SOLVED: Missing 9-Months Underwater (RICHARD RITZ FOUND)
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2021
- We found Richard Ritz (Missing Person) underwater in his Toyota 4-Runner who had been missing 9-months earlier in September 2020. One of the clues we had to go off of was that Richard was last seen at 501 N Lombard and the statement he had made.
"If I ever go missing, just know that I'm on a really long fishing trip"
Armed with that information, our team chose Cathedral Park Boat Ramp as our first place to search where we identified 4 targets underwater using sonar.
Two of the targets looked fresh on sonar, while the other two we could tell had been buried in the silt, indicating a much longer time underwater in the 10-20 year period.
We suited up to scuba dive on all 4 targets, however, the first vehicle we chose turned out to the vehicle in question, finding the Toyota 4-Runner upside down, along with a matching license plate.
Once identified as Richard's vehicle, this becomes a crimes scene, calling 911, standing back, and offering our services if they need assistance.
With a very competent dive team, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Dive Team took over, recovering Richard from the 4-Runner and bringing answers to the family that evening the family so desperately needed these past 9-months.
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Richard Ritz, 74, was last seen in September of 2020 leaving a bar in the 9500 block of North Lombard Street.
Richard Ritz described as a white man with a short fu-manchu-style mustache. He stands approximately 6-feet-1-inch tall and weighs around 160 pounds.
Police said Ritz was last seen wearing khaki pants, a red plaid flannel shirt, a Lakers baseball cap, and black tennis shoes. He has several tattoos, including "HATE" on his right knuckles and "LOVE" on his left knuckles.
It was believed that Ritz may had been living in his vehicle, which is a matte-black 1999 Toyota 4Runner SUV with Oregon license 716GPE. Previously, police said the license plate was CK65017, but officers later updated the information.
Ritz was known to frequent St. Johns, Sauvie Island, and Scappoose, according to law enforcement.
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42 years in law enforcement and never enough time and resources to devote to these cases. We donate quietly just because you and the team are indispensable and you carry yourselves with the highest professional standards. Thanks to all the loved ones at home who do without you guys when you are doing this for others.
I would say this is another example of how law enforcement resources need to be re-evaluated. I do believe there's a way to focus more on peace keeping while maintaining force against violent criminals. We spend far too much on military and not enough on schools and community building. States and counties should have adequate resources for their law enforcement districts to do, on a regular basis, what these men do. Period. End of story. Our budgets are all out of whack and it starts with the military industrial complex, but is couched in legalized bribery and the lie that corporations are people. Peace.
is it because these cases are prioritised lower than those where a potential crime was committed? not trying to pick just curious
@@NevilleFarkinBartos that plus it involves putting officers at risk for someone who is already long gone and they are never 100% sure if the car is even the one they are looking for, making the risk not worth it in their eyes unfortunately.
Amen to that ….
@@barbazzallc Sadly it isnt so simple. If military units stationed in the US could be involved in these search and rescue missions, tons of assets that are gathering dust could finally be put to a good use. But, the military isnt allowed to be activly used on a "civilian" base outside of exercises and special circumstances (besides the national guard which is a different thing entirely).
Obviously to save on a lot of heartache cameras need to be installed at the boat ramps along rivers. It's just incredible how many vehicles are hidden under water and how many have dead bodies in them.
Solid idea IMO
Brilliant idea.
Yes, for everybody's safety. That way, if anyone goes out, the camera can see if they came back in...no matter the way they went in...rip..so glad his family has some relief
Water hides evidence. Well.
Maybe a new organization needs to be formed to guard/watch every body of water. Along with sensors and cameras.
"My dive team isn't going to take the time to use your lift bags, it doesn't matter how much damage we cause" I'm sorry but if that doesn't show you the difference between AWP and law enforcement,.. I don't know what will,.. Thank you AWP for being the real professionals these heartbroken families need 🖤 Sending you all love, hugs, and kisses! Stay safe out there!
Totally agree. They could have use AWPs lift bags, thus making extraction easier, not having further damage to vehicle or environment. Then could have done extraction on land. They didn't even bother to pick up the trash or debris that floated out of the vehicle onto the shore. Kn my opinion, very unprofessional of the law enforcement dive team. Thanks AWP for always being professional and offering to assist local agencies and more so giving closure and compassion to the families.
Your work is fascinating! Do ou pull out the cars that aren’t the one you’re looking for?
It gives me chills just thinking about how many people could be still there underwater somewhere.
This is why I don't swim in lakes. I am convinced there are human bodies in all of them.
So thankful for what these men do.
Im with ya on that for sure!!Makes you wanna start looking like me hu!!
@@kimberlyturner820
There are definitively billions more at sea though.
@@MightDie Great! Ruin the beach for her! 🤣
@@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830 or you could just let people have their own opinions and feelings and not be a 🍆 about it 🙄
Imagine how many people over the years were never found because they didn't have guys like this looking for them.
Without advanced technology many cases like this went cold.
MANY thousands!?
I don’t think technology should be an excuse because technology only makes the process faster but in cases where vehicle’s accidentally drives into any bed of water can almost always be located not to far from the dock like this vehicle. All they had to do is at least put divers in the water to search for possible vehicles close to the dock which wouldn’t have taken to long in this case, look how close it was from where they were standing smh
Cops won’t commit the resources to get the technology or spend the time these guys do to do this. When the cops figure out there might be a car in the water, they should call these guys in as ‘consultants’ to do the search and recovery.
