Bodies of Missing Teens Found Near River
After a two-week search, the bodies of Jake Ziegler and Ray Pierce have been found.
COLUMBIA, SC -- A post from the Facebook page dedicated to the search for the missing teens Jake Ziegler and Ray Pierce confirmed the worst Sunday night.
The bodies of both boys were recovered in Kershaw County near the Wateree River off of I-20, the post stated.
It appears to be a single car accident. Earlier in the search, officials were looking in the Blythewood area for the boys who disappeared from Catawba County, NC.
The post in its entirety follows:
We are sadden to say that the bodies of Jake Ziegler 18, & Ray Pierce have been found approximately an hour ago. Search crews along the Wateree River found the bumper of the car off of I20 East near the 96 mile marker. According to Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews, the bumper had the license plate from the car as well. It seems to be a single car accident. There is no proof that another vehicle was involved. There are no other details at this time and you all will be updated as soon as we can. We could not update you at that time due to not all the family had been contacted.
For everyone who wants to send prayers to the family, please send a private message on here and when Sue Ziegler has time she will view them. We just ask for everyone to please give them a little breathing room at this moment. Please continue to pray for them for this will be the hardest thing they will go through in their life and we want to thank all of you wonderful Prayer Warriors to help them along the way. Again, when we know more, we will let you know. Thank you & God Bless.
Bill
9:05 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Sorry to be right about the water death.
The entire description had reminded me of multiple teenage deaths from autos in water.
Just so sad, so very sad.
m grimes
3:37 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The article says "found NEAR the river".
carla easter
9:09 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Our hearts go out to the boys families.
skylar
9:35 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
God Bless Y'all. I'm sorry.
CLARN
9:56 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Passed by the scene tonight on our way home from the beach. Such a sad ending, but at least the families now have an answer and can began the grieving process and have some closure. My prayers to them all... for God's peace and comfort during such a difficult time.
Keri Patterson
11:53 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
I am so, so sorry for these families. I am thankful there is closure but this is not the way any of us wanted it to end:( this is so devastating. So, so sad. I am just heartbroken for these families.
Marilyn
11:55 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Marilyn
I am so sorry that these two families have to go thru so much sorrow. I know that
God will help them thru this. God bless and keep them in his arms.
Howard Depoister
8:46 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family
michael
8:48 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Im so sorry for both familys ur in my prayers
khrystyn
8:52 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
We have 2 more amazing angels that have earned their wings and flew home and are now watching over family and friends.. sorry for your loss may god be with you in this time of need..
mark
2:26 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
You do know we dont turn into angels right?
Barb
3:06 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
mark....You do know that people are trying to help the families involved in the tragedy with these two boys. Your comment was totally rude and uncalled for. Haven't you ever heard the saying, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."?
Jami Sumner
6:08 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Both families are in our prayers. How sad. And, as far as Mark's comment, good job Mark! It is good to pray for and comfort the families but not lie to them is another story. Mark is right and I'm glad he said so. Again, we are praying for the Lord to comfort both families. So sorry for your loss.
DeAnn
12:18 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
My prayers are with both families. @ Mark and Jami....how do you know they didn't? Are you both experts on what happens to our souls, when the body dies? These families need comforting, not rude comments.
Greymom
1:11 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Mark.... Just you won't turn into a Angel..
maggie cunha
9:06 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
My prayers go out to both families.
Jessie murry
9:15 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Hi my name Jessie I"m from riverside California and my prayers go out to the familys. May God bless your hearts and souls
Linda Preston
10:05 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
May God put his loving arms around you
and comfort you in this horrible time!
May he lift you up and bring u out, so u
can make something good out of this
tradgedy!
Jean Turner
11:46 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
My prayers for both families. So sad for the ending for the boys.
Kay G
12:23 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
My prayers go out to the families in their time of sorrow.
Kay G
12:24 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
My prayers go out to the families in their time of sorrow.
linda
12:25 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
so very sorry for your great loss God bless you
linda
12:27 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
so very sorry for your great loss God bless you at this terrible time
sweetlee
1:29 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
May God Bless you and give you comfort!
eddie
1:39 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
May God's warm embrace help you and your families in their time of sorrow.
Samantha
1:57 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
May you find comfort and closure bringing them home and warmth and healing in the arms of the Lord and your angels. So sorry for your losses
Barb
3:12 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Hopefully, you can find peace in at least knowing your boys have been found, and they can now be laid to rest. Sending prayers to the friends and families involved.
donna
3:52 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
There are no words adequate to express how very sorry I am for your loss. God bless you and keep you and please know those beautiful boys are with Our Father in heaven and one day you will be together again
Larry Arnold
3:53 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
So very sorry for your loss. God bless both families and know you all remain in our prayers.
John A Spears
5:18 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Such A tragedy anytime we lose a life. My God bless you all. You are in my prayers. Ive seen my share of such things to last me a lifetime. Each one tugs at my heart. Something you never get use too.
freddyp
5:25 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
Too Bad
fit4ufor3rd
6:30 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
condolences to the families
Tess Krajci
6:51 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
So sorry for the families.....that is something that NO ONE wants to go through. Our prayers are with you.
Teresa K.
10:45 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012
My condolences to both families and friends. Way too young, RIP.
Greymom
1:13 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
May these familys find peace and comfort in the days to come.
Gigi Cruz
1:22 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
My deepest sympathy, so sorry for your loss. RIP Jake and Ray
Marilyn, from Marin Co. San Francisco Bay area
Yolanda
4:48 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
My prayers are with both families as I know how you feel. My heart is heavy right now for I feel your pain. I lost 3 family members in a single car accident on Christmas Eve last year we didn't find them until 3days later. Just know that God is still in control and there is no pain that he cant feel. Keep your hands in God's hand during this hard time I promise trusting God keeps you from losing it.
Lisa brown
7:16 am on Monday, November 5, 2012
Oh that's so sad. Our family too had a tragedy this summer. I want to trust God. It's hard sometime . Our niece was murdered and left tthree sweet daughters behind.She was missing too and what a relief to find her body. This was in cottonwood az. I feel for this family. There lived are changed forever. Please know people do care!! God bless your family!!
Jackie Ziegler
12:33 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012
Hello my name is Jackie Ziegler and I am Jake's sister. I wanted to thank everyone for their kind words in our time of need. We truly appreciate all of the support we have gotten through the most difficult time in our lives. Slowly we are healing together.