Any updates?

There has to be more facts reported to this case. For instance, what time did he leave the party? Why did he leave the party? What time did his friends receive the call? How long did they look? Did Joey know they had to stop looking at some point? The three am call, was that around the time the friends were looking for him or had they given up at that point? Why did he leave the party on foot? Where was he going?

My prayers are with him and his family..I hope and pray that he's found in good health..

The missing person ad is dated 1-19-2012. Is this from a year ago? Or is it typo???

I believe that was a typo. Any updates on this? My son is 20 and I am sick for this family. Prayers.

Police need to talk to the people who were AT the party. Clearly there was underage drinking. People need to come forward with more useful details so this boy can be found. This is somebody's SON.

Please, this report is in dire need of more details!!!!!!!!!

How do they not know how old he is?

Who sent the email to the patch? His fb says he graduated from GCHS in 2011.. Maybe the Patch could interview his family for more details? Are there any organized searches? Signs being posted?

WHAT was the address of the party so people would know where to LOOK?? At least give the public SOMETHING. I know people who would help search but have no idea where to look!

https://www.facebook.com/JoeyFrasePleaseFindMe

I just learned of this from my husband who works with this boy's cousin. I am sick over this especially since the temperature is in the single digits! Thank you all for your input and support in helping find him. My husband is a firefighter and may get some helpful information before the public. I'll be sure to share if I can. Thank you again.

@Steve- any other info you know of? So many of us in the Madrona/Prairie Walk neighborhoods are worried and concerned. We saw the police and helicopter searching today- many of us would love to help of we can!

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Ok- thoughts and prayers are with you all!

318 highplains rd is not in Madrona village, its in prairie walk neighborhood.

We are very worried for Joey, Kathy, we are here. We like Joey very much and want to help!

I wouldve thought the pd would get k9 search dogs to see if they could get a scent on sunday, its like they are not trying, too busy trying to interview people instead of thoroughly combing the area in search with the community, if it was a little child Im sure they would go to the extremes n alp they have is time n its ticking! If he was intoxicated and out in these single digits, you would think itd be a priority to have set up that search party vs just a helicopter, u cant just use one tool u must use them all bc better chances of finding him! just saying... Prayers and thoughts are with his family, God I pray he is safe and found

Remember.. Keep sharing on Facebook!!! - https://www.facebook.com/JoeyFrasePleaseFindMe

Thoughts n prayers go to your family!! Awful situation from the beginning...."friends" need 2 start talking on why was he walking if his car was left there, why did he leave the party, when his friends couldn't find him did they try n call again or jus give up, n did he even speak 2 the girl at 3am that his friends "don't know?" I feel sick 2 my stomach hearing this story...poor young man...people really need 2 start talking...:( Praying 4 a safe return!!

More details!!!!! There's a shed in the backyard of the blue house chardon and 60... but madrona/prairie and 60 and cedar lake are totally different than 120 and cedar lake!!!! Other sides of the world in this search!!! He was last seen where???? Which of those?? Who saw him????

I had been with a friend at Mavericks that night. I left about 11:30 pm and headed to buffalo grove where I stopped to get gas. Standing and putting gas in my van was incredibly cold and windy. I didn't know if I could take it any longer and stopped pumping the gas early. I don't know how he could have put up with the cold that night. The police need to make sure they look at it from the standpoint of someone who must have been incredibly cold. I believe nowadays there are houses in some areas up there, but also a lot of open and wooded areas.

I will say prayers that he is found safe and sound. My heart goes out to him and his family.

I was told that the party throwers dad thru him out of the party im not sure why but that's wat ive been told

This sounds so fishy. I don't believe these "friends" for a second. It sounds more like they are covering up something. I agree with the cops doing all the interviewing. You won't find him until you unravel the story. It sounds like there is a wonderful outpouring of volunteers to help with the search which is comforting. Good luck and don't lose HOPE!