@@jamesdean1598 well most of those cases would probably decay anyways since the landscape around us is changing and this stories would just be myths
It bothers me how the local officials almost always have those big chips on thier shoulders. I pray that for every time you guys bring a family closure that you prove yourselves more and more and earn the respect you all deserve....well done guys...you are all truly heaven sent..
Unfortunately, since the report was for a missing person driving a certain vehicle, when ID is made on the vehicle and reasonably, the person could still be in there, it becomes a legal matter and HAS TO BE CLEARED BY LOCAL OFFICIALS. It just adds another layer of delay and investigation in case there is proof that a crime has been committed OR that is not a crime scene. These things rip out the heart, stuff it back in until the investigation is complete, then rip it out again. IF A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED it is better to take the extra time to catch perps, than let them go free when procedure isn't followed. Condolences from here, no one deserves such an end.
@@genekimberly68 I agree, but there's a big difference between following procedure and being outright rude and hostile to the team. We've seen police officers do both - some are happy to have the help and do what they can to assist. Others are resentful towards AWP because it could make the cops look bad. They're angry and terrified that someone else could do their job for them, especially if they've already "searched" an area and AWP finds something the cops didn't.
They should be glad to have the help and actually care about some closure for families and friends of missing victims, but some are such angry, bitter narcissists that they resent the efforts of AWP. And that's sad.
@@genekimberly68 well said 😔
@@deathproofpony How was the officers here rude? lol
@@KoSXxPotatisbarnetXD Please point out exactly where I said *these* officers were rude.
Having followed AWP for a couple of years I have seen police react in both ways - some are happy to have the help and some are outright hostile. I never said these particular officers were hostile.
We done? Or would you like to show off more of your poor reading comprehension?
I’m a Fire Fighter/EMT/RESCUE DIVER of more than 30 years of service, there’s nothing more satisfying than returning/retrieving a lost member of a family. There’s no greater gift to their family members that this. I’ve recovered more than 3 dozen losses and have seen my fair share of gratification from the families. Great job by Jared and his entire team!!! Where can I make donations to? Have you reached out to scuba gear, sonar & marine companies for sponsorship, endorsements or grants of above equipment? There’s a lot of used Rescue and/or Dive Rescue trucks out there that they could grant you. Keep up the great work you do.
Ty sir
I’m just stunned at how many vehicles there are in the water. You guys need to be able to teach your techniques and skills to lots of other recovery departments.
Technique and skills? Get a small boat, put sonar on it and check: It's not exactly rocket science. There are three vehicles sitting right off the boat dock--easily found. Seems like Portland is just too lazy to do the work. Or the city could have a volunteer group--I don't think it would be too much trouble.
Most vehicles in water are either insurance fraud or stolen. The rest are drunk driving or suicide. I'm surprised there are no federal cameras on boat ramps everywhere they can afford them. This would solve every problem at the ramps.
@@richardernsberger5692 So why don`t you do that`s if it is so simple? Or you are just all talks no action?
@@richardernsberger5692 You realise law enforcement even with sonar haven't been comparable to AWP? You want to know while? It is because they have been doing this for years and still do it regularly day in and day out.
Skills matter bud.
@@Reptile_Geckoyep. And you hone skills with practice. On one of these videos Doug is challenges to guess what the car on the sonar picture is. It looks like a bump with wheels to me but he correctly identifies the make and model. That speaks to a huge amount of practice. Pretty sure not many dive teams could do that.
I am continually amazed at how little respect you gentlemen get from local agencies that are called in to finish the job. Your expertise, your professionalism, all demonstrate your desire to help and your compassion for others. But instead, they act as if you’re amateurs that don’t know anything. How can SSOOOO many ppl be so conceited?
@@DOLsenior I dont know if AWP ever made statements about any group or agency.
But they certainly perform better than most agencies. Simply put it's down to experience, and quality of equipment.
most agencies train and train with not always the most satisfactory equipment to only ever test those skills and their equipment in real world environments at best a few times a year.
Seems most agencies get but hurt when a group comes in and shows that the right skills and equipment arent always in the hands of the people who should probably have them aswell. Which can be understood but the anger shouldn't be put back onto those who has the skills and equipment and time.
@@DOLsenior at most recognition for the work they do. Credentials come with a few side effects, such as following a set list of practices and at times having someone be a over watch to ensure it's done right.
Now these can be a good thing, but I suspect there has been a few times that AWP wouldnt have been allowed to dive because of natural conditions, and police dived because they had to recover the identified vehicle.
Their dive teams aren’t always like that though. You can tell that diver in red was very emotional after they got the body out of the water. I’m sure they have people they answer too though and policy they have to follow where as AWP has a little more freedom with how they go about a task.
@Kabuki Kitsune So when police actively try to stop them from helping a family find their son, when the mother KNEW where he was under the water, and they have already done an exploratory dive & believe her to be correct…when police actively try to prevent their work after months of abusing the mother, and they say something that conveys their frustrations-that makes them “amateurs”? Or “disrespectful”? Or just that the media picks that up, people become justifiably upset, and THAT makes them disrespectful?
How many examples of police callousness, apathy, incompetence &/or outright cruelty must you witness to admit that American LEO systems, as we know them, do not work for the vast majority of Americans & the issues that affect us? They do not meet the needs of most of the populace.
