongoing efforts, please visit https://www.adventureswithpurpose.com
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