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Man with Alzheimer's, who had been missing since Feb. 7, found dead in Lake Elsinore wash

Saturday, February 16^th, 2013
Issue 07, Volume 17.

LAKE ELSINORE - A 63-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and who had been reported missing since Feb. 7, was found dead Friday, Feb. 15 in a wash area in Lake Elsinore, the Sheriff's Department said today.

Three residents riding on horseback found the body of Craig Staneart lying in the mud near some reeds in the wash Friday near Baker and Pierce streets, according to a department statement.

Staneart wandered away from his home about 5:20 p.m. on Feb. 7.

His cause of death has yet to be established by the Coroner's Office, according to the statement.

"The severe weather conditions at the time of his initial disappearance are suspected to be a contributing factor," the statement said.

Lake Elsinore police detectives asked anyone with information regarding Staneart's disappearance and death to call them at (951) 245-3300.

2 comments

3 year home owner in Fallbrook.
Comment #1 | Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 at 12:16 am

My heart breaks for the family. I Mother too suffered from the same. A GPS dog collar made into a bracelet, could have changed the out come. People feel it is demeaning to tag a human. Yet, a life vest is o.k. for poor swimmers. And "Life alert" helps if you cant get to a phone. I feel all young kids should be tagged.( I was snatched when I was young, I know.)

Mom of lots
Comment #2 | Sunday, Feb 17, 2013 at 11:05 pm

I am so sorry to hear this. May his family have God's peace that passes understanding.

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