There’s no profit in finding missing people, apprehending rapists & pedofiles or investigations residential thefts. Takes far more “man hours” with no body to give to (for profit) prisons or to get caught up in the $$$ court system; can’t confiscate the belongings of rapists or pedofiles & sell them at invite-only sheriff “auctions”.
But if your community is being terrorized by air fresheners or burned out parking lights, police will totally help you. If your son goes missing in your car, even if you know where he is, AVP has shown that police will not help you. Not only not help you, they will belittle & abuse you. Say anything and cop apologists come out of the woodwork.
Don’t change the system, the system works for me, I don’t care if it doesn’t work for anyone else. I don’t care how many stories we hear from AVP or elsewhere, don’t care about the thousands of rape kits sitting on shelves unprocessed, who cares?! It works for me, if it doesn’t work for you YOU must not be as great or as law-abiding as me. Crimes only happen to bad people or bad parents, right? They don’t deserve help.
@@DOLsenior - I remember at least one time of insensitivity on the AWP part (well the leader of the team), who asked the crying mother if she was happy that her son was finally home, after they found the body of her teenager son in his parents borrowed vehicle in the river, she said “not happy, but now I have answers” . Of course she thanked them for founding her son body although the realization that there is no hope he will ever be found alive hurts, but as she said at least the family has answers and not wondering. I think the AWP team does a great job but definitely need to work on their insensitively and shouldn’t let the success and fame gets to their heads, at least not to the team leader’s head.
That vehicle coming out of the water with "Love" written against a sunset really had something poetic. I hope the family finds closure and doesn't doubt that he loved them.
Thanks for pointing that out....I went back to see it...poignant!
Yeah, you could see the camera operator re-framing to get it properly.
I was going to say the exact same thing
Ok now I’m super emotional
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As a former PSD, this is the prime example of why Government does t work ! I’d love to help you guys. I’m in NC, former Cave, wreck, mixed gas, paramedic +25 yrs, recovered several bodies underwater , offshore /remote medic. US Navy Corpsman.
Treasure, try getting in touch with the young fellow channel" "depths of history, or Jeremy fro exploring with nug, they are mor east
Sounds stressful and terrifying finding bodies and not knowing what happened.
sure you are
@@domoetker3967 stop hating
@@helenkhoiova At times they aren't sure if this was a crime or suicide, so they have to treat each case as a potential crime to preserve evidence. It would also be expensive to have AWP come back to testify if needed. They are out of Oregon & go all over the US.
I’m from and live in Portland and out my boat in at that ramp all the time and can’t believe what lays beneath the water! Unreal you guys are awesome and really do help families move on!
Thanks Brad
@@AdventuresWithPurpose What did you guys do about the other cars which could be other missing persons cases?
@@nsjayathilaka212 I'm always wondering too
@@nsjayathilaka212 Exactly... Just ignoring 3 other cars like. Whats to say there not releated to each other? Get away with it once, they think they can do it twice, three times, four?
@@steelixian1705 they usually get pulled up too
If he chose a “really long fishing trip” as his final resting place, hopefully the family will spread his ashes back to where he loved fishing ❤️
I concur!
The problem is our soul is destined for heaven or that terrible, hot place..that's just the reality
@@italiantraditionalcatholic2390 If that's what you believe but a lot of people don't believe in that stuff sooooo ... It's not really a problem unless you make it a problem.
Its an idea, but ultimately his daughter has to do what is right for her and her family. I feel so bad for her knowing how close they were.
@@italiantraditionalcatholic2390 Are you aware that "Hell" as many Christians today envision it is from Greek Mythology and not Judaism?
I just can’t get over how many vehicles are underwater! It would be so cool to know all the stories behind them.
I won't even get in the water anymore. It's a pool or nothing.
I am thinking the same thing 🤔
I think most of cars are underwater for insurance reasons. Some are underwater because of suicide and accidental death.. and I think just a very small amount of vehicles are actually under water due to crimes like theft
They won't say out of respect for the families but majority of these cars with bodies in them are from Dui's.
@@Power-fi2du what a ridiculous statement. You’re a real kind of special. SMH This family DID tell AWP that her father had been drinking that day. It was no secret BUT so what? What exactly is your point?
I love you all for what you do! My cousin committed suicide this year in his divers suit & was found thankfully quickly. He drove his car into the water in outer sound. He suffered from addiction & depression as well as suicidal thoughts. I’m thankful for people like you we were lucky to find him right away and it just gives merit to why it’s so important to have teams like yours available. I think less cases would be solved without you all. I’m so sad for my cousin Rest In Peace Brett, I wish those who suffer could hold on a little more as i know that feeling all to well in my every day life I wish I was there to be a lending ear, I am eternally greatful for your services ! & personally I’ve never had n encounter with you but I know who to turn to in situations such as this 💜
I'm so sorry for your loss . Depression is such a sad desease...
Crazy he thought how to keep his remains from moving far from car
Condolences. I feel your pain. My brother ;🖤 @mytruth
May God put His arms of comfort around you and your family. May Brett rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family in Gods name, for peace and comfort. ❤
I'm a 38 year old man and this broke my heart...your channel is so hard to watch when you show the family...great job guys
Even though I know it’s coming, ever time I hear Jared say that it’s a confirmation of a vehicle, I become overwhelmed with emotion and tear up. Another family had been given the chance of closure. Well dome AWP.
Same here. I'm crying right now.
Me too! Seeing him being put in the body bag was heartbreaking! Thank God he was found and there was something left of him to bury and bring closure!
