QA-01
Websleuths user Ella's Mom has gone through all of Thread 1 and Thread 2 up to page 23, collecting various Q&A dating back before we started formally documenting them. When she gets back from her "congratulations trip", she'll send more.
Our thanks to Ella's Mom for a job well done!
WHY WAS HE IN HENDERSON, NEVADA:
Q: Was Steven at the Retirement Village to do a part time job?
A: Per Naegle (Thread #1 Post #59) - I'd like to point out that he was not in Henderson on a job for window washing, Christmas decorating or even publicizing the business. His boss has confirmed that for us and no one in the neighborhood had a copy of Steven's flyers.
Q: Could he have been there for religious purposes?
A: Per Naegle (Thread #1, #139) - I think we can rule out Steven being in Henderson for a religious reason. He wouldn't go to a bible study that caused him to miss his normal church meetings.
CELL PHONE AND BANK ACCOUNTS:
Q: Last known on his cell phone?
A: Cell Phone – The last known calls on his cell phone were received early on the 13th with regards to a church meeting that afternoon (see laytonian’s timeline for specifics or Thread #1, Post #546). Someone retrieved messages from the phone on the 14th.
o Cell and Bank Records – All cell (including text) and bank activity have been reviewed. Nothing out of the normal (no 800 #’s). Per Naegle (Thread #1, Post #239).
STEVEN'S CAR:
o Found at 2647 Savannah Springs Ave. Henderson Nev.
o Car seen on Surveillance camera and a man matching Steven’s description is seen leaving the vehicle on December 13. (See Thread #1, Post #91 and #153 to review).
o Several Coats and a shaving kit were found in the vehicle. Per Naegle (Thread #1, Post #360).
o Steven has been known to sleep in his car if he is traveling alone. Per Naegle (Thread #1, Post #360).
o No GPS on the phone or car. Per Naegle (Thread #1, Post #139).
o Drug sniffing dogs have been used to rule out the use of the car for transporting drugs. Per newspaper article (refer to laytonian’s timeline). And, We have used sent dogs, both in Steven’s car and in the neighborhood. They found nothing. Per Naegle (Thread#1, Post #153)
o A baby bib and 4 ornaments were found in the car. The family assumes they were meant for his brother’s family, since they match the gender and age. This is also the last known transaction Steven made (Dec. 12th). (Thread #1, Post #534).
o White SUV: A white SUV is also seen driving by Steven on the cameras. It has been confirmed that the driver of the vehicle was a Real Estate Agent working at a nearby residence. Per Naegle (Thread #1, Post #250)
o Per Naegle (Thread #1, Post #60) - ...........and the car was never fingerprinted. The car showed no signs of criminal activity so the police had no reason to believe a crime was committed, therefore no fingerprinting
STEVEN'S NOTEBOOK COMPUTER:
o Per Naegle (Thread #1, Post #60) - I doubt a deep forensic search of the hard drive was preformed and the car was never fingerprinted. The car showed no signs of criminal activity so the police had no reason to believe a crime was committed, therefore no fingerprinting. I think the same goes for the laptop. LVPD probably didn't want to spend the time and money on it.
o The laptop was left in his apartment.
o Per Naegle (Thread#1, Post #102) - Both the police and members of my family have searched his computer. We have quite a few computer engineers in the family, but no one has found anything suspicious on his laptop.
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR:
Q: Was a PI hired?
A: A PI was hired in the beginning. Per Naegle, she won't take our money anymore because there are no leads. (Thread#1, Post #153)
ANTHEM SUN CITY (NEIGHBORHOOD) SEARCHES:
o We have canvassed the whole neighborhood with flyers in hand several times. Per Naegle (Thread#1, Post #153)
o The police have had helicopters, atvs and dogs search the area and the mountains beyond. Per Naegle (Thread#1, Post #153)
TRAVELS:
o Sacramento – Steven visited a friend’s family on December 9, 2009 (previously thought the 8th), in Wendover, NV (Ruby Valley). During a conversation with the parents he mentioned plans on going to Sacramento. (Thread #1, Post #239 – Naegle feels this was just a way to make small talk).
