Thursday Marks Two Years Since Michael Vaughn Disappeared

By Joe Hathaway on Thursday, July 27th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

FRUITLAND, ID — Thursday marks two years since the disappearance of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan in Fruitland. Michael vanished back on July 27 of 2021 and ever since multiple law enforcement agencies have been searching for answers.

In December of 2022, police named four people they believe to know about his disappearance, but Michael’s fate remains a mystery, although police believe he is dead.

One arrest was made. Sarah Wondra of Fruitland was charged with failure to report a death after her backyard was dug up and her house searched. The charge against her was dropped without prejudice, meaning charges could be refiled later.

Officers say they believe Michael was buried at her house, but his body was moved to another, as yet unknown, location.

Anyone with information on Michael’s disappearance is asked to call the Fruitland Police Department.