SOLVED 16-Year-Old Missing Person Case.. (Dedrick Smith)
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- Missing Person: Dedrick Smith was last seen on October 3, 2006, when he left his family’s Winston-Salem, North Carolina home driving a turquoise 1993 Pontiac Grand Am with North Carolina license plates numbered NYB3645.
AWP found Dedrick and his car underwater 16-years later on April 01, 2022.
This video documents Adventures With Purpose's search for Dedrick Smith, using the clues left behind with an emphasis on the AWP's 5-mile search strategy.
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CASE DETAILS
April 01, 2022, AWP began our search for 26-year-old Dedrick Smith who was last seen in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on October 3, 2006, and by late afternoon, the Adventures With Purpose team located Dedrick's car in just 14' of water.
The next morning, April 2nd, AWP working alongside local law enforcement, Dedrick's car containing human remains, was recovered.
Dedrick was last seen at his girlfriend's home when she went out in the middle of the night to get food, and when she returned he was gone.
He changed his shirt and left his girlfriend's house on Booker Street, driving his bright blue/turquoise 1993 Pontiac Grand Am with the North Carolina license plate number NYB3645.
There were reported sightings of him in the local area after his disappearance, but none of these were confirmed.
Smith maintained daily contact with his loved ones prior to his disappearance, and he had promised his mother he'd visit her house on October 4, but none of his family and friends have heard from him since he went missing.
Dedrick suffered from Paranoid schizophrenia, which is characterized by predominantly positive symptoms of schizophrenia, including delusions and hallucinations. These debilitating symptoms blur the line between what is real and what isn't, making it difficult for the person to lead a typical life.
We believe that Dedrick's schizophrenia is what led him to accidentally drive his car into Winston Lake 16-years earlier.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dedrick's family during this difficult time.
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This was a good friend of mine back in high school. We went to local programs together (hang out and have fun). Also, his Uncle John and my mom are good friends. Thank you guys for your work. RIP Dedrick
RIP.
Also did you get to talk to his family again after his body was found ?
Condolences. May he Rest In Peace 🙏🏾
Condolences may he rest in peace 🙏 🕊 ☮
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Sorry for your loss but I am glad he has been found
That is sickening he was missing for 16 yrs and police couldn’t do their freaking job. You guy found him within a day!
Black lives still DON'T matter to most cops!!! I said what I said.
They didn’t care that’s why
That’s what I thought! Lol they are there for the paycheck! Not us 😳🥺
Not just that it’s North Carolina it’s a black man I’m sorry but it’s true let’s state facts I’m white woman married to black man in nc even smaller town the Winston you can only imagine the shit we have been threw over the years !!
@jamaicahasley2159 when the cop said or we can leave them there. They're not going anywhere 😳. Its the way he said it.
The fact that they find these victims almost always within a 5 mile radius makes me question how hard the police looked. If they do not have the resources or the skill set then the government needs to provide funding rather than sending millions of dollars to god knows what. The fact that these men find them within a day is just mind baffling. These families deserve a real investigation and closure.
I totally agree the money our current administration has spent on getting rid of rival candidates could find many many people.
I agree. More funding should go to law enforcement for these searches. It’s very frustrating.
Especially multiple vehicles in the same place
Hire these people to find loved ones
Lack of funding, but also the problem that it requires spezialised training to do what these guys do. Training and regular recertification. Most rural PDs probably don't see the need for the few cases they get. And/or have trouble finding the people willing to do it, as you would need at least two or three (diver and spotter).
Shout out to the rig operator. His moves were gentle, flawless and the epitome of respectful! RIP Dedrick.
Thank you for all you do.
I totally agree! I seen a different video (not this channel) where the car was snatched out of the water so hard and fast the body fell out of the windshield when it detached. A Horrible sight.
Can you imagine how many people are presumed missing, but ended up in bodies of water never to be recovered. What you do is awesome and I pray you continue for a very long time.
Couldn't agree with your statement more!! @Mya Bell
My ex wife is named mya lol
@@Scorpiondethbite why can't they expand their business to all the states in America.
Every state will have a teames doing the same thing he's doing
But under his leadership.
He can teach his technique to other student who are will to help find missing love ones from cold case files.
It will help find the missing quicker because they will have the people and resources to do it.
What did you think about that idea..??💡
That's exactly the plan!
oh that is so scary.. thats why I hate to swim in lakes.. I alwasy think about coming across a bodie..
did they mention what happend to the other 2 or 3 cars down there?! 😳.
Poor Dederic. RIP!! 🙏
It’s disturbing how many vehicles are undiscovered under water man . Thank you for all you do
Was there any update about those other vehicles??
Ok but where is the body?
With remains in them ugh :/
@@polishkamarov77 nope lol they never checked them on haha.
@@choiteez0904 actually I saw them comment saying the other vehicles were all reported stolen and not missing :)
I don’t know why but every time they say „We just found…“ or pull the car out of the water it feels like the soul of this person is finally able to ‘cross over‘ and rest. Gives me chills every time… Admiring all the hard work and dedication!! Thank you really !!
It's haunting, isn't it - in a sad / beautiful way
nah bro. its just daily bread for them at this point. basic day tbf. business as usual
I'm also able to see that, and on occassion I think I SEE it happen.
