David Rainey, center, with sons Jack, left, and Bailey.Photo:Dixie County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook
Dixie County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook
A Florida man was found stabbed to death and submerged underwater in July 2021.David Rainey, 52, had been on vacation with his wife, two sons and a family friend in Suwannee.
Though the murder remains unsolved, on Oct. 25, his wife, Cindy Rainey, and two sons, Bailey and Jack, were arrested and charged with tampering with evidence in connection to David’s death, the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office said.
It took over two years for this apparent break in the mysterious and disturbing case, but questions still remain.
Here are five thing to know about the case:
David Left Vacation Home After Argument with Wife
David left the home without his phone, glasses or wallet, the sheriff’s office said.
David Rainey.Dixie County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook
Found in Canal with Stab Wounds
After David was reported missing, deputies conducted a search of the area and found his body that night in a canal in the backyard of the house, the sheriff’s office said.
He had multiple stab wounds and had been placed in the water after he died, according to the sheriff’s office. His death was ruled a homicide.
No One Has Been Charged with Murder, But Investigation Is Ongoing
Cindy, Bailey and Jack were all charged with tampering with evidence, but no one has been charged with murder in connection with David’s death.
Cindy and Bailey were arrested in Flagler County Oct. 25, the sheriff’s office said, and are currently in custody. Jack was arrested in Orlando, where he is also in custody. It’s unclear if they have retained attorneys.
Police have not revealed any potential motive or suspects in David’s murder.
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GoFundMe Launched to Benefit Sons Who Are Now Charged
In the aftermath of David’s death, Bailey started aGoFundMeasking that “a charitable donation be made to his sons Bailey & Jack for their future.”
It raised $475.
Jack Rainey, Cindy Rainey and Bailey Rainey.Dixie County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook
According to his obituary, David was a native of California, but lived in Palm Coast, Fla., with his family at the time of his death.
David was a welder and mechanic on steam and gas turbines, and was a gifted athlete, his obituary said.
source: people.com
