The remains of a man who went missing in 2019 were found in late June after a found ID led investigators to a heavily forested area just south of State Route 92 near Hillsdale Boulevard, according to police.
The man, Paul Farmer, 84, went missing Aug. 26, 2019, after leaving his home on the 1600 block of Molitor Road and heading out for an evening walk. Searches continued for years even after a thorough and exhaustive early search process from multiple agencies. In March of this year, his ID was found in a waterway in lower San Mateo, which was later reported to the Belmont Police Department in May.
On June 25, Belmont police partnered with San Mateo County Search and Rescue and the Bay Area Mountain Rescue Unit to conduct an exhaustive search through the hillsides and dense brush where they ultimately discovered human remains. The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office later confirmed the discovery were the remains of Paul Farmer, according to police.
“Although we are deeply saddened by this tragic case, we are very thankful for the agencies that assisted us with locating Mr. Farmer and helping us bring closure to this investigation,” the police department said.
What a sad ending for someone who once was a valued family and community member. All of us should be shocked that this could have happened in our very neighborhood. Imagine him falling down a slope and not being able to ask for help? And then slowly starve to death? His death is just unimaginable to even think about. May his soul rest in piece.
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What a sad ending for someone who once was a valued family and community member. All of us should be shocked that this could have happened in our very neighborhood. Imagine him falling down a slope and not being able to ask for help? And then slowly starve to death? His death is just unimaginable to even think about. May his soul rest in piece.
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