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.
Thank you from all of us here at Adventures With Purpose for watching, liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing.
Jared Leisek – Adventures With Purpose Founder
For more information about Adventures With Purpose and their ongoing efforts, please visit https://www.adventureswithpurpose.com
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That cop was way out of her league. The car should never have been dragged & flipped while remains were inside. So frustrating.
Awesome video. And great job to awp.
I Can't imagine being a cop unwilling to climb down a bank for a missing person of 30yrs when evidence is spewing out window. Sad. Women need different jobs imo.
Glad it all worked out in the end for family
Youre great braving the cold and the dark
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Sad, that area is crazy when it rains and is windy, mabey he was sleepy and lost control
But was it an accident? Miles beyond where he was headed correct? Foul play? Self harm? Self harm doesn’t seem likely.
This ending was good & bad…glad the family knows he didn't desert them, hard news none the less. RIP Arnel, Deepest sympathy for the family.
Well done ❤
I hope the family never sees how carelessly the police were with the remains.
Thank God for people that do this… they bring closure to the families
Mamala she is more like Dracula
I’m been watching you guys from time but didn’t notice you guys were in my area! Great job always and bless you guys for all the hard work
I think I’ve posted a comment before. But ai want to say the work you guys are doing is truly amazing! You guys are true Heroes! With out your team none of the people would have been found and the Families would have never had a closure. Keep doing what you’re doing…
Arguably the single most worthwhile YouTube channel ever! 👍
I don’t see how they see this so fast. It’s takes me forever to make sense of what I’m looking for. Great video and a great thing to do for people. Thank you please keep the videos coming.
Admirada por tudo que vcs estão fazendo por quem perdeu uma pessoa tão querida. Parabéns pelo excelente trabalho que Deus recompense seus esforços lhe desejo saúde para que continue, só quem tem alguém desaparecido pra saber a angústia que é viver sem saber o que aconteceu. Pena não poder retirar todos os carros lá da água pq concerteza todos eles tem uma história e na maioria dos casos não são boas
I would be so upset if my loved one that was missing for 30 years remains were so disrespected like that i would sue
You know, I've been watching you guys for years and haven't been able to for a while, but this episode popped into my notifications tonight and I thought, WOW I need to watch this one, and I'm glad I did. You brought closure to a family who had to just move on 30+ years ago, and now, they can actually bury their loved one properly and really move on. It's so great that you guys do this. No one would have ever found this man.
Rest in peace Arnel, may God bless your family finally they have a closure and you have a proper burial🙏🙏🙏Thank you guys for what you do, be safe always!
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Jared should get paid the wages of all the people whose jobs he did that day
Why in the hell didn't the coroner take him out before they did that to him 😩 so disrespectful .
What do you think happened to Tammy Lynn leppert missing 41 years
So sad.
This is so sad. To be alone in the cold water
So heartbreaking, but satisfying when these family's finally know the truth. It opens old wounds, but this is necessary so they can finally be at peace.
Jared, I am so amazed by your work, and all you do. You definitely deserve support, and admiration for all your efforts.
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Que tristeza de trazer a tona algo inesperado e poderem fazer o luto e enterrar quem ainda estava n água. 😢
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This show always make me cry