RIP David Malinsky

[Auto Donk]

yes you literally have a better chance of drowning in ur bathtub

they are scared of humans

generally true, but in areas where humans have encroached into mountain lion habitat, such is not always the case, particularly if the human encroachment has put a strain on the lions natural range/feeding area:

(link to last vid, as the guy disabled sharing it):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4FbHzeCJjM

love the last vid... that f'n cat was one ounce of adrenalin/hunger away from attacking the fuk outta that guy.....

[reigle9]

https://deadspin.com/man-goes-missin...six-1823054691

also posted yesterday

i understand that mostly everyone is illiterate, but can you at least try to read

[RangeFinder]

He had to be close to or at his car. There was no way he was deep on a hiking trail when he planned on being at his moms house, in Vegas, at 4pm. How punctual was Dave? If he was a guy that was never late then he was close to his car or at his car when he disappeared. Slim chance he accepted a ride from somebody being that close.

[Auto Donk]

not to take away from the seriousness of the situation.....

but came across this in assessing the likelihood of an animal attack.....

made me think of jj gold for some reason

[tanner40]

He had to be close to or at his car. There was no way he was deep on a hiking trail when he planned on being at his moms house, in Vegas, at 4pm. How punctual was Dave? If he was a guy that was never late then he was close to his car or at his car when he disappeared. Slim chance he accepted a ride from somebody being that close.

Dave was extremely punctual. He would not have been late to dinner with his mother. The first stage of the mountain investigation was conducted near the parking lot where his car was found, based upon the first eyewitness report.

[jjgold]

Is the car in a remote area?

[RangeFinder]

That’s the witnesses statement. It is possible the witness was incorrect. He was supposed to be back for dinner at 4:30pm, and his residence is about an hour away from where he was hiking.

This is what I would do. Re interview that witness. Really important. You need to know the exact location, the exact time and most importantly, how sure he or she is that this is the person they saw. Show the witness pictures again and ask "How sure are you that this is the person you saw? 50%, 80% 100%? Then go from there.

[BigBusiness]

also posted yesterday

i understand that mostly everyone is illiterate, but can you at least try to read

Shut the fukk up.

Besides, I'm sure he's all right. If not, hey, people die every day.

[Auto Donk]

im sure this has been looked at, but cell phone was left at the car? on him? is it missing? any ping data? did he generally take it on the trail with him?

take photos/vids while hiking with it?

[aljack]

If he was attacked by an animal there would be sure signs of it. Clothing scatter, human remains, etc.

When you vanish without a trace it takes away from all possibilities of an animal attack.

Especially if there was such a thorough search completed. They would have found evidence of an animal attack.

I think we have to rule out animal attack at this point...

Is there any bodies of water in that area. If so, has any scuba searching been done ??

[RangeFinder]

Oh, and did anyone retrieve any camera footage? Especially from a gas station in Vegas before he left. This will tell you the color cap he was wearing and being able to maybe match one of the hats or caps found in the vehicle.

[SharpAngles]

Mountain lion theorists:

1. Do the big cats clean up after themselves, leaving no trace of evidence and no tracks to a den?

2. Would a big cat choose to hunt a human when it lives in an area full of thousands of elk, antelope, deer, foxes and rabbits?

[reigle9]

Shut the fukk up.

Besides, I'm sure he's all right. If not, hey, people die every day.

this reply doesn't make sense

the reply that does make sense is, "oh, i should've read"

[reigle9]

Mountain lion theorists:

1. Do the big cats clean up after themselves, leaving no trace of evidence and no tracks to a den?

2. Would a big cat choose to hunt a human when it lives in an area full of thousands of elk, antelope, deer, foxes and rabbits?

1.5 people tops think this and it's been covered

[OddsOnTRay]

the meeting notes for today's search had this:

Hound dogs are for finding missing people. We bagged Dave's shoes and hat for a scent. Red Rock has a connection for hound dogs in California that they have used. They warned that because of the terrain and high winds it would be very difficult for the dogs.
Metro has dogs but it's too early for them at this time (cadaver dogs)

The court ordered cell phone ping had no success. Military had some success, but the coordinates located the cell tower (typical for poor reception areas).

Dave is known to go off trail, so the searchers have this in mind. they are also focusing their search around areas with higher densities of Bristol Cone Pine Trees.

[RangeFinder]

the meeting notes for today's search had this:

Hound dogs are for finding missing people. We bagged Dave's shoes and hat for a scent. Red Rock has a connection for hound dogs in California that they have used. They warned that because of the terrain and high winds it would be very difficult for the dogs.
Metro has dogs but it's too early for them at this time (cadaver dogs)

The court ordered cell phone ping had no success. Military had some success, but the coordinates located the cell tower (typical for poor reception areas).

Dave is known to go off trail, so the searchers have this in mind. they are also focusing their search around areas with higher densities of Bristol Cone Pine Trees.

I think they're barking up the wrong tree. He had to be close to, or at, his vehicle if the witnesses statement was correct. Headed for moms, in Vegas, with arrival at 4-4:30 and was seen around 3pm.

