According to Delray Beach police, Makuach Yak death did not seem to be “of a criminal nature” after he went missing
Police have started an investigation.
The body of a youth basketball coach who vanished on May 20 was discovered, city police reported Friday evening. In the Delray Oaks Natural Area, off Congress Avenue, west of Interstate 95 and south of Linton Boulevard, search teams discovered Makuach Yak.
Who is Makuach Yak as missing youth basketball coach is found dead in a park in Delray Beach and his cause of death
It is with great sadness to announce that Makuach Yak, 31, was found deceased this evening inside the Delray Oaks Natural Area. Right now, it appears his death is not criminal in nature. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death. The investigation remains open. pic.twitter.com/YVYT2SZCfP
— Delray Beach Police (@DelrayBeachPD) May 27, 2023
At around 9:40 p.m., police posted on Twitter that “at this time, it does not appear his death is of a criminal nature.” According to police, his cause of death will be determined by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the city’s investigation is still ongoing.
When was Yak last seen?
Around 6:30 a.m. on May 20, Yak was last seen on surveillance footage leaving his home on Southwest 10th Avenue to go for a run. The 6-foot-4, 160-pound 30 year old man wore only a purple T-shirt, black running shorts, long white socks and black trainers.
He was scheduled to be picked up later that day by his flatmate and business partner to serve as a tournament coach. But he wasn’t at the house when his flatmate came for him. According to pals, he had his wallet, keys, phone, and Apple Watch with him. Since he vanished, everything has stayed unchanged.
Since Yak vanished, his friends and relatives have searched the area and as far away as Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, according to police spokesperson Ted White.
The LSU basketball team visit the White House.
The LSU women’s basketball team paid the customary visit to the White House on Friday, nearly two months after claiming its first national title. In the afternoon, LSU standout Angel Reese presented Dr Jill Biden with a commemorative jersey, posed for a picture with her, and gave her a hug as a conclusion to their public back-and-forth that made news last month.
After watching the Tigers defeat Iowa 102-85 in the national championship game, the First Lady casually suggested that her husband extend White House visits to both teams “because they played such a good game.” Although the remark was probably intended as a complement for Iowa, the Tigers, and Reese in particular, took offence to it. She called Biden’s recommendation “A JOKE.”