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On October 20th, 2024, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, along with the Depoe Fire District and the United States Coast Guard responded to a deceased person floating in the Depoe Bay Harbor. Responders located and removed the person from the harbor, however, could not immediately determine the person's idetity. The investigation led the Sheriff's Office to a vehicle, registered out of New Jersey, abandoned for multiple weeks at a nearby gas station, and learned the vehicle was registered to 31-year-old Duncan Grundman. Through open-source internet searches, Deputies located a next of kin for Duncan living in Maryland. The next of kin was able to provide details regarding Duncan's history, including concerns about mental health issues and previous Law Enforcement contacts in Colorado.
The Boulder County (CO) Sheriff's Office provided information on a recent incident in which Duncan's roommates located a concerning note left by Duncan approximately one week before his vehicle was reported as abandoned at the gas station. The note indicated Duncan may intend to harm himself. The investigation confirmed Ducan's identity by comparing a pair of prescription glasses to social media photos and analysis of a cell phone located on his person. The cell phone contained photos of personal identification and Duncan's vehicle insurance card.
Additionally, the Lincoln County Medical Examiner's Office was able to match tattoos found on Duncan's body to his tattoos in photos on social media. Duncan's next of kin have been informed of his death. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office expressed condolences to Duncan's family and encouraged anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts to contact the National Suicide Hotline at 988 or Dispatch at 541-265-0777 (non-emergency) or 911 (emergency).