I completely agree. I've always thought that souls can't rest until it's known what happened to the person, then they can move on.
@@kvcb90 Why do you think that? If a truth like that exists then it has to be absolute and I'm sure you have good reason to believe that? The Words of God recorded in the Bible record that once a man dies, then comes the judgment. He either goes to heaven or hell, depending on his personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Gospel of John (an eyewitness account of Jesus' life and words) talks a lot about this.
It saddens to understand how difficult Dedrick's life must've been knowing he couldn't trust his own mind. May he forever be in peace ❤❤❤❤
🙏🙏🙏
My ex-husband suffered from schizophrenia and it is truly a tragic disease. The problem is many schizophrenics don’t acknowledge that they have a problem and therefore don’t seek treatment. My ex was in his 60s before he got treatment. So many many years suffering because his disease convinced him he was fine and didn’t need help. His paranoia finally destroyed our marriage. Tragic and very very sad.
16 years later and you guys were able to find Dedrick on the first day of search. It shows how much you guys care to give final answers to families. Thank you for everything that you do!
Exactly the same thing I said.
@@ahigherqualityco yes, I agree with the fact of bringing the families the answers they so deeply need to help them a lil easier to move forward. I can feel the pain the families feel and I can feel your dedication to help in bringing the families loved one/ ones home, now he/ they can be put to rest properly where the family can go to put flowers and celebrate their loved ones life! I cry everytime! Sometimes I really wish I wasn't so emotional about things! Y'all be safe in your travels and searches! Till next time I'll be binge watching your videos!!
These guys are great know just how and where to look.. best investigators out there
Gone but never forgotten bro
Also shows how much police don’t…
What I find astonishing is that this young man was missing for 16 years and this team finds his car in just a couple days. Hopefully this will change search procedures when it comes to missing people and their vehicles.
Not really. It costs a lot of money and time to hire dive teams to investigate - as well as the equipment to do it. This is the main reason this guy does it for free just as a volunteer.
logic and critical thinking are not part of government employees skills
Not everyone has these kind of resources
@@MrWolfSnack no its called good marketing, its a business at the end of the day
Actually a lot of law enforcement have to follow certain procedures protocols ECT.
Where these independent companies don't have to follow them
The way the car turned and faced him when it was pulled up completely out of water was like Mr.smith was saying thank you for finding me. God Bless you brother
I been saying for a long time imagine how much is under water. Every police force should absolutely have a dive team
The fact that they don’t charge the families or law enforcement anything is amazing 😭🙏🏽❤️
They don't ever charge. It's absolutely beautiful what they do.
Humanity💯👏🏾👍
Well they take donations and crowd source from patreon
Which is why we must help this team by watching, commenting and joining. I just joined last night and hope my small monthly donation helps them continue this amazing work ❤️❤️❤️
Only if ppl donate $$$
I only just discovered this channel yesterday. But as I watched more I began to realize that I very nearly became one of these lost people. I used to live in Pensacola, FL, and I used to drive over the route 90 bridge every day to get to work. At that time I was suffering from severe depression, living in an abusive house I developed suicidal thoughts. Every day when I drove to work, I thought "Would anyone find me if I just drove off the bridge into the river at 4 in the morning?" If you know anything about Pensacola, you know there's hundreds of boat ramps everywhere. Almost every night, late at night, I left the house just to go sit at a boat ramp, contemplating if I should just put the car in drive into the water and sink. I dealt with this for almost 2 years before I finally left to a different state. Now that I am discovering this channel, it makes me think: If I had done it, would I have ever been found? Would I have been another lost person? Luckily I will never know because I am in a much better mind state than I was over a year ago, and I have healed and sought help.
If you ever find yourself in the same position I was in, don't do it. You are loved and people will want to find you alive and safe.
That’s good to hear brother
Thank you for your testimony and strength! You are inspiring! Hugs! I’m so glad you made the right decision!!❤️🙏🏻
Always give yourself a chance to improve your life ..always..❤
Thankfully you r alive and in a better state of mind.
I’m from Pace so I know exactly where you’re talking about. I’m glad you chose to stay and I’m glad you’re feeling better ❤️
The way you all hold the missing person flyer up multiple times throughout the search shows how much you respect the victim and family.. thank you for all you do!! ❤️
Yes!
I agree
Definitely❤❤
Not to be a dick, but how does it show respect? Its for the camera mostly because its all recorded
@@Richey24that’s how they make the money to do more dives and find more people. Using the profit from the videos.
This is so sad because my brother had mental problems. He was a trucker when he had a mental breakdown and was diagnosed as schizophrenic. He had his license revoked and never drove again. He was 28 when this happened and a husband and father to three small children. I am so glad y’all found him. Certain groups of people I get really emotional about, people with mental issues, physically handicap, very young children, and very old children.
A person can be delivered from mental illness through Jesus Christ . God Bless you all🙏
Wow😮
It’s insane to me how people can go missing for so many years when they’re practically right there, sometimes not even outside of county lines.it’s genuinely very upsetting and disturbing. Rip Dedrick, you will be missed.