Ditto. So sad.
I’m exactly the same. It’s so heartbreaking and relieving at the same time 🥺
Me too.
I hope the sheriff's office quit giving you all a hard time here in portland. You are doing amazing work. Thank you.
Well the sheriffs in Portland they have to deal with rioters and looters so yeah it’s a Dangerous city in the U.S.
@@jesemioramirez5283 Ok, that had nothing to do with the original comment.
Their egos are too big for them to just accept the help from AWP, or do their job so AWP doesn't have to
Here in Michigan the birthplace of the Union, darn near all volunteer reserve police have been disbanded. Solely because of the police unions filling grievances that the volunteers are take money out of the pockets of union workers.
The local agencies should be throwing parties for and helping these gentlemen ANY WAY THEY CAN. PERIOD!!!
I'm from the UK, an ex police officer, myself, far used to 'diving, or having divers come in as a natural part of any missing persons investigation, so imagine the difficulty I'm having in accepting that many US police departments are not solving these essential cold cases? In fact, many of them should not be 'COLD CASES'! Either way, however, massively impressed by the valuable work Adventures with a Purpose does, the long nights not knowing, finally having some sort of closure; you are blessed chaps, carry on the fantastic work!
We need people like this is the UK imagine how many people gone missing over here without people knowing
How can 300 people dislike this and what they’re doing? It’s unbelievable how you can’t like what these guys do.
Heroes the lot of them. Very important heroes. God bless them all
It's the detectives that didn't do this from the get go.
@@barbiejm21 ouch, that is embarrassing
I would never trust anyone BUT these guys to find my loved one in the water.
I watch a horse rescue program and they get compassion sttress. Whatever you do do not get stressed. Take time between, we would not have you quit because you are emotionally unable to continue. Bless you, I pray for your salvation. I encourage people to support you and your team. They need to plod along as well. Bless them.
@ Sue Ellen....If anything is causing them stress, it's the lack of cooperation from law enforcement, not the actual search and rescue part. I'm sure that part is very rewarding to them.
@@Stargazer69 Truth
Excellent comment Sue, I have PTSD from not one single incident but the continued exposure to prolonged incidents.I have also commented that the guys take this into account and seek out those who treat ptsd and related issues.👍🙏
The confirmed plate gave me chills. years ago I was called to search for a missing person in Texas who had been gone for three months 300 people worked the area where I actually ended up finding him. I’ve done a few missing person cases myself as PI. what you’re doing is awesome! I tend to find that private search groups tend to reach better results because they are not hampered by politics, procedures etc. I recall standing over the cliff where I had found his body and I had chills and my gut told me this is where the person would be despite police and the parents trying to discourage me from searching that area because it was searched very thoroughly several times over but that’s exactly where I found him. stick with your gut it’s usually right. One of the cases I worked was in Portland and the person ended up being found in the river which is what I anticipated prior. what many people don’t know is there are sooo many people that show up in the river as accidents or suicides in Portland main river. f a team were to work this River regularly they would solve many incidence. Statistically when men decide to commit suicide they are likely to end up in their favorite places which tend to be outdoor locations such as favorite campgrounds fishing holes mountainous areas. It agitates me that a commonsense approach to where this person may have ended up was not followed up by Law Enforcement apparently and leave it to a private citizen to discover it.
It’s kinda crazy how many missing people end up being found in places that were already searched. On this channel it happens all the time too. Thank you for what you do too! This is the best of humanity
@@MashaRistova Likely because AWP has gear other groups don't have and they use it regularly day in and day out, having the skills and experience to use it and use it well.
Insane how they always have the means to find these people, but don’t. It takes the family asking for an outside team from UA-cam to trigger things into movement. I absolutely love this channel.
Seriously: Do county and cities just not want to spend the money looking? Here are 3 vehicles sitting right off the boat ramp--should have been easy to find. I think some authorities just don't bother. Also, every municipality with bodies of the water in the vicinity should easily have a volunteer group or two with a boat and sonar who could do this sort of thing; it's not like it costs a lot of money.
@@richardernsberger5692 well are you volunteering? Sure its free but quite frankly the only volunteering people want to do any more is their opinions and petting puppies.
Awesome video guys! Keep up the amazing work
Cool to see ya here my man!
Hi bud
Hi
My idols interesting is so awesome 🥺
Without you guys, the families of those missing persons whom you've found would never have had closure. Hats off to you all.
Thank you team for another great search. They are always successful no matter what the outcome.
and hats off to AWP families too for also backing them up as they go forth for others.
After watching so many videos over the years, it still amazes me how many pizzing contests y'all end up in with the local law. I mean, did I seriously just watch Jared get left hanging for a handshake by ALL of the dive team?
I hope by now, with y'all's growing popularity, you're treated with the respect and gratitude you deserve!
Every time I watch Jared and Sam I just wish I was 60 years younger and I'd be right alongside them to help. They all do such an amazing job and to have the thought to do that was so great because you couldn't found better people. And I agree with a lot of the comments the relief that you bring to the families is immeasurable. The heartache can ease once they have their loved one back at home. I went through something similar when I waited day after day after day after day after day waiting for you to come home and he never did.
You could still help if you wanted, many people have solved cold cases from different countries entirely, you'd be more limited as you only have access to what can be publicly found, but if you're good at investigating sometimes connections can be made.
I hate it when egos get in the way. These guys know what they are doing, they do it often. The locals need to check their egos snd let the guys who know how to do the job do it.