Where you at the party? How do you know he got thrown out? Who threw the party?

Hypothermia can cause confusion, poor decision making and unusual behavior. Though he knew the area please keep in mind that hypothermia could he have caused him to walk in a direction other than toward his home.

WGN should be there for the search party @ Medrona Village @ 9AM... FYI...

Joey was not driving his own car. He was with his friends in one of their cars. I am curious why his friends gave up looking for him after they had noticed him missing. How much time went by till they noticed he was no longer with them. Why did it take till late Sunday night for his friends to contact Joey's family? Being young and intoxicated is a trajic excuse to not help a friend. Especially when they were aware of
The severe wind and cold weather that evening. My heart aches for Joey and his mom cathy. I am praying for his safe return home.

As others have said 318 W Highplains Rd is not 60 & Cedar Lake Road. There is a lot of rural wooded area there with several smaller ponds. If you would exit that neighborhood and head east you could easily confuse yourself with the gravel road/drive that heads towards Campbell Airport/Farm and Northbrook Sports Club properties.

I know its in the other direction but did they check either the lake or further south by the old fair grounds?

This is a bad situation, I am sure people are all wondering what could have been done better. Move forward in helping the family to find him instead of attacking those that may have made mistakes. Nobody but the missing and those that were there know what really happened. Hope he is somewhere safe, all involved have my prayers.

Grayslake Police Chief Perlini just told Patch "We are still interviewing people and searching. We are also making arrangements for a helicopter or airplane to search again."

Please have EVERYONE in the general neighborhood check their backyards and any outdoor buildings. Someone I knew went missing last summer after he left a local bar, and police and almost the entire community searched for Seth everywhere for almost a week, until it was decided to check in people's back yards.. Seth Kilburn was found 7 days after he went missing, less than 300 yards from his home in Lake Placid, NY. Check any hidden paths to and from the party's address as well!!

Thanks for keeping us updated Angela. I am worried sick for this boy and his family..

Keep on checking with Facebook for updates. We are using Campbell Airport as a makeshift Search HQ...

https://www.facebook.com/JoeyFrasePleaseFindMe

I just read on the facebook page that was created that his body has been recovered near Campbell Airport. Terrible news.

From Joey's Facebook:

It is with our deepest regrets and sadness that we are obliged to let you all know, that Joey has been found. All we know right now is that he is deceased and was located near Campbell Airport. Thank you all for your prayers and support. We really appreciate all of your efforts. We will keep you posted.

From Police Chief Perlini: "We will not be releasing anything until proper notifications have been done."

My heart goes out 2 his family!! Will keep u in thoughts and prayers!

The police is not going to realese details.....because the details they don't tell you is what they use for interrogating people ....whoever does know details is oviesly involved in some way

Please refrain from posting comments speculating on the details of this case, those involved and what they may or may not having doing. Comments like this will be removed out of respect for the family. We know nothing for certain until police release information.

Okay fair enough thanks anyway.

I know details because I have friends that were there. No need to accuse me u dont know me so dont ever come at me like that again

I think he was referring to the Jorge's comment.

Either way, it is extremely ill advised to speculate as to what happened- or share details that would be offensive to the deceased or his family. If you think you have intimate details crucial to the case, share it with the PD- don't put it on blast. Who are we all to judge?

Knee Jerk--Thanks. I realized that after I posted. I didn't want anyone to be angry toward me thinking I was singling them out :)

I think the police should shakedown the 'friends' he was with. Something here clearly doesn't add up.

