Elderly couple vanishes from Olive Dell Ranch

elderly couple vanishes from all of Del Ranch search intensifies as concerns grow within the nudist community over their mysterious disappearance by Evan Nicks Redlands California concern is growing within the nudest community following The Disappearance of Stephanie and Daniel Menard residents of the olive Dell Ranch a well-known nudist club in Southern California the couple who were last seen on Saturday August 24th 2024 at their home within the ranch has not been heard from since prompting a widespread search effort personal belongings Left Behind raise alarms Stephanie Menard 73 and her husband Daniel Menard 79 were reported missing on Sunday when they failed to attend their usual church service a routine they rarely missed a concerned neighbor who entered their home found several unsettling details Stephanie's purse Cain and both of their cell phon were left behind while the television and computer were still on the couple's unlocked vehicle was found further down the road from their residents but there was no sign of them or their small white sheetsu cuddles who is also missing there's no way that Stephanie or Dan could have walked away from that car a friend Tammy Wilkerson told ABC7 she has a cane it was at home her purse their cell phones things they would never have left at home Friends of the Menards have expressed expressed concerns that their disappearance might coincide with an ongoing lawsuit involving the couple and ol of Del Ranch while the nature of this legal matter has not been fully disclosed some friends mentioned that the Menards had been under considerable stress related to the dispute however authorities have not indicated any direct connection between the lawsuit and the couple's disappearance and there is no evidence to suggest fell play at this time police and Community continue the search for the missing couple Olive Dell ranch founded in 1952 by Bill kaisel is one of Southern California's most historic nudest Resorts with its picturesque Desert Mountain setting the ranch has long been a beloved Sanctuary for nudists seeking a peaceful Retreat however recent developments including the ranch's temporary listing for sale last year and the ongoing legal issues have cast a shadow over the community as the search for the Menards continues the Redlands Police department has enlisted search dogs and aerial support but has yet to uncover any leads authorities are urging anyone with information about the couple's whereabouts to come forward I just want them back said Sandy Marinelli a longtime friend told CBS Ms in an interview they don't deserve this they're just good people they go to church they don't deserve any of this anyone with information is asked to contact the Redlands Police Department at 9 9798 7681 or email detective Thomas Williams twis Redlands police.org please reference case number 2400 32075 our thoughts are with Stephanie Daniel and their loved ones during this difficult time we hope for their safe return and encourage anyone who might have seen or heard anything to reach out to the authorities we hope you're enjoying Planet new if so please consider a paid subscription your membership comes with exclusive content and supports our work subscribe at [Music] www.planet.com learn more at www.nat education.org