Rick Macias 34, Msg 12/31/08, Brea CA [FOUND DECEASED/1 ARRESTED]

[sarahhod]

Thursday, January 22, 2009
Man's disappearance deemed suspicious

Police are seeking the public's help in finding a 34-year-old man missing more than three weeks.

By LOU PONSI

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/macias-release-police-2289050-brea-stated


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Rick Macias, 34, was reported missing to Brea Police on Jan. 8. He was last seen on Dec. 31.
COURTESY OF BREA PD

Thursday, January 22, 2009
BREA - Detectives are declaring "suspicious circumstances" surrounding the disappearance of a 34-year-old man who was last seen Dec. 31, according to statement released Thursday evening by Brea police.
Police are seeking the public's help in finding Rick Macias, 34, who was last seen wearing a dark leather jacket and was on his way to the Banning area to visit friends, the release stated.
The release describes Macias a, 5-foot-10, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
On Jan. 8, family members of Macias went to the Brea Police Department to report him missing, the release stated.
Macias' 1991 red Mazda MS6 was found Jan. 6 in a remote desert area of the Morongo basin near Highway 62. California Highway Patrol officers stored the vehicle as possibly being abandoned.
On Jan. 7, a construction worker in a remote site in Rubidoux found Macias' California identification card, ATM card and other personal items in a trash bin, the release stated.
Macias' family is offering a cash reward for information on his whereabouts.
Anyone with any information should contact detective Teri Hill at 714-671-4411.

Contact the writer: lponsi@ocregister.com714-704-3730

[Roamer]

I hope he will be found safe.

[TigressPen]

All these finds doesn't sound good at all. I pray Rick is okay and returns home soon.

[annalyzer]

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/macias-release-police-2289050-brea-stated

Man's disappearance deemed suspicious

The family of a 34-year-old man missing more than three weeks is offering a cash reward for information leading to his location.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

BREA - Detectives are declaring “suspicious circumstances” surrounding the disappearance of a 34-year-old Brea man who was last seen Dec. 31, according to a statement released Thursday night by Brea police.

Police are seeking the public's help in finding Rick Henry Macias, who was last seen wearing a dark leather jacket and was on his way to the Banning area to visit friends, the release stated.

“We don't know anything at this point,” Sgt. Bill Smyser said today. “The family is very concerned for his whereabouts.”

The release describes Macias a, 5-foot-10, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He is single and lives with his parents in the 100-block of Flower Street.

Macias has arrest record but police gave no details regarding his criminal history.

On Jan. 8, family members of Macias went to the Brea Police Department to report him missing, the release stated.

Macias' 1991 red Mazda MS6 was found Jan. 6 in a remote desert area of the Morongo basin near Highway 62. California Highway Patrol officers stored the vehicle as possibly being abandoned.

On Jan. 7, a construction worker in a remote site in Rubidoux found Macias' California identification card, ATM card and other personal items in a trash bin, the release stated.

Macias' family is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information on his whereabouts, Smyser said.

Anyone with any information should contact detective Teri Hill at 714-671-4411.

[IdyGal]

It appears his body was found in our local lake. This is about 15 miles (I think) from where he was last seen. May God bless his family with comfort.

http://www.inlandnewstoday.com/


Fingerprints and a driver’s license have identified a man’s body found floating in a San Jacinto mountain lake last week. Sheriff’s investigators say the death of Rick Henry Macias, 34, of Brea is suspicious. But, they are tight-lipped about how Macias wound-up in Lake Fulmore or the circumstances of his death.

[packy]

Welcome, IdyGal, and thanks for the update. I hope their investigation turns up some answers to what happened.

[1badls1]

i hope everything gets revealed and the wherabouts to what really happened..

[Nut44x4]

Banning man arrested in case of body found near Pine Cove

11:04 PM PDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Press-Enterprise

Riverside County sheriff's homicide detectives have arrested a Banning man in connection with the death of a Brea man whose body was found floating in a lake near Pine Cove last week.

Sheriff's deputies found the Brea man floating in Lake Fulmor, near Pine Cove and Idyllwild on March 4. A sheriff's dive team recovered the body and coroner's officials conducted an autopsy last Friday.

Coroner's officials identified the man as Rick Macias, 33, of Brea, who was reported missing in January by his family in Brea. The cause of death was ruled as blunt force trauma, according to a sheriff's report.

