A Florida woman and her two sons have been charged in connection to the death of their dad – whose knifed body was found submerged in a canal during a weekend getaway.
David Rainey’s wife Cindy Rainey, 49, and two sons, Bailey Rainey, 21, and Jack Rainey, 19, have been arrested for tampering with evidence – two years later.
Rainey, 52, was found dead on July 25, 2021, submerged in a canal behind a home he and his family had rented in Suwannee, Florida. Police have never named a suspect.
The dad-of-two, who worked as a welder on steam and gas turbines, had been stabbed multiple times, and his death was ruled a homicide in 2021.
Cindy, his wife, reported him missing the morning after he walked out of the home during a marital argument.
After the argument, David left behind his glasses, wallet and cell phone.
David Rainey, 52, was found dead on July 25, 2021, submerged in a canal behind a home he and his family had rented in Suwannee, Florida. Police have never named a suspect
David’s body was eventually found in a canal in the backyard of the home they were renting, after an ‘extensive search.’
He had been stabbed in the chest, and his body had been placed in the water after he died, officials said.
This week, cops arrested Cindy and Bailey Rainey in Flagler County, and then they arrested 19-year-old Jack Rainey in Orlando.
All three are being held without bond.
In Florida, tampering with evidence is counted as a third degree felony, with penalties of up to 5 years in prison, or 5 years of probation and a $5,000 fine.
Police have not released a suspect or a possible motive for the death of Rainey.
Cindy Rainey, 49, has been charged with tampering with evidence
Bailey Rainey, 21, was also charged. He’s being held without bond
Jack Rainey, 19, have now been charged with tampering with evidence – two years later
The couple had been married for 21 years. David was born in Redlands, California, and later graduated welding school in New York.
His obituary read: ‘David traveled all over the United States and the world for his work. He was respected by his peers for his excellent skills, work ethic and dedication to getting the job done right.’
Dixie County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement: ‘On the morning of July 25, 2021, David Rainey was reported missing by his wife, Cindy Rainey, while the couple and their family were vacationing in the Town of Suwannee.
‘Later that evening, Investigators with the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office found David Rainey deceased in a canal behind their rented residence.
‘David Rainey had multiple stab wounds to the chest and had been placed in the water after his death. David Rainey’s death was ruled a homicide.
The dad’s obituary read: ‘David traveled all over the United States and the world for his work. He was respected by his peers for his excellent skills, work ethic and dedication to getting the job done right’
David’s body was eventually found in a canal in the backyard of the home they were renting, after an ‘extensive search’
‘On October 25, 2023, three of David Rainey’s family members were arrested in connection to his murder.
‘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.
‘Sheriff Darby Butler would like to thank The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and the Office of the State Attorney, Third Circuit, for assisting the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office with these arrests.’