I cringed when I saw all the objects floating up to the surface.
Potential evidence could be lost by dragging the vehicle along the river bed to retrieve it instead of floating it to the surface with air bags as the guys suggested.
When I saw all the stuff floating along with the sheriff dept. divers retrieve his body before pulling the car out of the water made me think where did the learn how to process a crime area. Any thing that may have been in the car that could have been a clue to what happened could be gone or contaminated.
I agree! These guys are amazing
That car has been under water for 9 months, with the if I ever go missing statement he had made there is probably no suspected foul play. They are not going to investigate this as such. As much as I respect AWP and acknowledge there passion, there is no need to float the car the only thing that should have been done was cleared the ramp for safety during the pull.
I have never witnessed a more safety conscious, professional, compassionate operation. You are the gold standard.
Breaks my heart more to know that familys loose people to the water, but there's caring people out there looking for them like you guys. I have high respect for you doing this❤
Private organizations SHOULD be the ones doing these jobs, not people on a government payroll. I worked in Government, most don't care, they're there for the pension.
This. So much of this. They’re also prohibited from diving in certain areas. Private companies are usually less restricted in most places.
Dang.
Both has it's ups and downs. Private companies need to make a profit.
No, the government needs to training groups of people, and give the right equipments so they could do the same jobs these guys are doing. These guys are an example that these job could be done.
The number of secrets hidden in shallow water is endless.
Yea, when a severe drought hit one area, the reduced water levels so much a submerged vehicle from almost 50 years ago was found with 4(?) kids that went missing decades ago after a party.
Apparently they lost control and drove into the river, and vanished without a trace.
This was a few years ago, but it’s scary how many secrets and missing persons have disappeared that way.
I tend to be extra vigilant around water as a result.
Everyone should check bodies of water more often! Not everything is murder/kidnapping related
@@equarg thats terrible. I have a severe phobia of water like anything that comes up the shins that's a big no thankyou from me. There's a town called Ironbridge near by where I live and we have a river called the river Severn which is extremely dangerous and I'm very afraid of it. There's been times where the bus has drove through that town when I've been on it and because it's a very small town the roads are narrow af in some parts and there's a super sharp bend that has no guard rail where the bend is and right by the unfenced area is the river and I'm petrified of it crashing and going into the water and I have no clue how to swim. Sends me all weird any time I look at any body of water in person I can't even stand at a rail the fear is that bad.
@@nelixsulu6201 exactly 💯
@@lawn.snacks.uk. sorry you have such anxiety. Water can be very scarry for people. How are you in a swimming pool?
I was a firefighter for 13 years and recovery of someone's love one is always difficult. No words can describe the Emotional pain that you fell every time you make the notification to the family.
Great job the world needs more people like you guys.
My niece married a young man, he went through the academy and became a firefighter in Morgantown, WV. His 1st day on the job the cops were chasing a crackhead couple on foot and the decided to slow them down by chucking their 6 month on baby into the Monongahela River. Well, its didn't slow them all down and the poor guy, 1st day on the job, had to pull a deceased baby from the river. Respect for what you do.
Retire with a disability ?
@@rudybishop9089
No just my time!
This is a perfect example of how the private sector can do more than the public sector can. Remove burdensome regulations and get the red-tape obsessed government away from the people and miracles can happen.
Pause at 23:54 - the image will take your breath away... Thank you, AWP, for all that you do, with courage and compassion. Sending a prayer for peace and comfort to the family of Richard Fitz❤️
Yes I saw it, an arm came up 😮
@@markevans2280i can’t see it. where did the arm come up?
@markevans2280, I didn't see it either....
Thank you got your service to the families of the lost. This part of an investigation, is the part the public never sees. From a retired Law Enforcement Officer with 30 years on the job and five years as a homicide investigator. Well Done!
What you guys do, is nothing short of amazing! I could not even begin to imagine the relief and peace that your efforts bring to them! Much love and respect!
Very well said Sarah Martin. As you said "much love and respect!" Xx
Not knowing where your loved one is very heartbreaking. Next we will find Randy.
I was just going to say that. Amazing work. What a difficult but immensely valuable service you provide to these families... Best wishes to you for your continued success.
Thanks adventures with a purpose for providing closures to so many families. Because of you guys families can have peace because you guys found there loved ones. Thank you so much.
Amen Sarah, they are such godsends
You definitely see the differences in police departments watching these videos
Yup.
Crazy how the governments dive team is purchased by “ homeland security” and they can’t take the time to do this but a free Organization can do it I look up to you guys so much keep doing what you love
@@solodad7999 I can assure you that money is not the issue in most jurisdictions, though the lack of certified divers may be true, especially in smaller jurisdictions. Do a public records act request in your jurisdiction re: (1) amount of Homeland Security funds they’ve received each year since 9/11; and (2) how much the law enforcement is making from civil forfeiture (including the bounty program when they team up with the feds to get around state laws that try to end civil forfeiture abuse). I’m pro law enforcement in most instances, and think the “defund the police” sloganeering is ridiculous. But I can tell you based on experience that a lack of funds is not the problem in mid-to-large jurisdictions (certainly not in Portland). In small jurisdictions? Sure. But they typically can request help from the well-funded larger or state-level agencies in their state.
Don't ever rely on uncle scam to handle anything.....ANYTHING
@Amber Gillham there's also a thing called case load and resources. Spend a week looking for one missing person and during that time 10-12 more are on the books.
