The 25-year-old went missing in February 2020 after he left the hotel. His search had been going on since then. One of the locals found him in the Branson forest, looking for deer antlers. confirmed that the investigation, which lasted almost two years, has come to an end. No unequivocal cause of death was given, but according to a police announcement, the forensic pathologist stated that it was not caused by a crime.
The mother of the missing Tracey Koenig said they would most likely never know the circumstances of the death. She confirmed that there were no traces on his body that he might have died as a result of the participation of third parties. Additionally, his personal belongings were intact.
Missing MMA fighter found dead. “For many years he struggled with addiction”
– Our department and an amazing group of volunteers never stopped in our efforts to find Mr. Koenig. While this is not the ending we had hoped for, we sincerely express our condolences to family and friends, said Branson Police Chief Jeff Matthews.
The mother of the former aspiring player explained the most likely cause of her son’s disappearance. “David struggled with addiction for many years,” she explained in the American media. David Koenig went missing on February 8, 2020. Shortly before that, he sent a message to some of his friends asking for help in “getting out of trouble”.
Heart-touching relationships of relatives
Relatives described Koenig as a great man with an even greater heart. – Training with him has always been a pleasure. He cared about the group and was always there to listen and support his teammates. He was a giant with a gentle heart, said JT Tilley, head coach at Branson Fight Club.
Koenig’s dad, Rick, runs an arts gym in Branson and said he trained his son in the sport all his life. – Since he was a child, he grew up on mats. David was my best friend. He tried to become a professional fighter. He lost his first fight after injuring his chest foot, but then won another five fights. He was on his way to doing great things, he said, adding that his son “was a phenomenal man.”
Koenig’s mom said he “lived his life like a rock star” and was everyone’s friend. “He was the guy you meet once and you’ll never, ever forget him. He was an amazing person with so much to give and I am so proud to call him my son, she added.
Source: Sport
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