Which means the search teams didn’t search hard or long enough.
@@sassafraspaul7528 then you should know after working in the legal field, supposedly, that investigators first take into account all possible considerations.
@Michael Lawson ignorant comment.
That’s because they really don’t be searching for ppl
Sadly most police no longer have the man power or the equipment or the time. Remember all the defunding?
There are still some really good officers out there. Stop bad mouthing all of them and start being part of the solution instead.
I feel like you set peoples souls free when you lift the cars out of the water. I just feel this huge sense of relief and closure watching your videos. God knew we needed a team like yours & here you are.
Beautifully said and I couldn’t agree more !
Yes!!!
@@ieshaantoinette9426 thank you🙌🏽♥️
@@Lunablueeyes I binge watch these videos !♥️🙌🏽
boo
I live 1000s of miles away in England and when watching your videos I can feel the pain of the family and friends at times I even tear up . I think you guys are fantastic returning people to there loved ones. God bless you all
Totally agree, I feel the same n in England
I was not aware of AWP until I happened to see an episode on CZcams. I could not stop watching other episodes because I was so impressed with AWP. The fact that you guys do this work free of charge, and I can also see that you really care about the people who you are searching for, as well as their family members, is something that is rarely seen these days. It is so refreshing to know that there are people like you guys who really care. Thank you for helping those who otherwise may never know what happened to their love ones and may God continue to bless your efforts.
I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for the family to know he's been so close for all these years yet they could never find him
Or have been there and never knew
omg 😭😭
It must have been god awful! 😞
Shame on law enforcement!
It’s not frustrating. You just move on 🤷🏻♀️
When you see the police department cooperate in the recovery and saying thank you just adds that awesome feeling
Well done Doug and the team
It definitely helps make the authorities look better instead of the ones who act like absolute a-holes and makes their entire department look bad and is horrible for community relations… it warms my heart when the local authorities truly appreciate these guys hard work and skills…. They are able to put aside their own egos and understand the value of bringing a family answers…. Especially given these groups are volunteering their time ….
Yes I believe cooperating with local LE is essential for the proper recovery of the victims. This show has been fantastic for the mutual support and respect given. I am so sorry for the family but also happy that they have resolution of their loved one. God bless you AWP such a beautiful search and recovery 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
I'm sorry I only give that a thumbs down because the police could not find this young man in all those years nor did they even care to but this recovery team found him and his car in a couple of days, I'll say again the police/authorities are useless.
@@charlesblackman1236
You’re acting as though every single small, local police department receives the funding to have all of this specialized equipment and the ability for special training, certification and insurance regarding underwater search and recovery. They don’t.
@@MunkeeFWRrngIf they can retire at 50, if they can drive a 60,000 dollar car, and show up in a scene with army gears, then they can afford a sonar ! A sonar is way cheaper than a car.
Born and raised here and I’m still here, I remember this happening I’m so glad this was resolved. Hopefully he can now Rest In Peace ☮️
It’s time to move around move to another state
@@francescaaubrey2814 What.?
This guy is the same age my brother was when he passed. Born the same year too. This one hits home for me in a big way...
This is really sad to think he was down there all alone for 16 years. Well done you guys for finding him for his family. Cool car Dedrick...and it kept you safe all this time.
Your post is so appreciated. My grandfather had mental health problems and was found in a canal in Miami after 6 days all alone in January 2021. I feel selfish being so down that he was down there after 6 days and there are people that will never be discovered. However, Through the sorrow after watching these videos, I’m blessed we at least had closure sooner than many many other families.
Yes, he's home now ❤️
Bless your heart❤
Never alone God said I'll be with you
I just can’t imagine what Dedrick’s mother has been through, wondering what happened to her baby. I hope this gives her deserved peace, and relief, knowing her son is found, and can be put to rest. 🌹
Dedrick Smith, RIP, young man, rescue team who found him, ONE HELL OF A JOB🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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This should be a TV show so it can get so much exposure!! Thank you all for what you do.
nahh tv is garbage, it's perfectly fine on youtube
@@Dan_Mk2 they get more exposure here anyway yea, tv aint great anymore
TV producers will make them add unnecessary drama to keep ratings up and unneeded fluff. "Who's pregnant?" "Why are the two hosts fighting?" "Straps broke removing a vehicle - will he be fired?" That sort of stuff, ya know?
@@realityforwardTV hasn't been great since the late 80's.
@@420 Exactly my thoughts. They would just ruin it
It always breaks my heart how often it is that these people are so close to their last know location, yet are not found for so long.
“Bring him home Doug, bring him home” hit me. Love what you all do. Please never stop. ❤️
Beautiful and disturbing and handled with grace. I felt like this was a memorial service for Dedrick Smith. 🙏
The music I didn’t know if I wanted to cry because the found Derick, or , if, I was actually at the memorial service.
Prayers for his family and friends. God Bless his Mom.
I have heard the story told about how my mom was when I was on a ventilator for 33 days and not expected to make. I can’t imagine what my mom would have done had I passed away. I love my mom. She was great to all four of us and all the grands. She is 80 and still kicking.
Did you find out about the other car?
