Updates on the search for Darwin

Darwin disappeared in the early morning hours of June 3, 1999 while walking in downtown Idaho Falls, Idaho (USA). The family believes foul play was involved in his disappearance. Here is the official missing poster. A celebration of Darwin's life was held in Idaho Falls and Moscow on the one-year anniversary of his disappearance. The services included displays of Darwin's work and thank you letters from school children and teachers. Memories of Darwin were shared by at least a dozen speakers from around the world and concluded with the placing of roses and a memorial wreath in the Snake River. A candlelight vigil was also held that evening on the banks of the Snake River.

Darwin was declared legally dead the first week of March 2004 and now the family is in the process of obtaining restraining orders against several companies who saw fit to use his name and photos without permission. His brother David is legal conservator of the estate and his sister Rebecca is handling issues related to Eagle Rock Research and ongoing research projects.

Media help in locating Darwin is welcome. Continuing efforts to solve this mystery include recent DNA sampling. Stories about his disappearance continue to appear throughout the world. Issues surrounding missing adult investigations have received new attention following the tragedies of 911.

We have the following stories available online. Other articles are being prepared for posting as they become available.

March 2000, Canadian Internet News

July 13, 1999 Detroit Free Press

July 13, 1999 Boston Globe

July 10, 1999 Moscow Online Publications

The Seattle PI did an excellent series entitled Without a Trace examining problems with missing person investigations. This series started in January 2003 and resulted in changes to Washington state law in January 2004.

If you know of more, click to send email to The Estate of Darwin Vest . Due to SPAM, this address changes monthly.