Brea police investigating Macias disappearance were told that he was last known to be in the Banning Pass area on New Years Eve, homicide detectives said. Brea police served a search warrant at a home in Poppet Flats where they found evidence of foul play.

Sheriff's Central Homicide detectives believe that Macias was killed at the Poppet Flats home and his body was later dumped in Lake Fulmor, according to a sheriff's report.

Detectives arrested Jason Runnels 32, of Banning on suspicion of murder and are looking for additional suspects, sheriff's officials said.

Police are asking anyone with information to call sheriff's homicide detectives. 760-393-3500.

http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_webpine.44f3484.html

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http://www.ocregister.com/articles/macias-brea-statement-2332870-county-police

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Man charged in killing of Brea man found in lake

Rick Henry Macias had been missing since early January.

A Banning man was charged in connection with the slaying of a Brea man who had been missing since early January, according to a statement released by the Riverside County Sheriff.

Jason Runnels, 32, was charged with the killing of Rick Henry Macias, 33. He was killed by blunt force trauma, according to the statement. Macias' body was found March 4, floating in Lake Fulmor near the town of Pine Cove. The statement gave no motive for the killing.

Homicide investigators could charge a second suspect, whose name was not released, and believe a third person is also involved.

Macias was reported missing by family members to Brea Police on Jan.8.

His 1991 red Mazda MS6 was found Jan. 6 in a remote desert area of the Morongo basin near Highway 62, according to Brea Police.

On Jan. 7, a construction worker in a remote site in Rubidoux found Macias' California identification card, ATM card and other personal items in a trash bin, police said.

The Riverside County Sheriff joined in the investigation and determined Macias was last known to be in Riverside County in the Banning Pass area on Dec. 31.

Investigators believe Macias was killed in Poppet Flats and his body was disposed of in the lake.

[Faith]

Thursday, March 12, 2009
Man charged in killing of Brea man who was found in lake

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Jason Runnels, 32, of Banning was charged with the murder of Rick Macias of Brea.

Body of Rick Henry Macias, who had been missing since early January, was found floating in Lake Fulmor on March 4.

A Banning man was charged in connection with the slaying of a Brea man who had been missing since early January, according to a statement released by the Riverside County Sheriff.

Jason Runnels, 32, was charged with the killing of Rick Henry Macias, 33. He was killed by blunt force trauma, according to the statement. Macias' body was found March 4, floating in Lake Fulmor near the town of Pine Cove. The statement gave no motive for the killing or Macias connection to Runnels.

According to court records, Runnels' criminal history includes convictions for drunk driving, illegal posession of a firearm and receiving a stolen vehicle.

Homicide investigators could charge a second suspect, whose name was not released, and believe a third person is also involved.

Macias was reported missing by family members to Brea Police on Jan.8.

His 1991 red Mazda MS6 was found Jan. 6 in a remote desert area of the Morongo basin near Highway 62, according to Brea Police.

On Jan. 7, a construction worker in a remote site in Rubidoux found Macias' California identification card, ATM card and other personal items in a trash bin, police said.

The Riverside County Sheriff joined in the investigation and determined Macias was last known to be in Riverside County in the Banning Pass area on Dec. 31.

Investigators believe Macias was killed in Poppet Flats and his body was disposed of in the lake.

Murder victim Rick Henry Macias, 33, of Brea, was reported missing to Brea Police in early January. His body was found in Lake Fulmor on March 4.
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http://www.ocregister.com/articles/macias-brea-statement-2332870-county-police

[KIERSTEN WOODS]

-----A VERY beautiful area--enjoying views---when suddenly--stopping in front of a red slant roof house--with a "for rent sign"--comes a kind gentleman--with a story to tell----mentioned that place was where a "murder occurred"---??---sad now---to read this story about MACIAS---ETC----BLESSINGS AND KIND THOUGHTS TO THE FAMILY---its very dark there---no lights anywhere---steep terrain--very nice fire station there---"63"---obviously forensics are able to prove---that location....---very sad---scary part is the idea of there being more persons involved in this---? should the property be searched again for more bodies? a cadaver dog? could sniff it out really quick? seems odd one is in jail--and why he hasn't come forward and ratted out the other names out? maybe there was not others involved?------condolensces to the family-----