That's exactly what it felt like I was watching.. I felt like i was sitting at a memorial service/funeral watching paul bearers raise a blue coffin out of that water instead of a car.
To know SO many people that are missing are lost in water is just heartbreaking to know that alot will never be found. Thanks to AWP and all there hard work alot of families finally have answers. Bring them all HOME.
As a fellow paranoid schizophrenic, I am so glad you found him. It’s a horrible condition so I hope that this can help some people realise the consequences of going thru an episode. Thank you AWP. Love from England ‼️❤️
I’m in awe of people like this, who work tirelessly to bring closure to grieving families. My brother was killed in October, 2006 after a pipeline explosion offshore. He was at work, taking great care of his family. He was never found & my mother grieved herself to death. The “not-knowing” is torturous. Rest In Peace Jr & Mama🥀🥀🕊🕊 Rest In Peace Dedrick🥀🕊
Rest In Peace Jr , Mama and Dedrick 🕊♥️🙏
So sorry for your losses. Bless you
@@toscajohnson8498 Thank you so much. So sweet. May God bless you as well.♥️
I'm so so sorry for your losses. I cannot imagine the pain you have endured. I hope your heart has found some peace 💜 they're both looking down on you, protecting you, and guiding you through life. You're very strong, and I don't want you to forget that.
🙏🙏🙏🙏
As someone who’s waited 16 years and counting for answers to my best friends murder I sit here holding back sobs as I think about the closure you’re giving these families. The not knowing what happened, the thoughts your mind runs with, all the scenarios you’re terrified of and nothing to stifle them down… until someone like you guys comes along, for no other purpose but to give answers. I’d give almost anything except another life, to get the answers I seek in my Chelsea’s death (and my other friend Matt) I fear it will never come and you know how many families you helped that thought the same?
So sorry for what you are going through of not getting the answers and closure you need.
Never give up, keep your faith!
Reach out to them. Also chaos divers. Hope you get the answers you need
What state was your friends murder in?
...I am so sorry for your loss and I can't imagine how horrible it must feel but I DO know someone who can quiet your fear and worry. His name is Jesus and He said a few things I'd to share with you, because the truth will be revealed 100% and there will be justice:
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matt 11:28-30)
"Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops......And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father but the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows." (Matt 10:26-31)
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.... (Revelation 21:3-7)
What a wonderful law enforcement spokesman who treated AWP members with great respect.
The fact there's so many vehicles you come across unrelated to your search is baffling, the world's waterways are full of lost or discarded vehicles
I felt like this was a memorial service for Dedrick Smith
Me too.
No his family called and had one for him . This was so painful for years watching his mom and family search for him so no this was not the memorial set for him . His uncle is a pastor and Dedrick grew up in the church . Not his final resting place or memorial for him . It was grand after all these years of searching.
@@travellady68 @travellady68 think what they meant was for those watching this and do not know him or his family/loved ones it have them a sense of being able to share the happiness and the being of what was Dedrick being found and his family having peace. It was well documented and respectful done by Adventures with purpose.
@@travellady68 I'm glad.
@@travellady68 they meant watching this video was like a memorial to him for the viewers. Obviously the recovery of his vehicle was not a memorial event. 🙄
As a cop and a vet, I thank you guys for your service. Risking your life with a purpose, that's the real deal. Not jumping around like a fool and making us go look for the pieces. Big up for adventurers whose mission is to help others!
Many with paranoid schizophrenia, under the control of medication, can drive safely and then there's some that we just don't know. This young man is now home, his family have answers and Thank God for continued blessings and the safety of the men in Adventures with Pourpose!
even with medication the symptoms can reappear in stressful situations, unfortunately.
Damn! WTF!@@dorcasia109
Doug is my favorite diver, his respect for the deceased and for the family is incredibly compassionate. You’re outspoken albeit also respectful intolerance to the complacency of people who do not question the signs of the missing, you’re simply a decent human being!
The way he speaks, the amount of respect he has is just beautiful. That type of job would most deffinetly change a person for the better.
and the icing on the cake is that he's fine as hell 🔥
Albeit means although
Hi Kelley Mank,
Just wanted to say I could not agree more with you. Doug is such a natural & caring man. Total respect ✊🏼 for Doug but also all the team & families. Sending love 💕, peace ✌️ & light 💡 to you xoxo - England
Mine is Jared!! Not the same without him.
To those who loved Dedrick and wondered for so long where he was, I send my heart felt condolences and sympathy. May you find peace. You are in my thoughts. Thankyou Doug and Adventures with Purpose - you have changed another family's life. May God Bless you. Be at rest Dedrick Smith - you are home.
You are truly a gift from God,my brother, what you did went beyond and over the call of duty.l can't even explain you are truly needed in these type of situations you are truly an Angel, keep up the good work, l pray for you and your team and the families that are looking for answers,. Thank you again brother
I’m wondering if this is the same person I’d posted prayers for over the years! If so, this is answered prayer in that sense for his soul. I’d wanted to know (one year) if he’d been found, but the police station of the city/ town could not give me that information. So I just continued praying… It’s been a long time.
