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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29726) and 21 other sources
Deorr Jay Kunz Jr., a two-year-old boy, went missing on July 10, 2015, during a family camping trip at the Timber Creek Campground in Leadore, Idaho. Deorr was with his parents, Jessica Mitchell and Vernal "DeOrr" Kunz Sr., along with his great-grandfather, Robert Walton, and a family friend, Isaac Reinwand. The family claims they briefly left Deorr with Walton while they explored the campground, but when they returned, the boy had disappeared.

Despite extensive searches that involved helicopters, K9 units, and volunteers, no trace of Deorr was ever found. His blanket, sippy cup, and toy monkey—items he never went without—were left at the campsite. Investigators initially explored various theories, including the possibility of an animal attack or abduction, but no evidence supported these scenarios.

As the investigation progressed, inconsistencies in the parents' accounts of that day began to raise suspicion. Both parents failed multiple polygraph tests and were eventually named suspects in their son's disappearance, though they have not been charged with any crime. The case remains unsolved, with authorities believing that foul play may have been involved, possibly with the parents knowing more than they have revealed.

The mystery surrounding Deorr's disappearance has drawn national attention, but despite years of searching and public interest, no definitive answers have emerged. Deorr's case remains open, with authorities continuing to seek information on what happened to him that day.

Last Seen: Jul 10, 2015