Mary
February 4th, 2008, 12:20 pm
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Above: Gottschalk, circa 1997
Vital Statistics at Time of DisappearanceMissing Since: February 2, 1997 from Mason, Michigan
Classification: Endangered Missing
Age: 25 years old
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair.
Medical Conditions: Gottschalk was reportedly depressed at the time of his disappearance.
Details of DisappearanceGottschalk was last seen at his Mason, Michigan residence on February 2, 1997. He had been an English major at Michigan State University and was within three credits of graduating, but he did not register for classes for the spring semester of 1997. On February 2 he drove off in his brother's car, without permission, and has never been heard from again.
Gottschalk's brother's vehicle was found in a parking lot at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Cedar Street in Lansing, Michigan. There was no sign of Gottschalk at the scene, but bicyclists found two bags belonging to him on the Shiawassee Street bridge. Divers searched the water beneath the bridge but found no clues relating to Gottschalk's case. There was nothing missing from the bags except Gottschalk's black leather jacket, his Detroit Lions coat, his wallet, and a watch his mother had given him. Foul play is suspected in Gottschalk's case; his family says it is uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning and they think he would have contacted them if he could have. He is a gifted public speaker who at the time of his disappearance aspired to become a teacher. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Eloy Police Department
520-466-7324
Source Information
The State News (http://www.statenews.com/)
The Child Seek Network (http://www.childseeknetwork.com/)
Charley Project Home (http://www.charleyproject.org/index.html)
Above: Gottschalk, circa 1997
Vital Statistics at Time of DisappearanceMissing Since: February 2, 1997 from Mason, Michigan
Classification: Endangered Missing
Age: 25 years old
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair.
Medical Conditions: Gottschalk was reportedly depressed at the time of his disappearance.
Details of DisappearanceGottschalk was last seen at his Mason, Michigan residence on February 2, 1997. He had been an English major at Michigan State University and was within three credits of graduating, but he did not register for classes for the spring semester of 1997. On February 2 he drove off in his brother's car, without permission, and has never been heard from again.
Gottschalk's brother's vehicle was found in a parking lot at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Cedar Street in Lansing, Michigan. There was no sign of Gottschalk at the scene, but bicyclists found two bags belonging to him on the Shiawassee Street bridge. Divers searched the water beneath the bridge but found no clues relating to Gottschalk's case. There was nothing missing from the bags except Gottschalk's black leather jacket, his Detroit Lions coat, his wallet, and a watch his mother had given him. Foul play is suspected in Gottschalk's case; his family says it is uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning and they think he would have contacted them if he could have. He is a gifted public speaker who at the time of his disappearance aspired to become a teacher. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Eloy Police Department
520-466-7324
Source Information
The State News (http://www.statenews.com/)
The Child Seek Network (http://www.childseeknetwork.com/)
Charley Project Home (http://www.charleyproject.org/index.html)