Is anyone going to be held liable in this case? I know that pointing fingers cannot undo this horrible string of events but I agree with posters who said negligence on the friends side. What about the parents whose house the party was at? The ones who apparently "threw him out". Not trying to fuel false allegations or make assumptions in the least but there was obviously underage drinking... that paired with the cold and negligence of people involved that night was the root of it. I'm also disappointed that law enforcement wasn't involved sooner. ABC news reported that the lack of law enforcement involvement lead to family, fiends and strangers creating a search party of their own... which is a wonderful thing. But are any of the above issues going to be addressed or is this going to be swept under the rug as some inevitable accident? Because it certainly was not inevitable and could have been prevented. Like I said before I know holding some people liable won't bring him back but it would surely open eyes to parents in the community and underage kids who partake in this stuff about the REALISTIC dangers if what could happen as a result. Everyone thinks they're invincible and that sadly isn't the case. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Prayers for the family of Joey.

*friends

*of what could happen

I tend to agree M-comment. Whether he was intoxicated prior to arriving there or it happening at that house an adult should make sure someone gets home safely or GEEZ call the kids parents (if that part is indeed true of this tale). Thank goodness we have such a WONDERFUL community that truly know the meaning of caring for others and acting as a family when there is trouble. I did not know him, nor his family, but my heart ached all morning over this story I happened to find thru a friend of a friends post and continued to watch and spread the word, wishing I did not have to be at work so I could be helping to find him as well.

this same thing happened to my son about 3 years ago..or similar. He was a senior at the time, a party in the alqonquin area(except that isn't where he told us he was going). Apparently, he had to much to drink and got into an argument with the uncle of the kid hosting the party. Our son is a big guy and I guess they, son and uncle, tussled around some. Then our son ran out of the door in a black t shirt and dark jeans..running down a dark road in an area he knew nothing about. It was below zero and his cell had no connection. The only thing that saved our son is that a police man came driving down the road and almost hit our son. He stopped and our son, drunk and beligerant, cussed him out, told him his Dad would beat him up..( oh dear) so the cop threw him in the squad and took him in to a cell. Our son called a few people to tell them that he was going to get this guy fired. Out of courtesy, the cop called my husband(also law enforcement) and he drove to get our son. The next day, our son didn't remember exactly what had happened.
His friends never went after him and never called us to tell us that he had run out of the party. You better believe that later we called them and we have never felt the same about that group of guys.
It is a miracle that our son didn't lose his life that night.
I called him , at college, today, to tell him this story..about Joey. He was very quiet. and said'I am so sorry Mom" our whole family is very very sad and grieves your loss with you.

My prayers are with this family. It broke my heart to hear about this case involving a young man with his whole life ahead of him. When I was young, I left parties or places walking home or driving after drinking. I am lucky nothing happened to me. I hope they find out what really took place the night he left. Wish someone would have immediately took more concern in reporting this young man missing sooner.

WE can all speculate on what happened. We can point fingers and place blame. However that does not change the fact that a young man lost his life. Something that could have been prevented. No one knows what happened except the people that were involved. If for some reason the Dad through him out of the house, he is going to have to live with that decision for the rest of his life. Waiting for an absolution that will never come. He might even face charges for his decision. The real tragedy here is that this boy lost his life. His parents lost their son. He will never get married, experience the joy of Fatherhood, and many more things he should have been able to do. The good thing about all of this is the way that the community ( not the authorities) pulled together to look for this boy. Maybe a group ought to be set up to help our kids in this situation. If they are in a bad place, or somewhere they shouldn't be they could call this group to come and pick them up and bring them somewhere safe. Joeys death is a tragedy, but maybe we could learn from it, so it doesn't happen to someone elses child. Maybe call it Joeys way. It is a sad situation and my heart goes out to the family.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal.

R I P Joey Frase

I happen to be part of Joey's family, and our entire family is greiving his loss. Thank you to ALL the people who sent their prayers and thoughts to our family. Joey was a GREAT kid. He will NEVER be forgotten. Let this at least be a lesson to everyone else how fragile life actually is. None of us are invincible. You never know when you kiss your loved one goodbye, if that will be the last time you ever will. Hug your family, especially your children extra tight the next time you get an opportunity to. Joey's mom would say the same I'm sure. Joey, I love you . I will NEVER forget the 20 years of joy you brought to my life. R.I.P my buddy.

