Timeline of the Deorr Kunz Jr case

  • Jessica and Vernal living separately

    Jessica and Vernal living separately
    It is stated that Jessica, Vernal, and Deorr once lived with Vernal's father Dennis Kunz in Montpelier, Idaho. At some point, Jessica and Deorr moved to an apartment on the 1st floor of her Aunt and cousins. Jessica and Vernal made frequent trips back and forth to maintain a family relationship and often stayed with each other until a few months after Deorr was reported missing.
  • July 4th event photo

    July 4th event photo
    One of the last photos of Deorr. Appears to be watching fireworks.
  • One of the last photos of Deorr

    One of the last photos of Deorr
    another one of the last photos of Deorr, before he was reported missing
  • One of the last photos of Deorr

    One of the last photos of Deorr
    This photo is the last photo found online of Deorr. This photo of Deorr's face appears to be swollen and possibly sunburned.
  • Daycare reported Jessica due to bad sunburn

    According to the daycare, Deorr came to daycare the same week he was reported missing and had severe blisters across his shoulder blades and down his back. The daycare insisted Jessica take him to the ER. According to a couple of family members: Trina, Jessica's mom, and Laurie Kunz, Vernal's Mother, Deorr had been seen by a doctor soon after.
  • Deorr was last seen by a relative

    Deorr was visiting his Great Grandparents for the afternoon and reported to be fine.
  • Last day of daycare

    According to the daycare worker and owner, Deorr was last in daycare on Wednesday, July 8th. The daycare shut down soon after and no files were saved. The last day may have been Tuesday, July 7th. However, the correct day was given in a police statement.
  • Jessica said Deorr was with her all day and not daycare

    Jessica states that she was hanging out with Deorr all day, and at some point around 3 pm helped her Mom, Stepdad, and Grandpa load the camper for Grandpa's camping trip with his friend Isaac.
  • Trina asks Jessica to go camping

    Trina asks Jessica to go camping
    Trina said she was worried about her father, Grandpa Bob Walton, and his friend Isaac going camping alone and had asked Jessica if she wouldn't mind going camping also, to make sure Grandpa is safe. Jessica in her written statement, stated that when she mentioned the idea to Vernal later that night, he was not very happy about it. Vernal claimed to have had plans for a month to go to his dad's house to cut wood.
  • Last time seen around home

    Last time seen around home
    According to Aunt Lynne, Jessica's Aunt who lived above Jessica in the same house said that Jessica and Deorr had dinner with her after Jessica helped her mom. Then Vernal came to pick up Jessica and Deorr and we do not have confirmation of where they slept that night or where Vernal had taken them.
  • Stated to be in Utah

    Stated to be in Utah
    stated to be out of town and in Utah. Possibly from July 9th to July 10th. (fact-checking)
  • Getting ready to go camping

    Grandpa Bob stopped by in the morning at Jessica's apartment and reminded them about camping. Jessica and Deorr spent the day traveling around town getting supplies and loading the camper more. They were to head out as soon as Vernal got done with helping his boss move to Blackfoot, Idaho.
  • Stopped for at KJ's for air

    Stopped for at KJ's for air
    Stopped at KJ's off of Broadway, Idaho Falls to put air in the camper tires.
  • Camper Swaying on Suburban (in Osgood, ID)

    Camper Swaying on Suburban (in Osgood, ID)
    According to Vernal, once they left KJ's for air, they soon had to pull over in Osgood to switch the camper to Vernal's truck due to overheating and swaying issues, then got back on the road.
  • Pulls over to switch camper back to suburban

    Vernal's truck started to overheat, so they all pulled over in a parking lot that stores road salt for the winter to switch the camper back to the Suburban and to rearrange the camper, so it stops swaying.
  • Time for a snack in Mud lake

    Time for a snack in Mud lake
    They all pulled over right after switching the camper back to the Suburban at a local gas station. Vernal and Isaac are said to have gone into the store. Vernal purchased a mini pizza and cheese. Vernal returned to the truck. He gave Deorr a slice to eat and then back on the road toward Leadore, Idaho.
  • Arriving in Leadore, Idaho

    Arriving in Leadore, Idaho
    It was approximately 9:30 pm and they all decided to see if the local restaurant was still open and get some food. However, as half the crew got out, the manager stated it was closed. They returned to their vehicles and traveled another 40 minutes to the campground. It was already getting dark.
  • To Isaac's house 5 times

    To Isaac's house 5 times
    In an interview, Jessica claims they all had to stop by Isaac's house 5 times, as he was not home. On the 5th try, Isaac was there and ready. Vernal states that he and Isaac did not get off on the right foot. Isaac claimed to have seen Deorr in his car seat acting like a normal 2-year-old. Isaac rode with Grandpa Bob in his Suburban, while Vernal, Jesiica, and Deorr rode in Vernal's truck.
  • Arrived at the Timber Creek Campground/Stone Reservoir

    Arrived at the Timber Creek Campground/Stone Reservoir
    They finally arrive at the campsite and it is dark. Jessica got her Grandpa ready for bed in the camper. Isaac set up his tent and stayed up for a minute before bed. Vernal, Jess, and Deorr stayed by the fire to watch the stars before bed. NOTE: There's a screenshot of Jessica saying Deorr had a fall late that Thursday night/early Friday morning and that Isaac was not happy there was a toddler on the trip. Deorr's night diaper when changed was put in a grocery bag and tied to a tree.
  • Deorr Kunz Jr Missing

    Deorr Kunz Jr Missing
    Deorr was reported missing from the Timber Creek Campground located in Leadore, Idaho, at approximately 2:28 pm
  • Search and Rescue

    Search and Rescue
    Searchers from Search and Rescue, along with Volunteers poured into the campsite to help search for Baby Deorr
  • The confusing breakfast

    The confusing breakfast
    According to Jessica, Isaac woke the three of them up by swinging the Suburban door open and said "Wakey wakey, eggs and bakey". Everyone but Vernal gets out first. Vernal stated it was about 8 am when he woke and saw everyone by the fire. Vernal and Jessica contradict each other on who made breakfast. Isaac does not remember having breakfast. Isaac claimed he got up at about 9 am to pee and went back to bed and when he woke up again, it was about noon and he saw the three leave to town.
  • Trip to the Stage Stop Store

    Trip to the Stage Stop Store
    Sometime around 10 am, Jessica realized she started her period and needed to go to the store. Vernal wanted to be sure he had enough fuel and to top off his tank. They reached the store but left to get fuel before the tampons, got lost for an hour, and eventually back to the store where they purchased several items. Receipt timestamps: 12:18 pm and 12:24 pm. They then proceeded to head back to camp. They were asked to be back by 11 am and 1 pm depends on Jessica or Vernal's statements.
  • Back to camp to fish

  • Deorr's parents 1st Interview

    Deorr's parents 1st Interview
    Deorr's parents interviewed with East Idaho News the very next Monday
  • Parents named Suspects by Sheriff

    Parents named Suspects by Sheriff
    Sheriff Lynn Bowerman of Lemhi County named the parents suspects
  • Missing 9 years

    Missing 9 years
    It's hard to believe 9yrs have passed without any answers