Unless something bad happened and he went way out there against his will after he reached his car. If that's the case, then this probably does not have a good ending. Then the investigation gets real.

[jjgold]

He doesn’t seem like the type of guy that would have enemies

[Auto Donk]

Mountain lion theorists:

1. Do the big cats clean up after themselves, leaving no trace of evidence and no tracks to a den?

2. Would a big cat choose to hunt a human when it lives in an area full of thousands of elk, antelope, deer, foxes and rabbits?

using JJ Gold as a prime example.... of all the animals you listed would any of those be easier to subdue than our very own mascot from a mountain lion point of view?

rabbits shag ass and run down small holes; we've seen JJ run.... and he never goes in any hole....

foxes run even faster and fight back; JJ.... not so much....

elk/antelope/deer.... JJ no match for this quarry either.... (bald dome, no antlers; soft hands, no slashing hooves; no speed for our mascot when up against e/a/d)

all that said, unless a damn lion drags its quarry into its den, there is usually sign of the attack.... at a minimum ripped clothing/ blood of the human prey....

[BigBusiness]

The guy obviously doesn't want to be found. Come on people, use your fukking heads.
He'll show up somewhere in a couple of days blaming it on amnesia, just like that skier a few months ago.

[Snowball]

death by cougar exceedingly rare

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_cougar_attacks_in_North_America

[ByeShea]

Saluting AutoDonk, reigle, sharp angles & jj for asking all the tough questions. Nice work.

[jjgold]

I just think this is very very suspicious that he can’t be found we are here to ask the tough questions but the goal is for the guy to be safe

[aljack]

The guy obviously doesn't want to be found. Come on people, use your fukking heads.
He'll show up somewhere in a couple of days blaming it on amnesia, just like that skier a few months ago.

... and to fork over all the money for the search and rescue ?? To explain to his friends that it was all a ploy to get some 'time off'

Give me a break man.

Someone knows something here and it's not him.

[ByeShea]

I just think this is very very suspicious that he can’t be found we are here to ask the tough questions but the goal is for the guy to be safe

Obviously. But what the heck was his goal? Strange w/ some guy piping in about going "off grid", GoFundMe stuff ... someone else said money was no issue because he was an expert gambler (wtf?) ... none of this makes sense to me.

All I know about the police/park ranger angle, is they tend to know very early on when they're looking for a suicide. As far as I can tell, doesn't appear to be the case.

Again, obviously hope he's safe - but whatever the fuk happened, this story is now the stuff of public conjecture. We should ask questions.

[HurryUpAndDrink]

6 days people, 6 days into this disappearance and people making accusations... UNREAL

[reigle9]

6 days people, 6 days into this disappearance and people making accusations... UNREAL

6 days is an eternity, you have your "unrealness" backwards

[HurryUpAndDrink]

6 days is an eternity, you have your "unrealness" backwards

You are a guy with extreme views... I cant really consider your opinions as valid or sane.

[funnyb25]

6 days is a long time drinker

[reigle9]

You are a guy with extreme views... I cant really consider your opinions as valid or sane.

....

[ex50warrior]

I'll keep praying for a safe return.

[HurryUpAndDrink]

6 days is a long time drinker

yep, and way more probable some foul play took place instead of him just leaving and making his family/friends suffer/spend money

people talk wonders about the guy... a wonderful guy would never do that so that looks unlikely

we have his nephew posting here DIRECTLY as a member since 2010 people... you are making stupid harsh questions when this is not even close to being a cold case... I know the argument is valid but not here at this time

common sense, and courtesy

[ByeShea]

6 days people, 6 days into this disappearance and people making accusations... UNREAL

Accusations? Who's making accusations? And of what?

[Booya711]

Anyone who finds it insulting that the possibility exists that this guy could’ve purposely “disappeared” is simply being dense. When someone disappears for 5 days, these kind of theories absolutely need to be explored. That is in no way disrespectful to anyone’s family, it’s simply being realistic.

To be honest, him wanting to vanish is one of the best case scenarios here. Certainly better than some of the alternatives. Use your heads.

See post #195

[maggiethebestdog]

yep, and way more probable some foul play took place instead of him just leaving and making his family/friends suffer/spend money

people talk wonders about the guy... a wonderful guy would never do that so that looks unlikely

we have his nephew posting here DIRECTLY as a member since 2010 people... you are making stupid harsh questions when this is not even close to being a cold case... I know the argument is valid but not here at this time

common sense, and courtesy

Hey Optional, the longer you let this retarded lunatic ruin PT with his endless drivel while chastising others, the less credibility you have
PS. You didn't have much to begin with

[KVB]

the meeting notes for today's search had this:

Hound dogs are for finding missing people. We bagged Dave's shoes and hat for a scent. Red Rock has a connection for hound dogs in California that they have used. They warned that because of the terrain and high winds it would be very difficult for the dogs.
Metro has dogs but it's too early for them at this time (cadaver dogs)

The court ordered cell phone ping had no success. Military had some success, but the coordinates located the cell tower (typical for poor reception areas).

Dave is known to go off trail, so the searchers have this in mind. they are also focusing their search around areas with higher densities of Bristol Cone Pine Trees.

Thank you for the update.