Damn, this is just awful news. I was really praying and hoping for a positive outcome for the young man. My prayers and condolences for the family. I am so sorry for your loss.

This is why people need to watch their kids and know WHERE they are and with WHOM. Why was he even at a BAR in the first place? He's not even 21!
Has anyone talked to the friends he was with? What are the details on this supposed "party" he planned to visit with friends. It just seems so irresponsible that this happened when it could've been avoided with good judgement.

It's been said a million times that placing blame won't help.
Perhaps it won't bring this young man back but it would answer unsolved questions and give closure to those seeking the REAL truth!

And may this be a lesson to these kids who go out every weekend!
And to the parents who LET them.

These kids should stay inside sometime and read a book.
The bars, drinks, and party scene will always be there.
But your life - that is something you're given just ONCE.

How do you know for a fact that he was at Charlie's bar that night? How do you know he was served there?????

I would totally help if a group like that was started. Who knows if the kids would actually use it should the group be needed...but IF they did need it....at least the group would be there..Sometimes that IF could save a life.

RIP Joey. My condolences to his family and friends. To Steph- "people need to watch their kids" Are you serious. Last I checked you become an adult at 18. Your entire comment has joined some of the most ignorant posted here.

Eli, as a Mother of 5 children, 20 years to 30 years, I always told them and their friends that if they were ever in a bad situation or needed a ride that I would come and get them. I was thinking about creating a Facebook page offering help. With word of mouth, maybe it would be a good thing. Designate an area, and maybe others would follow and designate areas as well. Set regulations,Set an age limit, it would be for kids.
I wouldnt want to be a Taxi service, just a SOS service. If one life was saved it would be worth it. Any suggestions

Some of you are treating this case as if the guy was 15 or 16 years old. His friends need to be questioned! Why didn't anyone go after him? What is the story behind him leaving this party? When I use to go to parties with my friends when I was that age, anytime my friend got kicked out, I'd be right there leaving with them. If they can't be there, why would I want to?

Using Google Maps to pinpoint where he was at first and where he was found, I'm pretty sure there was some foul play going on. Did the cops find any foot prints at the scene other than his?! Tire Marks in the road? Although the location he was found wasn't too far from the party location, is it safe to say that was a far walk for someone intoxicated in that weather?

Even though I don't even know him, this story is hitting my close to home because it's so close to where I live. Being a mother, I just hope that his family gets the answers/justice they deserve. I hope that the police or investigators really crack down on EVERYONE that was involved. May he Rest in Paradise!

The most recent article and story from his best friend states that Joey never even came into the party, and they noticed after 10 minutes and called him to see where he was. That doesn't sound like the Dad kicked him out. That sounds like Joey wandered off.

Hypothermia can set in much faster with alcohol and wind. Sounds like it was just a tragic case of that.

Oddly, though, the article states that Joey called them back a short while after leaving the party and said he had walked to Grayslake. The friends I am sure, knew there was no way he could have made it that far in that time. Did they then look in the neighborhood? He wasn't too far from the house. Maybe 5 blocks. If they had just drove around or looked in the park there and screamed his name, there more than likely would have been a different outcome.

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I cannot believe you "Grayslaker"!!!!! Shame on you for irresponsibly posting your comment about Charlie's!! You do Not have the facts of this case AND like a previous commenter stated, IF you know all these things, why the heck did you not tell the police? I happen to know the owners and have had a long relationship with them. I know the bartenders and one is a dear friend of mine. She does NOT DRINK ON THE JOB AND NEVER HAS!! EVERYONE is carded AND if there is doubt, they are gone. So please, don't go there if you don't like it and do not post false info about their business!!