Please never stop what you guy's are doing🙏🏾💙🙏🏾💙
Today is my first time watching these videos. Very emotional and I admire what you do. I know how it feels to have family members missing. Im from New Mexico so a lot of our searches is hiking, 2 members were found in lakes. I really admire and support what you do. This should be a TV show to let others know about what you guys do and how you can help families . Prayers to you and what you do and to all the families.
You guys are real true heroes so thank you for all the hard work and care and love you put into doing this every day especially with all the tragedy and sadness that goes with doing that job but again thank you!!❤🎉
Remember Doug saying how calm the water was after he found the car,well that's because for 16 yrs Dedrick wanted to be found and now that he was found that is what made it calm. He just wanted to be found.My condolences and my heart goes out to the family. Doug you bought him home.
I absolutely agree, his soul was trapped & now he can rest!!
@Chief Sitting Nigga (We wuz natives!) It doesn't do harm, to the dead. It gives the living, closure. Technically, you are correct: people do let their imagination scare themselves, when told someone was killed in a house. But if they have no idea that they were killed in the house, then they are fine. My mom died peacefully, in her hospital bed, with all 8 of her children singing, in my arms. In her bedroom, at home. No violence, only love 💕. My sister is sleeping in her own bed in there, until it sells. We have no ghosts, no haunting, whatsoever.
@Chief Sitting Nigga (We wuz natives!) you ppl? you know what shut the fuck up! thats what you can do with your nonsense.
@@juliesczesny90 why sell it
@Chief Sitting N**ga (We wuz natives!) Well aren’t you just a little ray of sunshine...Why do people like YOU feel the need to diminish others feelings or thoughts, ugh🙄
Those moments when the vehicles get lifted and the remains are freed from their watery tombs... gets me EVERY time. The families, their heartbreak, and their relief. I hope to never know that pain. Dedrick Smith- May he rest in peace.
AWP - Those unsung heroes who are finally getting the recognition they've earned. 😍
I didnt see the body? you got to see the body?
@Marcus Smith there wouldn't be a body after 16 years
@@marcussmith4913 bones
I'm just curious that the other vehicles you find which you weren't looking for, interested to know the outcomes of those too, if there was anyone inside and whether the vehicles got recovered? I admire what you guys do, now i can't pass a lake now without wondering if theres a vehicle at the bottom! Keep up the good work guys, i wish there was a group like them in the UK.
I saw one episode on here where they were clearing vehicles from the river right at the boat dock when they found the man in a car. they immediately stopped filming and covered the windows up with their airbags so that the public could not see. they've been called law enforcement. they're always very respectful. I don't know how many episodes I have seen where Jared or any of the others. or actually cry
I love how it gives the family closure and it also gives the soul time to finally “cross-over”, every case saddens me but at least they have gained the justice that they deserve 😢❤
❤ comment and great album
As a mother of 2 children I broke down when the car came out the water my condolences to this young man's family RIP young man🙏🕊
I cried when the car came up too! I’m so happy they were able to help the family locate him.
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Having kids makes you scared 10X more I've noticed that ever since I had kids my mind never stops being worried
Me too! 💔💔💔
That drone shot of the red marker sitting in calm water, got me right in the feels. He was there for so long. I really hope his family and friends got closure, and a chance to have a proper goodbye.
That's exactly what I felt when I saw that shot 💔
It did me too! Such a profound feeling from something so simple as a bouy.
Yes it made me think how many time did individuals sit there felt something but never knew what it was.
Wow! 16 years later and Doug found this young man in a matter of hours. Sometimes I wonder if for a moment they have some clarity. An amazing recovery per usual!
I can't believe no one found him for so long and he was so close!!! Amazing job guys!!!
Adventures with purpose really shows us that we need more than just cops and investigators since they really don’t do much . We need the community to become the resources to help one another .
Cops don’t have the resources or manpower usually.
Amen.
Thank God Amen
You so right I have always maintained that , Communities must stand together this is worldwide not only in one Country in most cases the powers that be just don't care,missing kids GBV all ongoing problems for far too long
You so right I have always maintained that , Communities must stand together this is worldwide not only in one Country in most cases the powers that be just don't care,missing kids GBV all ongoing problems for far too long
Need more people like him. He gets sh-t done. He don't give up
God bless you young man and your team for giving a family closure finally! I don't understand why the feds couldn't have done search like this 16 years ago. You guys are the epitome of heroes.❤
I definitely noticed how peaceful and calm it turned after they discovered the vehicle.. R.I.P Dedrick. 🕊️
I Am just blown away , by what a few youtube influencers have been able to accomplish , when the entire law enforcement apparatus couldn't , or wouldn't do.... And you guys continue to do it over and over.... This simply shows the difference in a passion , versus a job.... Thanks For All you guys do...
Also makes u realize how private business is much more better and efficient than government.
Yes so many cars in one body of water…
Police have more important matters to deal with than pulling bones out of water, like going after criminals and reducing crime
I don’t think the local authorities are always inept and without compassion and care for these missing persons cases but you are right that there are more than there should be…. I think in the last year authorities have come to trust and appreciate these groups… and take advantage of their expert skills at this. I think early on the authorities just saw them as guys just wanting CZcams hits and notoriety, saw them as interfering and disrespecting the families but now actually understand what their purpose is and actually can’t prevent them from searching because it would just make them look so incredibly bad in the community’s eyes….
