Human
remains discovered Aug. 8 in Immokalee have been identified as Joannis Gabaud
of Immokalee.
Gabaud was
reported missing by family members on Dec. 21, 2011. He was 42 years old at the
time. His roommate told deputies that Gabaud had moved out of their residence
at 306 Adams Avenue W. in early December. The roommate told deputies that
Gabaud took some of his clothing and all of his toiletries when he left.
Deputies did observe some mail and tools belonging to Gabaud at the residence
when they interviewed the roommate, but his toiletries and clothing were not
there.
Gabaud’s
family members told deputies he was a healthy adult who took no medications and
had not expressed a desire to harm himself.
Detectives
entered Gabaud in state and nationwide missing person databases, they conducted
a background check and contacted Gabaud’s son and obtained DNA from him. No
leads into his whereabouts were discovered until his remains were discovered
earlier this month.
An
investigation continues. There were no outwardly visible signs of trauma to the
remains and the Collier County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to
determine the cause and manner of death.