Portland is a defund police zone.
@@bigisrick You hit the nail on the head. Never trust the government.
You guys really are the greatest. I cry every time I watch you bring a loved one home to their families. You are confirmation that there are still very good people left in this world.
They find them cause it’s their gift, they know how to handle the entire situation, they know how to handle people, with care and compassion, through the whole process.
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If I had 50 thousand dollars to give away my first choice would be you guys. You all are a total different kind of human being that we need alot more of
It's fantastic what you guys do. Keep up the good work in bringing closure to these poor families x
Please know there is NEVER CLOSURE….just resolution in knowing the where and why…they come home to be buried not alive as hoped…so it’s resolution never closure!!!!
It seems unusual to remove the body prior to the vehicle, no? These episodes really affect me. Seeing the pain these families have been through. You guys are angels.
its unusually because most cars are found with all the windows intact, so removing the body underwater can cause damage to the body and or the things inside due to the sudden rush of water. but for here the windows are already open and it was open big enough for the body to the able to get out without causing damage.
Sandra WestleyUK, it could be that the body is only 9 months in the water, where as at most other times it’s been years and only bones will be left in the car, so they lift the whole thing out to keep everything together.
With the body being in water over winter it won’t decay as fast. So it was probably still pretty intact. Other cases there’s nothing left but bones which are inside clothes, shoes etc…
That LOVE backdrop was perfectly lit by the sun during the pull.
I was thinking the same. Very bitter sweet.
Yes!! So profound! When I first noticed it, I almost couldn’t believe my eyes. God bless you AWP!❤️🥰
I know this channel doesnt like putting under police or whoever, but like these guys go out and within days they can find someone so quickly. Yes cops have lots of other things to worry about but its like no one really tries with these missing person cases. Then some of the cops get mad when you guys find the person
The ego driven cops get mad. The ones who are cops because it’s a passion for them are happy with these guys.
@@Mama_Bear524
One video had an Officer apologize for being a jerk earlier.
Another had a cop tell them he looked them up, saw they were legit, and told them he trusted them to try to recover the vehicle found.
These guys have gained valuable experience doing what they do, and word is started to spread these guys are legit.
Cops need to be worried around evidence integrity and possible crime scene integrity. But many are starting to see these guys are an asset, not a liability.
Plus different state and area have different laws regarding vehicle recovery sometimes.
I saw one where these guys helped mark where the vehicle was, and recommended the best way to recover a vehicle, while a state salvage crew brought a vehicle up.
This type of recovery work transcends egos. Every state should work with these teams to recover lost ones. I would go further and say they should receive funding and train others, including police divers, to do this incredibly valuable work.
I'm trying to imagine having a loved one missing for months or years, not knowing their fate. It really must be gut wrenching, and nearly impossible to put behind. Jared what you and your team do must be the most loving thing a group of total strangers can do for anyone. I'm thinking of my own father, and mother now, who are both deceased from natural causes. If either one of them had disappeared and our family didn't know....... It would be an open wound. A source of constant pain. God Bless you and your team Jared. You guys have already made your place in heaven.
When you find a missing person for me it’s like they just passed at that moment. Very sad.
People tend to have to losses when a loved one is dealing with disease, illness, mental health, and missing. The first is when they lose connection to their true self or go missing and the other is when they actually pass or are found. Ive seen the Illness and the time between the two is the worst part for any of them.
@Extra Slayer
Talk about truth rt. there !
My mum had a rare lung disease (PAH) for a bit but when it got bad (after a few aspirations of her COPD (she also had)she ended up having to recover (because I dont have a Hoyer lift @ home) in a nursing home. She/we were there for like about x13 months an it's like you are just in a sort of daze. Your not exactly living but just existing. Going through the motions.
Bad times indeed.
I figure it must be so bad for those w/loved ones (especially partners) suffering w/Alztimers .
I just shutter to imagine such a hell that it must be. Or to have someone just gone missing like in this case.
Colorado here.I could tell you were holding back tears.But i couldnt.Praying for the family
I lost it when I saw them going to the stretcher with the body bag and you could see somebody was inside it. My heart goes out to his family. Jared, Sam, Doug, and the rest of the Adventures With Purpose team are amazing. Thank you for all you do.
It’s a body Jesus, we all end up in a body bag on a gurney
You guys are God sent. May God keep you safe always.
The Adventures with Purpose crew are truly special and caring people - as well as removing the vehicles, you remove the never-ending suffering of the families - full stop. Brilliant work - another fan from England!
Jared Leisek: Professional Scuba diver, sonar operator, and family counselor
The things AWP do are honestly insane, love what they do for people.
They should open a training facility or classes to sign up for on safety, aid, scuba training. They're already great and articulate speakers, a tremendous trio! ✌🏼❤♾
My heart is so full of admiration with AWP and your purpose. Your empathy and compassion in your work shines through. You are not boastful; you are sent with a sense of determination. Adventures with purpose, You are an incredible group that have a special place in our hearts. I appreciate you and your work.
Watching from Melbourne. I admire the excelent dedication of the Adventure With Purpose Team. You are doing a great job guys. You are not only helping the family to have closure of their lost love ones bu most of all you are giving hope to others that there is help out there willing to help them. God bless you guys. I pray that you and your family be blesssed always. SUPPORT the Adventure With Purpose .