AWP searched an area 3x and missed a car. They found it the 4th time the next year when they returned. It is not straightforward. To err is human.
Never judge!!! Doug doesn't look like the blessed and God's chosen he is, and when the speaker said " bring him home Doug , I melted...BLESS YOUR EFFORTS AND BE SAFE ALWAYS.
Do you remember where that was said? I watched the entire video and didn't hear it..I watched because of your comment 😄
@@nicolejoleneable 16:10
Sú to silné príbehy ľudí ktorý nie sú už tu vždy ma to dojme k slzám. Robíte super prácu 😊
Man, this case was so sad. I’m so happy that people are out there that do this just because they are. Thank you for what you do, it brought tears to my eyes.
16 days or 16 years, imagine mum and dad getting their child back, not going to their grave without ever knowing? It's remarkable work, and 100% required in this modern era now with all the technology available, nice to see Cops not getting in the way but assisting in every way possible . Respect to all here, and RIP young man 💐
@@johnnyfire3860 it means mom.
@@johnnyfire3860 U.K. version of mom
My heart hurts for his family. To not know where your child is for 16 years, absolutely heartbreaking. You guys make sure you're taking care of yourselves and, your mental health through all of these searches. Thank you for all you do for these families!❤
Thank god you found him Doug. And you’re team so sad 😭 you and you’re team are turly gifts from god love you’re channel can’t stop watching. You guys be safe to we care about you all as well. 🙏 all the way from Fresno California.
So crazy how many cars are in the water. Thank you for not gIving up, and helping family find answers.
rest in peace
thanks to adventure with purpose.
Every time you pull a car out of the water I feel a deep sense of reverence and honor. It really touched me that the tow truck company donated their services and time. The police were humble and kind.
At first I thought it was kinda disrespectful using somebody missing/passed away for view but watched it out of morbid curiosity
Glad I did, this video was super respectful and very interesting, i take back all of my previous though. Thank you for your service brothers
We need groups like this not only in the USA but in other countries too. Keep up the good work!
Most definitely.
Facts!
Who would have known 20 years ago that someone would start such an awesome movement on behalf of grieving families and friends. This still astounds me to think about it every time I watch an episode.
I'm in tears! This channel is absolutely amazing! Rip Derrick Smith. He was so so young. 😢
My dad used to wash and clean up all of the wrecker company trucks, and still does some today. This is great and keep up the good work
I'm from NC and it's so relieving to see local law enforcement willingly and unselfishly allow the experts to handle such precious and painstaking moments. Way to go to everyone involved. R.I.P. to the young man who didn't see this coming ❤️
In NC myself. Agree so deeply and bless you Dedrick. You are a good person forever in God's hand.
Same as an NC resident. Although NC police didn’t treat them well in the Nicholas Allen video. Completely disrespected them and the family of the missing person. An embarrassment to our great state.
Country state
"Unselfishly"? U mean selflessly?
@@mrprogamerman693 They both mean the same thing. Worry about something important.
See, these are the guys who should be on Discovery Channel with a whole crew and funding behind them as they travel the country. Not that guy who makes vlogs of his friends doing stunts and pulling pranks, there’s no reason to have a whole television show on that. These guys are doing something so much more important for people.
They said they were offered a TV show once but declined, because they would not have control over it and would not be able to work as many cases as they are now.
But they still should get some kind of government funding or something.
I couldn't agree with you more!!!! Soooooo true!!!!!
@@indicolite3355 ahhhh that does make a lot of sense actually..... they do need and deserve funding from somewhere though!!
Yes, I agree but I think these young men that do the filming, music and
As a member of a Search & Rescue team I applaud you for your work and results.
Thank you for what you do. Rest in glory Dedrick , our condolences to his family.
Doug is without question one of the most respectful and empathetic people I have ever witnessed address and deal with the loss of human life. Adventures With Purpose is doing a most amazing act of humanity for those with missing loved ones. I continue to be impressed with act of service that they provide.
Short and sweet statement, and so true. Sometimes with other people/groups you feel like they’re trying too hard to look empathetic. It’s completely cringe. But Doug shows his feelings through his eyes, yet still upholds that alpha male demeanor. It’s a tough mix, but he pulls it off 🙂💪🏼
RIP poor man, mental health needs to be taken more seriously in this country. I also hope his girlfriend doesn't blame herself for going to the store and leaving him alone, hopefully this gives everyone who searched for him some closure
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I see several mentioning mental health but it seems this was purely a tragic accident. Did I miss a detail in the story? Was this an instance of someone taking his own life? Whatever the case, it's so heartbreaking but i'm glad the family got answers.
@Angela they mentioned he had amnesia and schizophrenia. Often with that (dementia as well) people become disoriented. They also mentioned there was no barrier on the road back then, so one could easily just drive straight into the water thinking the road continues, if disoriented. They said it seems purely accidental but more likely caused by his amensia/schizophrenia, hence the mental health comments.
Rest In PEACE, Son..🙏🕊my condolences to his family, ❤😘🙏
@@andvari03 Thanks for the info. I was going to ask the same question.