- Vegas Trip(s) – Per Naegle (Thread #1, Post #239) - He did not mention to anyone that we have talked to that he was going to Vegas. He didn't make plans to stay with anyone. Yes, it's odd that no one asked what he was doing there.
MISSING BELONGINGS:
- Missing Belongings – Cell phone, wallet and passport (Per ProjectJason). Nagle confirmed (Thread #3, Post?)
STEVEN'S APARTMENT IN ST GEORGE:
o Steven was 2-3 months behind on rent. Utilities being shut off within days. (Per Naegle and landlord)
o Landlord contacted parents regarding rent after Steven stopped returning calls. (Per Still Watching – Thread #1, 440).
o Mother put money in his account (amount unknown) to help with rent. Steven has not had any bank transactions since Dec. 13th. Steven also received a check from his grandmother that was not cashed.
o Previous roommate (JZ) left in the middle of the night in late October. Some speculation of drug use/sales by JZ. (Per Still Watching – Thread #1, 440). Per Naegle, JZ has been questioned by LE and ruled out. (Thread #1, Post #534)
o A neighbor saw him/his car come home stay for a very short amount of time and leave at 10:30 pm. It is possible he came back home again later that evening and left early the next morning without the neighbors noticing.
POSSIBLE SIGHTINGS
o #1-Bus - Someone mentioned they saw Steven get on the 105 bus at MLK and Craig.
o #2 – IHOP (Bldr. Hwy./Flamingo). A Woman stated “…a young man that looked similar to Steven sat across from us. He was very obviously disoriented. He wore tinted glasses, had what looked like numbers on his neck and right leg. He was very restless, up and down, away from his table. He told the waitress he wanted "the same thing as last night" which turned out to be 3 or 4 glasses of iced tea (Steven was not known to drink Iced Tea). Apparently this young man has been going to that IHOP, you might check with the staff there." (Thread #2, Post #169). The family and Fairy1 have looked into this sighting (See laytonian’s timeline for specifics).
OTHER
o Craigslist Message – A female posted a message on Craigslist looking for a Steven that helped her to play Blackjack in Vegas the day Steven was last seen. The poster was contacted and it was confirmed that he was not the person she was looking for. (Thread #1, post #177).
- Road Trips – Steven went on several “road trips” in the days leading up to his disappearance (see Laytonian’s timeline for specifics). No one has come forward that were aware of the road trips.
- Mental Illness – No signs of previous mental illness. No current medications that are known. (Thread #2, Post #169)
- Languages – Steven speaks English and Portuguese. (Thread #1, Post #534)
- Psychic/medium – The family is not interested in hiring either at this time. They were contacted by one (unsolicited) and were told he had passed away.
o Salt Lake Tribune – Steven worked there from Mar 2007 - Jul 2008. According to the family he told them he left because he did not like working nights. A co-worker confirmed on facebook (and also on the SL Tribune website) that he left on his own accord. Per Naegle (Thread #1, Post #239). Although this job is not listed on LinkedIn it is listed on his most recent resume Per BigTexasTom (Thread #1, Post #430).
- Sleepwalking/Talking – Per Naegle (Thread #1, #318) Steven is almost famous for talking and walking/acting in his sleep.
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WHAT WE DIDN'T KNOW....AND SOME THAT WE NOW HAVE ANSWERS TO:
Did Steve know someone in the retirement village?
Unknown.
Why was Steven in the Retirement Villiage?
Unknown.
Why did Steven move to St. George?
Didn't like cold weather in SLC, matchbin.com asked him to go there (ie, various reasons given)
Was anyone aware if Steven was gay?
If he was, no one has spoken up. Steven's brother says he was a "man's man" (Dallin's blog).
Laytonian did send a query to SLC and St George LGBT groups - but no one seems to have known Steven.
Did GW go back to Utah like he said he would for the meeting?
He didn't make it to the 11am PEC, but attended the noon worship service.
Has GW been questioned?
Yes.
What was GW doing in Vegas and where was he staying?
Unknown, other than "with friends".
How long does the phone record indicate GW’s call to Steven was?
Under 2 minutes (AT&T "rounds up" all calls to the next highest minute).
Is there a list of potential employers that Steven sent his resume to?
Not that we know of. There were unsent job apps in his apartment.