You make no sense. First you tell me I don't know the facts, then you tell me that I should have notified the police. What would I notify them of? That they were at Charlie's? Since this information just came out this morning, I am pretty sure the police already know Joey's whereabouts from that night. I am not sure what you think I know. I agree with you that I do not know facts about this case. I do have an opinion on Charlie's which I am more than entitled to express.

How can you say everyone is carded if you aren't doing the carding? You don't even make sense. Time will tell. More facts will soon be released I am sure, and if in fact Joey was at Charlie's, I think you will need to rethink your statements about everyone being carded and if there is any doubt they are sent packing. After all, you do realize Joey worked at Last Chance, which is right down the street. These bartenders who let him in the door and drink had to have known him and his crowd and decided to serve him anyway? The bar will be held accountable if this is the case.

BTW, I don't go there anymore. None of what I posted is false, unless you live in my head and have experienced what I have experienced there.

To PAI, actually I am not just as guilty. I don't own the business. I don't hold a liquor license. It is not my duty to make sure my patrons leave of sound mind. Several underage drinkers get into establishments with or without a fake id's. It's law enforcement's job to crack down on this. Not mine, LOL!

To your other point, IF it is true that Joey was at that bar, it is ILLEGAL. You won't win that arugument. I don't care if every dive bar in the world serves underage drinkers. They take the responsibility when they open a business and obtain a liquor license. There is no gray area here.

Futhermore, I am not investigating. I am stating an opinion on a bar. Last I checked I have every right to do that.

@Grayslaker Ever hear of a fake id?? I had one before I turned 21 that even had my own picture on it! So even if he was carded it could have been fake. How is that the bartenders fault. It seems to me that unless you were there maybe you shouldn't spew slanderous lies and stop trying to damage peoples and places reputations. It sounds like you are quite bitter and have some sort of axe to grind with Charlie's. And as you stated....I am just stating my opinion!

A bartender is still at fault even if it is a fake ID, unless it is very real looking. Grayslaker is not lying though. I have been there a few times, seen several people that should have been carded not get carded. That is like a lot of bars though. And I have nothing against that bar.

Hey Grayslaker, What I was referring to was that unless you were there and witnessed everything and saw first hand, you don't know the facts of this case. Secondly, if you have witnessed underage drinking in the past when you DID go there, then why did you not report it to the authorities? Hmmmm?? If you KNEW there were minors being served the answer to your question is this... there are minors being served alcohol and I thought the police would want to know." Get it? Should I draw you a picture? I also stated that if someone is trying to purchase a drink with a fake ID and it looks suspicious,
THEN of course they would not be served and asked to leave.
I have re thought my statements and still hold strong that this is NOT an establishment that serves alcohol to minors and that the bartenders do not drinki while working.
The simple fact that Joey worked down the street at one time at the Chance does not mean that he was then allowed to drink there because of that fact. SERIOUSLY! What a lame idea. Oh, and as far as living in your head? I wouldn't wish that on the slime falling off your lies. As far as you not going there anymore, I think that is a really GOOD thing, People like you just like to stir the pot. Try having sympathy for the family rather than posting things you know nothing about.

Lame idea? Have you worked in the industry? We all know each other. Particularily when a bar is on the same strip. Regardless if a fake id is used or not, a bar is still responsible, otherwise wouldn't the bar just let any old person off the street in? No. Why? It's because they are responsible. Now if someone comes in with their picture on a real id, then it becomes that person's problem and it is a felony. I personally have gone there and not been carded and I am in my mid 20's. So if I am not carded and I have a fake, whose problem does that then become? Open a book and do some research.

As for me calling the police when I see or know underage people at a bar? Please read my statement to PAI. Not my responsibility. Plenty of places I go to have underagers. Are you expecting me to call 911 everytime? Certainly you can't be that foolish. I have a job, I don't need to do the bar's job.

Furthermore, you need to calm down. You seem to be getting very worked up, and you are coming off as extremely immature and defensive. Sounds like I struck a nerve.