May the ones affected by his death come closer to closure now that he has been located 🙏🏾
I cry for joy and sadness each time you find and bring home a loved one to there families GOD BLESS YOU AWP
I don't know if it's because I'm a mom of 3 sons or what; but when the car was coming out of the water, I had tears in my eyes knowing that someone's child - even if was an adult - was inside that car and how if one thing had been different from the fateful night, maybe Dedrick is still here today. We just never know when our time is up. :( Prayers for his mother.
Same here, mom of a toddler son 💛
Mom of 3 boys myself, this made me feel like I could not breathe. I just can't
I'm also a Mother of three Boys, no girls, I'm more sensitive to boys than girls... i cld not even imagine any of my boys missing.. This is so sad... I'm Sorry it tok so long to find him. I wish the family the best. May He Truly R.I.P.
Mom of 2 boys, my boys say that I can be "over protective" but anything can happen at any time. My oldest(17), is very passionate about educating people about mental health and how not enough is being done to help those in need. I have watched this channel for a very long time and my breath still gets caught when they do recover and help solve a case. This team, if only we had more like them. Love to you.
@@yeahliam12alt82 you must be so proud of your oldest. Mental health is so dismissed and judged if it is acknowledged. I know my own mom’s generation has awful things to say about it. I have major depressive disorder and anxiety. I have a son almost the same age as Dedrick. He has issues as well. I hope and pray that the younger generation is more understanding of us with mental health issues. Good job mom for raising a sensitive son!
When my mother started having memory issues and confusion, she got lost once driving and we took her license away. She was supposed to pick up her granddaughter 10 min from the house and ended up a half hour away in another state. Some people just shouldn’t drive for their own safety.
I dont think Most like Hearing about HONESTY ?? Otherwise, you might have alot more Likes ....Im not sure though? I feel all I thought I'd Known in my Life .....has been turned upside down and Opposite is Right of what Id been taught in Life about EVERYTHING !!
My daughter has epilepsy and she is not allowed to drive for her safety and others.
Just hearing you say “we are the leading experts in underwater forensics vehicle removal”…. I’ve got chills lol. Bravo and God bless you. My late father was a senior CSI and helped blaze trails in the early 90’s back when there weren’t a whole lot of forensics and what you do is so hard. Thank you for your dedication to try and bring relief and resolution to loved ones of these missing persons. At home there’s always a family or friend or significant other with no hope and no peace. Thank you for committing your lives to trying to bring that to them ❤❤❤
It's always heart wrenching watching the vehicles leave the water, to know how scared and also tragically at peace someone must have been in that final moment to then know that years later they would be found is just incredible.
I'm from NC. This case really stood out to me. The challenges this young man faced. My dad battled schizophrenia. I helped him in life along the way. My dad got to a point driving was impossible during episodes. R.I.P. Dedrick. These incredible hearts helped with bringing you home.
Soon there will be no more suffering Read REv 21:3,4
I live in Winston-Salem, I didn't know Dedric but I know that lake. There's always shady ish going on there at night.
@@annielehnhardt_kolakowski5818 Thank you and I'm about to read that right now. 💛
@@bphlatsax75 I believe you. I can only imagine the activities at the lake. I have visited W. Salem throughout the years. Unfortunately, I receive tragic news too often from family there. 😔
@@queenwinning it's gotten better in recent years though. They are trying to bring that area back to what it used to be. They just opened a new water park for the kids and did some beautification to the park and regular police patrols. This seems to have slowed alot of things down.
They always play the most tragic and heroic music in the moments the cars are just pulled out of the water, and it almost takes my breath away every time.
I’ve been binge watching these videos for two days now, and I’ve never been so moved or awestruck as I am with these recoveries.
I’m blown away repeatedly. What an awesome job to have to be able to make such a huge difference for the families and those who have been ultimately laid to rest.
It’s a beautiful legacy. If I were ever in the position of those in these videos who’ve passed, I would be honored to have been delivered by this team. ❤
The fact that it’s soo many cars in the water is scaring me
What you guys do is unexplainable. There are still some good and caring people in the world. I’m pretty sure the most high is pleased. Keep doing your GOOD work! R.I.P Dedrick ❤️
Im so happy that this amazing guy and his team are taking the time out off his life to help these families...tank you for doing that...the car was found Less than a mile from his last know location..did they have divers on the police force 16 years ago? ..since the location he live at is surrounded by or close to a lake, did they search the lake? If not, why wasn't it search ??.
Can you imagine that poor mom, 16 years of wondering where her baby is, with all the scenarios of what could have happened to him repeatedly playing through her mind. Nothing can torture you more than your own thoughts. May she now find peace in knowing the truth and laying him to rest. RIP Dedrick
No loss is worse than the loss of your child. I wish her all the best and peace for her with the discovery of him. Now she can put him to rest properly.
My thoughts exactly. All those sleepless nights, begging for any sign. My heart breaks for her. 🥺God bless
i’m from winston-salem nc and remember hearing about his case when i was younger. i am so glad that you helped his family get the answers they needed! great work guys!
You speak with such care and compassion for this young man. Blessings to you for doing this and bringing peace to these families. What you give them is invaluable.
