Urgent Search: What Happened to the Menards at Olive Dell Ranch

the search intensifies for Stephanie and Daniel Menard an elderly couple who mysteriously disappeared from their home at the Olive Dell Ranch nudist resort in Southern California according to the Resort's website Olive Del Ranch is Southern California's favorite nudest resort for families and couples located just a few miles from San Bernardino and Riverside the resort is described as the ideal spot to enjoy the nudest slatest lifestyle whether visiting for the day or an overnight stay Stephanie 73 and Daniel 79 were last seen at their residence on kle Road in Colton San Bernardino County around 10:00 a.m. on Saturday adding to the distress their small white sheetsu cuddles also vanished shortly after they were reported missing police found the Menard's unlocked car just down the street from their home inside the house their cell phones Stephanie's purse and even her Kane were left behind hinting at a sudden and unplanned departure this situation is beyond per fxing the discovery of the Menard's unlocked car with all their Essentials Left Behind raises immediate red flags why would a couple in their late' 70s one of whom suffers from dementia and diabetes suddenly leave their home on the nudest resort without their car or vital items like their phones and purse the fact that these were left behind suggests that whatever happened it was abrupt and likely not voluntary it paints a picture of a couple who were either forced to leave or were in such a confused state that they wandered off without thinking both scenarios are deeply troubling the urgency of the search is Amplified by Daniel Menard's health conditions his dementia and diabetes make it extremely dangerous for him to be away from his home especially without access to medication or the necessary care the longer they remain missing the greater the risk that something catastrophic could happen the fact that their friends mention they didn't get around on foot very well further ads to the mystery it's unlikely they would have wandered on their own especially without their car Friends of the Menards are devastated struggling to comprehend what could have happened to a couple described as kind church-going individuals Sandy Marinelli a close friend of the Menards for over a decade expressed the collective heartache and disbelief that has gripped their Community they don't deserve this Marinelli said echoing a sentiment shared by everyone who knew them their routine was so predictable that their absence was immediately noticed when they didn't show up for church on Sunday leading to the discovery of their eerily empty home at the resort the scene inside the Menard's home only deepens the mystery the television and computer were left on as if they had just stepped out for a moment yet Stephanie's purse her cane something she would surely need if she planned on going anywhere and other personal items were left behind it's as if they vanished Into Thin Air this unusual behavior has neighbors fearing the worst especially given recent crimes in the area reports of vandalism and break-ins have been on the rise leading some to wonder if the Menards might have fallen victim to a crime that spiraled out of control the fear among the community is palpable Tammy Wilkerson another friend expressed her horror at the thought that something terrible might have happened to the Menards her fear has grown to the point where she admits she hasn't slept since their disappearance I'm terrified that I'm going to be next she confessed highlighting the anxiety that has gripped the neighborhood the suddenness of the Menard's disappearance combined with the backdrop of increasing crime has everyone on edge wondering if they might be in danger too despite the overwhelming belief that something sinister has occurred authorities have not confirmed any signs of Foul Play Carl Baker spokesperson for the city of Redlands mentioned that while they're investigating every possible angle there's nothing definitive to suggest foul play at this stage yet the lack of answers only fuels the community's fears and suspicions the police have brought in search dogs and helicopters combing through the ri Canyon area but so far there's been no trace of the Manards the community's desperation is evident friends and neighbors have taken matters into their own hands searching the area on foot and even horseback hoping to find any clue that might lead to the couple's whereabouts the emotional toll is heavy as expressed by wilkerson's Heartfelt plea Dan Stephanie if you're seeing this find some way to get us some information so you you can come back we miss you her words capture the Despair and longing felt by all who know the Menards a sentiment that grows stronger with each passing day now we would like to hear from you all what do you think might have happened to the Menards do you believe their disappearance could be connected to the recent crimes in their neighborhood or is there another explanation lastly how should communities like this one respond when such mysterious disappearances occur this brings us to the end of today's video thank you so much for watching and engaging with us your insights are incredibly valuable and we appreciate you taking the time to share them please stay safe and take care