Im watching from Canada 🇨🇦 And I'm young but I wanna help so badly and I agree with you so much! Bless their souls
Watching from Scotland. These guys are heroes.
its insane to me how many times ive gone boating on this river, not knowing how many people have lost their lives here, the memories, the stories. Thank you for doing what you do.
I got chills when I saw the body bag being lifted on the gurney. My heart breaks for the family but I am so glad they're getting closure and Tina could bring her father home. I'm trying to put myself in her shoes and I couldnt imagine my father coming home like that. Bless you Adventures with Purpose
You guys are absolute champions. The closure you bring to families is so very important. I wish you guys nothing but the best. You're amazing ❤
Imagine the family watching that. Your heart would just be breaking into a million pieces. Thank you guys for your fantastic work in solving these cases and bringing closure; you are all so beautiful to the families and cops etc.
wow very overwhelming - every time a case is solved i am moved to tears RIP Richard Ritz - AwP keep up the fantastic service you provide for those unfortunate families with lost ones
I always feel for the family my heart hurts when I hear the stories it makes me wanna cry
@@shelbyvanarsdale7847 its real easy to get so caught up in other peoples real life drama, if we feel upset, imagine the pain the families are going through - its off the scale - the not knowing - as sad as it may be for those lost, its devastating for those left behind to pick up the pieces - for some it will never happen
What grinds my gears is the departments that are meant to do this work can’t but you guys do and in very very good style!! Amasing work yet again fella’s, massive respect ✊🏻
What grinds my gears is people believing that putting in more and more layers of bureaucracy, is going to solve the problem.
@@tterrag1987 oh shut up its true hope nothing happens to you or your family !
AWP is very good at locating target vehicles and bodies, which is often the hardest part. Kudos to them for their superb search-and-find skills! The local departments don't always have the skills or resources to do this work. Grateful that AWP takes this on. Kudos also to those local departments who interact with AWP with professionalism and courtesy.
@@jdaniels1313 dont have the resources did you see that dive team vehicle that pulled up for the county
@@tterrag1987 and it doesn't matter what the problem is more bureaucracy is always the solution, and a "we must be seen to be doing something", attitude.
Wow. I can’t believe they found several vehicles near the same area. Who would have thought!! Amazing work being done here.
You have made, and continue to make, an incredibly positive impact on the world and its people - both the lost ones you find and their loved ones to whom you bring closure. And the empathy and respect you show shines through in all of your videos; this isn't something you do because it gets you UA-cam views, it's something you do because you personally believe it needs to be done. Thank you for ensuring that those who were lost, receive the justice of being found.
I was Search and Rescue for years and have first hand expense of helping families to recover their loved ones. What you are doing is absolutely wonderful. Can't wait for the border to open so possibly some day you can come look for Frank somewhere in the Creston area.
Jared, when you said about calling 911 and confirming it was the car, my heart sank. When they pulled the body bag, my heart broke. I couldn't even begin to imagine what these families go through as I've never lost a loved one in this manner, but my heart breaks for them. Thank you for all you do.
am working my way back thru your videos, and just want to say what a wonderful team you are. Your professionalism for your task and respect the grieving families are what shine through these videos.
The way that you explain the sonar every time is great, I've seen a lot of videos now and I don't get bored of you describing them. Thank you all for your hard efforts and the videos!
The work that you guys do is incredible. My dad went missing for 3 days before we were able to find him and no one was out there helping us find him, these families are lucky to have genuinely good people like yourselves to help them get the closure they need. You guys are so selfless in taking time away from your families to really help people who may have never gotten that closure if it wasn't for you. Thank you guys for all that you do!! On a side note, the editing recently is next level and the video quality is beautiful!
I like how you guys "float" the vehicle to the surface proceeded by removal from the body of water. It looks like in many cases the float method contains many of the items/artifacts inside the vehicle. You guys know how it done ! Thanks
You guys are doing something so so meaningful.
And it's done without the need for showmanship.
May your efforts be rewarded.
Every video brings tears to my eyes. You guys are the best! Helping these family's find closure.
Crazy how much law enforcement actually lets slip through the cracks. Thank god for you guys and the work that you do
Indeed, Btw.. you spell God with a capital G
I know as a kid I used to wonder why people commit crimes, especially murder because surely you ALWAYS get caught...but as I've got older I've seen that's actually far from the case, mostly due to underfunded police departments.
I think law enforcement just can't keep up with all the stuff going on in their area
As Jared keeps pointing out, the equipment his team use is specialist, expensive, & needs divers with extensive certification; few counties have that sort of $$$ to be putting out on the one thing
They do this everyday so they are well practiced to not miss anything, the law enforcement (from what I have seen from other videos) have equipment and a diving team but it seems like they don't do it everyday. I think if the law enforcement worked or collaborated with people like this, they would be more successful and they can then also do mulitple cases at a time if the amount of cases it the problem.
@@MrMongoose221 if you murder someone in Miami you have an 80 percent chance of getting away with it
Mr. Ritz's shoe and truck belongings laying there like trash breaks my heart. I hope they were recovered for the family. I've lost my Dad and any single thing that belonged to him would feel like a sacred item. It's not litter.
As opposed to you, we got rid of everything that belonged to him, FAST. He was also suicidal for as long as I knew him.
There was an aura of evil and curse around everything that he owned. I kept his tennis sneakers, and less than a month later, after a series of incidents happened to me, I trashed them far away from home... No remorse.
I didn't even keep a shoestring from him.