There's a sense of calmness/peacefulness when a missing person is found! I just love you guys and all that you do!
Very professional done I love the way how all of you came together as a team thank you for bringing closure to another family god bless all of you an rip derrick an prayers go out to family sn friends
After what we have learned Police Departments should be funded with underwater sonar as a priority. So many cases could be resolved in months instead of tracking for years. Thank you so much Adventures With Purpose for filling in this needed gap in search & rescue
How about lets not and keep doing it the way it is being done.
Gov't make nothing better,it bogs things down.
If they had any brains and truly searched police in many instance could have solved these cases with a little thought, so why would i give them more money that will lead to the same results.
I would rather see AWP and the others continue to do this work...
Most departments don't have the funds for all equipment needed for every situation. They don't get approved to spend their limited funds on things they wouldn't be using frequently. And now there is all kinds of defunding going on so I don't see this changing any time soon. Thank god for these guys, and all of the crews doing this! AWP in particular just keep solving case after case now and it is amazing how many people are being found because of their efforts!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!
Good point
Good idea about the SONAR. The next step would be training and practice. I've watched a few of these now. I've noticed that sometimes the cars and trucks look like a grainy picture and are unmistakable and sometimes they are an indistinguishable blob and a couple of lines. There is s lot of art and practice running the gear and interpreting the images. AWP and some of the others should be in high demand as trainers. That is one way to have an effective force multiplier! Sorry, old military habits die hard!
They have the funding for sonar, they just spend it on stuff for themselves. The sheriff in my city has 3 city owned vehicles just for him 😐
I couldn’t quite understand why I was drawn to your videos at first.. I am a true crime junkie but have submechaniphobia (a fear of man made objects submerged in water) but I was almost one of these cases. In 2017 I was driving across the Frederick Douglas bridge in Rochester, NY and thank GOD that I decided to drive to the doctors office rather than into the river.
Thank you for all you do.
Always amazes me how people end up in places like that by accedent . Wonder how many were suicides , we will never know .
I know what you mean. Some were in my opinion, just freak accidents. Lakes, small rivers and ponds like that need some type of barriers because when its night time on dark roads, it can be very hard to see those bodies of water😢
You made it look easy Doug, and you stay calm, respectful and humble. RIP Dedrick Smith
You guys deserve to be aired on TV. Regardless your editing and composition have evolved with class. Thank you for bringing closure to their loved ones. Keep up the great deeds. 🇺🇸
It has nothing to do with deserving. They've been offered deals and they turned them down. Because it will slow them down all the shoots and reshoots and red tape. And AWP has control, they do it there way, not to get ratings. And they need to keep it moving so they can keep helping more people. Not be stuck somewhere they are, to get more filming in after recovery. It isn't what it seems! Leave them be! They have MILLIONS of followers and anybody can see them on this platform.
I think TV would ruin the good deeds and change what they are doing.
@@jeannerountree952 maybe. Or it could open up bringing in more resources and possibly more teams to broaden more searches for more families in different locations simultaneously.
Oh no! You lose all control and in some cases, your integrity!
CZcams pays well.
It’s sad the police couldn’t had found him earlier than this. It’s a God send what you guys do. It’s almost unbelievable that y’all even find people when the police Claim they already looked. Maybe you guys can teach the cops how to do better investigations!! Sad ending wish he would had been alive somewhere. God bless his loved ones . Thank God y’all give them closure.This is actually so sad. I’m crying my eyes out watching his car come out the water…
I agree, however technology has come a long way in 16 years. Many communities need grants to upgrade their equipment and get more/better training
I agree 16 years ago the technology just wasn't there and a lot of police departments aren't staffed enough for dive teams let's all hope they can get funding and these Hero's can get funded by the federal government to do this with better equipment they have tons of cash to go on witch hunts when they should be on people hunts and backing good law enforcement agencies.
If you have to wait on the police...you will never be found.
Watching this on 10/3/2023 💙 glad he was able to be brought home in someway
This is amazing! I can just picture Dedrick's spirit on the side of the banks with these guys so happy and thankful that someone finally found him. This was very touching.
He said you notice how calm the water is now!
The cinematography is getting better and better over time. The details when they were bringing the tow truck in were so small but amazingly shot. Props to you guys and bless you and all you do to find answers for the families.
the camerawork when they were lowering the car into the ground was fantastic too, they nail the small details
I can not imagine how afraid he was. I hope that his mother is at peace. I would like to say to this organization, you are without a doubt God sent. The work that you do has to be one of the hardest. I truly appreciate everything that you all are doing. May God continue to bless you and allow for your work and rescue to continue.
Doug is a real asset. Incredible guy.
This broke my heart! 16 years a Mother, Father and family have wondered what happened to their son! Probably thinking something worse happened to him when he wasnt found. With no trace of his vehicle or his body. I can only imagine what they were going through!! Much respect to the Team that identified his car and gave the family an opportunity to lay their loved one to rest!! But I have to doubt the competence of the law enforcement agencie 16 years ago, why didnt they think to check these watering holes? That would have been the first place I would have searched!
It should've been one of the first places they could've searched.
Yea that's a long time