I have plenty of sympathy for the family, and believe it is their right to know if their son was served illegally at a local bar. How is that unsympathetic? Maybe it is you that should start rethinking your loyalty. I think it is only a matter of time before you realize if Joey was at the bar drinking, they are to be held accountable in some way. Put your personal feelings aside and be rational.

oh Grayslaker, I HAVE worked in the industry. The only reason I would be getting worked up is because of people like you who feel it is ok to make false accusations on a public forum. I am pretty calm right now. Actually drinking some tea and about to open a good book. Not your responsibility to report a crime if you witness it? I would argue that it should be everyone's responsibility. Anyone who cares that is.

Catalina, while your experiences at the bar may be positive it doesn't mean that is true for all. Unless you oversee every action done in this bar you can't claim any of Grayslakers accusations to be false; it was THEIR experience. So if I came on here and said the food at Olive Garden is horrible, the server was rude and the food made me sick, but you had a great experience there, then my accusation would have to be false because it doesn't correlate with your experience? Wouldn't that stand true about your experience then? Couldn't I call your experience false?

Your friend may not drink there while working (as that is your experience), but I have personally done shots with a couple of the bartenders there while they were working. This was MY experience. It's not uncommon. I don't believe it to even be illegal. It's not a crazy and false accusation to say that a bar lets underage drinkers in their bar, This happens in most bars actually. Take your blinders off.

It would be unfortunate for the bar owners if someone let Joe drink there, but with that said, bar owners are required to pay a ton of money in insurance for instances like this. Obviously, they can only control so much when it comes to what decisions the employees on shift that night make.

Angelo, you make some good points. I agree that unless I am there 24 -7, I would have no way of knowing what transpires. What I do know is that the owners and my friend would never knowingly allow underage drinking. I cannot speak for any other employee personally. I stand corrected and it is duly noted .

I also want to say that the real tragedy here is that a young life is gone too soon and for that I am very sad. My prayers are with family. Peace

Why do people go to scum bars?

SV, if you decide to make such a FB page please post back here about it? Also I think Grayslaker has many good points that should make someone do some investigating. Many people have kids that could possibly try to go these places that do serve underage. Where we ourselves do not know 100% it is being done, I don't want any of my children (not that they would) or their friends (not that they would either) walk in and try to get served in the near or distant future. I hope law enforcement or anyone with the ability does investigate these establishments properly and puts an end to it if it exists. It shouldn't be about anyone pointing fingers and I think we all know even if it happened that way we can't take back what happened, but it could prevent someone's life from ending too short if it IS happening this way. So what if people are asking these kinds of questions on this thread, and so what if people are giving their opinions/experiences....KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.

Unfair, how in the HELL would you know what these kids were "on"

my thoughts: a YOUNG MAN MADE AN ADULT DECISION AND DRANK, HE AND HIS FRIENDS DROVE AND WENT TO THE NEXT LOCATION, FOR WHATEVER REASON HE DID NOT GO INSIDE AND TOOK OFF (THE GUYS HE CAME WITH DID NOT EVEN KNOW HE DID NOT COME IN) THEN HE CALLS TO SAY HE IS LOST AND COLD COME GET ME, THEY DO NOT FIND HIM...........THEY WAIT OVER 24 HOURS TO REPORT HIM MISSING , WHY SO LONG? WHY NOT KEEP SEARCHING? WHY NOT GO STRAIGHT TO STATION AND LET POLICE KNOW WHATS UP? wHY NOT LOOK FOR HIM AT DAY BREAK, WHY WAIT SO LONG? I THINK HIS FRIEND WERE JUST AS INTOXICATED, IF THEY WENT THEY WOULD HAVE KNOW WHERE HE SAID HE WAS WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET TO THAT QUICKLY ON FOOT............SO MANY HOLES IN THIS THING, FEELS LIKE SOMEONE IS COVERING UP SOMETHING AND TRUWE ONLY THE PEOPLE WHO WERE THERE KNOW THE TRUTH........WE MAY NEVER KNOW.........IF A PERSON AT THE PARTY DID NOT LET HIM IN THATS HIS CHOICE,, HE DID NOT KICK HIM OUT OF PARTY HE NEVER LET HIM IN. HOW WOULD PERSON KNOW HE LEFT ON FOOT? HE GOT TO HOUSE RIGHT? FOR ALL THE PERSON KNEW HE CAUGHT A RIDE..........PEOPLE WANT TO POINT FINGERS, PLACE BLAME, WE ALL HAVE BEEN THERE BEFORE, WE ALL MAKE THE ADULT DECISION TO DRINK OR NOT DRINK, DIFFERENCE WITH THIS IS IT HAD BAD CONSEQUENCES.........SO SAD AND SO PREVENTABLE

