07-27-2015, 11:52 AM
Grandpa's Friend Identified
It's now confirmed that he was at the campsite with gramps and little Deorr when the toddler "just disappeared".
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Isaac Reinwand ^, 35, of Idaho Falls, was at the Timber Creek Campground on July 10 alongside Deorr’s parents Jessica Mitchell and Deorr Kunz Sr. and his as yet unnamed great-grandfather, Lemhi County Sheriff Lynn Bowerman confirmed.
The sheriff’s office had previously withheld Reinwand’s name, referring to him only as a family friend at the campsite. Over the weekend Reinwand’s name was widely publicized on social media, leading to Bowerman confirming the detail to EastIdahoNews.com
“Yes, he was at the scene,” Bowerman said in an email. “He’s (been) a personal friend of grandpa’s for about five years. We are treating him no differently than the family, he has been questioned numerous times, and has been to the scene with me.”
Bowerman said Reinwand, similar to Mitchell and Kunz, are “persons of interest” in this case because they were at the scene. However, at this time, neither Reinwand, Mitchell or Kunz are suspects in the missing persons case.
The great-grandfather, who authorities have not identified, also has not been labeled as a suspect. Authorities said his declining physical and mental health ruled him out at the beginning of the case. (HOTD: So, gramps was in no condition to watch a toddler and the parents left him and a virtual stranger to watch little Deorr?)
Over the weekend, Reinwand was repeatedly identified as a sex offender with an extensive criminal history in online forums and on social media. However, police and court documents dispute that assertion. The Idaho State Repository shows Reinwand was charged with felony rape in 2006, but that charge was amended down to misdemeanor domestic battery.Sheriff’s officials also have told EastIdahoNews.com Reinwand is not a sex offender. “He does have a criminal record, however the police reports are not consistent with his record (and I’m) not sure why,” Bowerman said in the email. Bowerman did not elaborate on the inconsistencies. (HOTD: mumbo jumbo.)
EastIdahoNews.com spoke with Reinwand briefly Monday morning on his doorstep. He confirmed Deorr was with him and the great-grandfather before he went missing, but Reinwand declined to answer further questions. “He just disappeared,” Reinwand said.
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It's now confirmed that he was at the campsite with gramps and little Deorr when the toddler "just disappeared".
Isaac Reinwand ^, 35, of Idaho Falls, was at the Timber Creek Campground on July 10 alongside Deorr’s parents Jessica Mitchell and Deorr Kunz Sr. and his as yet unnamed great-grandfather, Lemhi County Sheriff Lynn Bowerman confirmed.
The sheriff’s office had previously withheld Reinwand’s name, referring to him only as a family friend at the campsite. Over the weekend Reinwand’s name was widely publicized on social media, leading to Bowerman confirming the detail to EastIdahoNews.com
“Yes, he was at the scene,” Bowerman said in an email. “He’s (been) a personal friend of grandpa’s for about five years. We are treating him no differently than the family, he has been questioned numerous times, and has been to the scene with me.”
Bowerman said Reinwand, similar to Mitchell and Kunz, are “persons of interest” in this case because they were at the scene. However, at this time, neither Reinwand, Mitchell or Kunz are suspects in the missing persons case.
The great-grandfather, who authorities have not identified, also has not been labeled as a suspect. Authorities said his declining physical and mental health ruled him out at the beginning of the case. (HOTD: So, gramps was in no condition to watch a toddler and the parents left him and a virtual stranger to watch little Deorr?)
Over the weekend, Reinwand was repeatedly identified as a sex offender with an extensive criminal history in online forums and on social media. However, police and court documents dispute that assertion. The Idaho State Repository shows Reinwand was charged with felony rape in 2006, but that charge was amended down to misdemeanor domestic battery.Sheriff’s officials also have told EastIdahoNews.com Reinwand is not a sex offender. “He does have a criminal record, however the police reports are not consistent with his record (and I’m) not sure why,” Bowerman said in the email. Bowerman did not elaborate on the inconsistencies. (HOTD: mumbo jumbo.)
EastIdahoNews.com spoke with Reinwand briefly Monday morning on his doorstep. He confirmed Deorr was with him and the great-grandfather before he went missing, but Reinwand declined to answer further questions. “He just disappeared,” Reinwand said.
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