Jeffrey Vandergrift, also known as “JV,” a host on radio station Wild 94.9 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area, has been missing since Feb. 23. He was officially reported missing to the San Francisco police on Friday, Feb. 24. “Since that time, there has been no trackable activity on his cellphone. There has also been no activity on his credit cards or any other banking records,” the radio station tweeted Monday. “These updates are obviously incredibly worrisome, though we continue to hope and pray for better news.” Vandergrift, 54, has not been seen since leaving his home in San Francisco at 10 p.m. on Thursday night.
UPDATE: SFPD officers responded to Pier 39 just before 5 p.m. Wednesday March 22nd and located a person in the water. The person was confirmed deceased at the scene, police said. On Thursday March 23rd, SF Medical Examiner confirmed the body was 55-year-old Jeffrey Vandergrift, who had gone missing in late February. Police confirm that no foul play is believed to have been involved.
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His wife posted this update today —
Thank you to our friends and the entire iHeartRadio family and listeners for your love, support and prayers. I can feel your love and energy for JV, and I am so grateful for it. The amount of compassion for the physical torture JV has been going through for the past 2 years has been overwhelming.
I have been in so much pain and fear and I know all of you have been so scared and concerned for JV as well. JV and I have always considered this community part of our family, so I want to let you know that personal information has recently been discovered that leads us to believe JV will not be coming back. I tell you this with incredible pain and sadness in my heart.
At this time, JV officially remains missing according to the SFPD, but no foul play is suspected in his disappearance. We are incredibly appreciative for the SFPD’s ongoing efforts in locating JV and they have asked us to keep the details to immediate family only. I know how painful this is for you to hear – please know that I have you in my thoughts.
Please forgive my silence during this time – my heart is utterly broken, and the pain feels unbearable. I will do my best to provide updates and I ask for you to please keep JV in your thoughts and prayers.
Anyone who has listened to the show for the last year knows that JV has gone through an intense battle with Lyme Disease…