Human remains found in Santa Monica have been identified by authorities as those of a sober living advocate who had been reported missing from Los Angeles in 2021.
The remains were found on April 25 in the courtyard of an abandoned property in the 2900 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, the Santa Monica Police Department reported.
On Monday, the remains were identified by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office as those of Beau Mann, who was 39 at the time that he was last seen on Nov. 30, 2021, Santa Monica police said.
Mann was reported missing to the Los Angeles Police Department on Dec. 4, 2021.
“The Los Angeles County coroner took possession of the remains and (investigators) are currently working to determine the cause of death,” Santa Monica police said.
Mann was the founder of the Sober Grid organization, which posted a statement on Facebook.
“Today is a sad day for the Sober Grid community. We have learned from Santa Monica, California police that the remains of our beloved founder Beau Mann have been discovered in a grassy area about one mile from where he was dropped off by an Uber nearly a year and a half ago. No cause of death has been determined. Beau was just 39 years old,” the post said.
“Beau went missing on a sunny Sunday afternoon, November 30, 2021, after getting in an Uber outside of a 7/11, not far from Sober Grid’s Los Angeles office. He texted 911 while inside the Uber. He was dropped off in Santa Monica. Despite exhaustive efforts to find him, Beau was never heard from again.
“Simply put — Beau was our light. After an experience in his early years with drugs and addiction, he turned his focus and passion towards helping others. In 2015, he created the first digital app to house a 24/7, online, worldwide community for people in recovery. As you know, Sober Grid, with your help, has saved thousands of lives and no doubt, will save thousands more.
“We hope you will take a moment to think about Beau today. His bright smile and endless energy and compassion will be missed. While he is no longer with us, we know Beau’s spirit will live on in Sober Grid’s mission to help those in need,” the post concluded.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to contact SMPD Detective Ismael Tavera at 310-458-2256 or Ismael.tavera@santamonica.gov. Tipsters may also call the watch commander at 310-458-8427.