JENNY, HOW THE HELL. DO YOU KNOW FOR A FACT THAT HE NEVER WENT INSIDE THAT HOUSE AND IF HE EVEN DRANK IN THERE .. HOW ARE YOU SO SURE THAT THE PEOPLE HE CAME WITH DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THAT HE NEVER CAME INSIDE? WHERE ARE YOU GETTING YOUR INFORMATION? SURE SOUNDS TO ME LIKE YOU ARE TRYING TO DIVERT THE ATTENTION AWAY FROM THAT HOUSE. COULD IT BE THAT YOU LIVE THERE AND ARE AFRAID OF WHAT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU IF PROVED? MAYBE IT'S YOUR KID WHO WAS THROWING THE PARTY. MAYBE YOU ARE COVERING SOMETHING UP!! SURE WILL BE SAD FOR YOU IF THAT IS THE CASE!

you at that party.

And furthermore, the whole caps thing is annoying, right?

TJ, lets focus on the discussion can we.....His friend he came with said within 15 mins of them getting to the house he noticed he was not there, he went outside looking for him & then blew up his phone calling him. Your right, i don't know if he drank there, everyone talks about him and friends coming from a bar and going to the house. If he drank at the house then left and did not tell his friends , is it the person whose house it is, their fault? We cannot control everything everyone does. Underage drinking happens all the time, I did it too at that age. At some point we have to be held accountable for our actions & we have to be held accountable for our lack of action. No its not my house & no its not my kid who had the party. Sounds like the "partying" started long before coming to that house though. Again once people realized he was gone & lost why wasn't more done? he was lost, why didn't someone call his house to see if he made it home ok when he was not found? Why didn't someone go to police station, why didn't the search start immediately or at day break?.....Im sure everyone is curious to know ALL the facts, and I do not claim to have them, I imagine I am like everyone else, just wanting to know the truth, but will it change anything no, a young life is lost and thats tragic, and knowing all the details (if thats possible) will not change this outcome but maybe just maybe it could prevent something like this happening again in our community and elsewhere.

and further more, everyone on here is trying to gather info, ask questions try to sort thru this whole thing, because it is such a tragedy and heart breaking, even when you did not know the young man personally you feel for him and his family, maybe it is peoples way of coping with it. Its a discussion its not a way for people to blast each other and verbally attack anyone. or at least it should not be for that. We all should be able to voice an opinion or a thought. Its no ones fault, no one wanted this to happen, not Joey, not his family, friends or whoever's house he was or wasn't at, drank or didn't drink at. Its a tragic end to a young life.

Eli, I would like to talk to you about starting some kind of group. Please email me @ magz62@aol.com. Thanks

He's dead. People get drunk, stagger off, and freeze to death while the party goes on. Happens.

Harold Plein, what a heartless comment. If this was your child you wouldn't be spewing this type of crap. I would like to punch you right in the mouth for saying something so stupid. You are obviously an idiot. He's been gone for almost a month, and his mom still cries daily. So keep your stupid opinions to yourself, and let him R.I.P