Wife and two sons charged after dad was killed on vacation
Niamh Shackleton
Featured Image Credit: DIXIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/FACEBOOK
Police have arrested the family of David Rainey's in connection to his death.
David and his family were holidaying in Suwannee in the summer of 2021, when he and his wife, Cindy, allegedly got into an argument.
The 52-year-old was then said to have left their rental property in light of their dispute, and the following morning he was reported as missing by his wife.
David and Cindy had been married for 21 years.
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Following an 'extensive search of the area', David was found in a canal behind the holiday home with multiple stab wounds.
Sheriff's concluded that he'd been placed in the water after being stabbed in the chest, and ruled his death as a homicide.
Now, over two years on from his passing, David's wife and two sons, Jack and Bailey Rainey, have been arrested in connection to his murder.
The trio have been charged with tampering with evidence.
Police are yet to reveal a potential motive for David's death and haven't shared who they suspect may have murdered the late Florida man.
"On October 25, 2023, three of David Rainey’s family members were arrested in connection to his murder," Dixie County Sheriff's Office penned to Facebook.
"Investigators with the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office traveled to Bunnell, Florida, and arrested Cindy Rainey and Bailey Rainey with the assistance of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
"Investigators then traveled to Orlando, Florida, and arrested Jack Rainey with the assistance of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
"Cindy Rainey, Bailey Rainey, and Jack Rainey were all charged with Tampering with Evidence."
David's aunt, Mary Thon, commented on the post and thanked the police for their hard work.
She wrote: "As David's aunt I am so happy after two years we might find out what happened.
"Thank you to all law enforcement involved.
"David was a great person. RIP."
Cindy and Bailey are currently being held without bond at the Flagler County jail, while Jack's being held without bond at the Orange County jail.
In David's obituary, he was described as being 'respected by his peers for his excellent skills, work ethic and dedication to getting the job done right'.
He'd worked as a welder and mechanic on steam and gas turbines before his death and had 'traveled all over the United States and the world for his work'.
At the time of his death, a GoFundMe was set up for Jack and Bailey where the family asked for donations for the boys' 'future' in lieu of flowers.