Rip Richard. May you and your family be at peace now!
I am always so very impressed with you guys. Not because of the detectiving, search or diving, but because of the way you interact with the families. Despite being a youtube channel that relies a lot on its viewers, you are very respectful of families without turning it sensationalist. So much props for that. Others would try to milk every moment of screen time with the families, or put crazy music on it while bringing in the emotional angle with short clips of generic statements like 'he was such a good father' and 'he just went out to the post office' and whatever else you see on TV for every single story to make it about the family. But you guys, despite doing a great thing and obviously focusing on meeting the needs of the family when doing your job, have your channel focus 90% on the actual diving. This is not a given, and needs to be lauded. Props to you guys!
Amazing work!! It was especially sad to see the trash coming up before the 4Runner came out of the water. Knowing that he had been living in that vehicle and took all his possessions with him.
Our country has had a rough couple of years, and Adventures With Purpose brings me hope that good people will prevail! Thank you for making our world a better place.
You guys are doing gods work, what amazes me is how many missing people happen to be buried underwater for such a significant amount of time.
I know right .I love water. I love to fish, swim, boating, jet skis etc I honestly never even thought anything like that while I was enjoying my time. It just kind of shocked me and immediately made me feel sad. So AWP and other teams doing this is amazing and makes me feel better. But I got so every time I see bodies of water I’m thinking there are bodies and cars in there so it all freaked me out.
Man, you all are helping so many families get closure and put their loved ones to rest. Hope you all keep up gods work and I pray you all stay safe 🙏
Don't know if it's been commented on other videos, or if this one will get lost in the masses. Since I've discovered this channel, it's been heartwarming each time a loved one is or isn't found. Even just attempting means so much to the families and brings the rest back a bit more faith in humanity. I don't know if it's been said before, though knowing a few myself: shoutout to the dispatchers that take the calls in these cases. They're more invested than simply transferring the call or sending out an officer.
Who the heck could possibly give this a thumbs down. These episodes are amazing
Those that give thumbs down are probably the weirdo serial killers, or otherwise mentally deranged
Probably govt officials who don't so their jobs
53 people don't have a heart or soul.
Exactly… And how in the hell is there over 50 of them.
I like to think they were just holding their phone upside down....
I am in absolute awe of what you guys do!! I have watched several of your videos, and am so grateful for the service you provide. The help, hope and closure you give the families is extraordinary. I can't express how much of an impact you have. Thank you and God bless you.
You guys are amazing. I watched another dive team, cant remember their name, they were also looking for loved one's but they were joking and laughing to the point of pissing me off. There was no compassion or empathy for the family. You guys are so respectful to everyone involved, even your team behind the camera. I live in Portland. OR. and never heard of most of your recoveries. GREAT JOB YOU ALL ARE DOING FOR THE FAMILIES. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PROFESSIONALISM, RESPECT,COMPASSION,
AND YOUR HARD WORK.
STAY SAFE.
When you were explaining to the family about locating the vehicle and the situation, your sincere compassion and professionalism was just so impressive. You had to be the bearer of bad news, and you were as caring as you could be
God bless him, may he enjoy the eternal fishing trip he said he was going on. Thank God his family have closure. Well done AWP xx
I don't get tired of you guys explaining dinar at the start of every video because I'm learning to read it with you guys and actually starting to retain a minute amount. Due to an injury I forget things very easy so constantly repeatedly seeing it will help me retain it. Thank you Jared for your in depth explanation of sonar in the simple terms you use! Makes it easier to understand! @Adventures With Purpose tyvm!
I lived on the other side of the world where not many people owns a vehicle. But its really chilling to think that there are still more people in the depths just waiting to be found. Also thinking about, not all of them have anybody to look or search for them is just so heartbreaking. You guys are really doing an amazing and priceless work ❤️
And also hats off to the amount of respect and coordination you have with the authorities. Only shows you are not up for credits, but the goal of bringing closure to the families.
Hey Jared, I really enjoyed you and Doug using the comms again! It's often the diver goes down then back up, it's great having that extra info directly from the driver. Excellent work! Love being a member and feeling I'm contributing to bringing these loved ones home
Just joined to support you guys I've been following every single cold case you've done and I commend you for everything you do for these families :) Excellent job!!
You guys are truly amazing. The world needs more people like you two ! God bless
You guys are my absolute hero’s. I have never cried so much as on your channel. So grateful for you all. What beautiful people.
Been a fan for just under a year and just became a member can't wait for future videos
Its nice having the right Equipment and having good knowledge of the river in this case. You were able to find not just the Toyota but other vehicles that most likely have missing love ones. It seems to be lack of resources from the local Authorities. Observing where you found the Vehicles it makes sense they would be just off the boat Ramp 100 ft out. Thanks to your Effort and your Team your getting Closer for these families. You can feel the Energy just by watching your videos. You guys have a purpose on this Earth.🙏
I love what yall do....thanks for doing this and working hard into finding answer for all the families
You guys just amaze me. I honestly get the Willie's from thinking about what could be in water. This is why I won't swim in lakes. I give you guys so much credit for what you do. Being away from your families for so long as well. You guys are phenomenal and thank you for helping so many families. Your you tube family loves you!!
From South Africa. Respect
Just joined and it’s already worth every $
So true! 👍🏻
Totally agree!
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Thanks for all you do. I'm a Oregon native so appreciate you guys, and all people you help been watching all your shows and getting emotional alone with all you guys and the family.