A vigil was held on Saturday night for Beau Mann, a chief technology officer who was found murdered under mysterious circumstances. Mann’s body was discovered in Santa Monica on May 8, almost a year and a half after he went missing. On November 30, 2021, Mann was last seen at a 7-Eleven in Studio City when an Uber picked him up from the store and dropped him off on Berkeley Street in Santa Monica.
Mann had been in contact with his family two days earlier, but a text to 911 was the last time anyone heard from him. His remains were found in the yard of an abandoned property on Santa Monica Boulevard, according to LAPD. The cause of death has not been revealed yet.
Many questions remain about the circumstances surrounding Mann’s death, and loved ones are still searching for answers. His family believes there was foul play since he bought a bag of ice at the store before taking an Uber as a sign that he intended to go home.
Mann was the founder of SoberGrid, an app designed to help recovering addicts. He was also planning his wedding to his fiancé Jason Abate when he disappeared. Abate has been dedicated to finding out what happened from the beginning.
The vigil held Saturday night was a time for friends and loved ones to remember the service and impact Mann brought to those around him. On Facebookhis family and friends thanked those who helped search for Mann.
“Beau was a beautiful soul who spent most of his life helping others,” reads their post on Facebook. “We miss his contagious smile and positive attitude every day.” They know that his spirit will live on through his company and passion Sober Grid as he continues to help those struggling with addiction.
Mann’s family has hired a private investigator to try to piece together details about what happened that day. Anyone with information regarding Mann’s death is asked to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at 310-395-9931.
According to sources close to the news, many questions still remain about the circumstances surrounding Mann’s death. His family believes there was foul play, and loved ones are still searching for answers. The vigil held on Saturday night was a time for friends and loved ones to remember the service and impact Mann brought to those around him.
