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Klassen has made public eight other names: Cosmos Dahlheimer, Richard Eckroth, home. { alive, Chad was leaving an off campus party. return check; Cause of Death: Drowning None of Brendan's personal items had been recovered before Friday, according to Michigan State University police. SARAH LENHOFF: I live directly across the street from the Union and I - like, me and my roommate are nosey, so we ran to the window. JACKSON: That may take some time for some here. No criminal activity was involved, according to police. GHB and other so-called "date rape" drugs are common. 19-year-old Minnesota State University - Moorhead student She has turned her phone off since and we have not been able to contact her. 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Last seen "highly intoxicated" by an elderly woman who said he mistakenly -- Kim Dion, Jared's mother. It's too early on their course to give any kind of, you know, prognosis at this point. He had been visiting friends at Yakeley Hall at Michigan State University. Brendans father told Dateline that there were so many people on campus that weekend, many of whom were visiting, that when his friends returned, there was some confusion and they thought he just ended up in a different dorm room. missing. But I think it's just too early. 21-year-old St. Its been nearly three months since Brendan Santo was last seen at Michigan State University, but theres still no sign of the missing Rochester Hills student. The man told authorities he fantasizes about abducting straight young men, something is going on." Responding crews searched the area but could not find him. . According to Rozman, the area was very complex and dangerous to search and required a lot of resources. his home to profile him or he'd go on a killing spree. The Grand Valley State University student went to visit friends Oct. 29 at Yakeley Hall. Josh was playing cards at Metten Court A bloodhound found both Josh Guimond and Christopher Jenkins' scent at the A videotape showed him at the casino with an unidentified any of the missing person cases were connected, but said the departments -- La Crosse Police Chief, Ed Kondracki Certainly, in no case was the victim considered suicidal, Hes a funny, quick-witted kid who always has a smile on his face, his father, Brad, told Dateline. Also uncovered by Chuck Loesch Police have never questioned the man out about all the similarities -- they are high achievers, heights and weights family members planned a memorial service for Brian at St. John the Baptist Scot Radel drowned. Posted Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 12:35 pm ET. Kuang sent her family an invitation to a graduation ceremony at Spartan Stadium. an unsolved mystery. and he believes Getz followed the unidentified person into another apartment. Department. Look at the pictures weve posted Does my son look familiar? MISSING: 1/10/03 Sheboygan, WI UPDATE: Police say Nicole Kuang has been located safe. A GoFundMe was created for Santo's family. "That's not the way he was. Reportedly the dog picked up "definite scent activity with EAST LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Michigan State University Police Department announced on Friday that a body has been pulled from the Red Cedar River and is believed to be that of missing Rochester Hills teen Brendan Santo. Gauthier, an 18-year-old freshman at LSU, was last seen April 6, her family said. There were 320 cameras offline when Santo went missing. Police have never identified the man but revealed, And we saw some cops. After the call disconnected, first responders . "In threatening e-mail messages, he uses the initials of some of the missing to the body." Police initially believed Santo hadn't gone too far since his vehicle was found in the same place he first left it. RELATED: Police searching for 18-year-old GVSU student who went missing while visiting MSU Friday His vehicle remains in the last location it was parked, and he has been missing ever since.. Cloud State University junior On Monday night, a mass shooting at Michigan State University left three students dead and five others injured. The student, Monica Ibarra, was a psychology sophomore and a Shaw Hall resident.. TERESA WOODRUFF: We ask each of you to honor your feelings and to take care of yourself and each other. Klassen earlier sent a letter to St. John's University officials and aScriptAttributes.push('data-spotx_content_width="608"'); Most interesting is how closely his path mirrors the map of the missing men. Brendans parents told Dateline that he was at the university that weekend for the big football game between Michigan State and the University of Michigan. Thousands of dollars were raised in support of a reward for information leading to his location. MSUPD says they believe that no criminal activity was involved. -- PAGE 2. Cause of Death: Drowning We just need to find him.. This entire effort was a collaboration between many law enforcement groups, the family and their resources and countless volunteers. Monsters, like Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy, DO exist -- however, none Carrick has not been seen since. Frank Gottschalk had been missing since February 2, 1997. MSU Police and Public Safety, in a press release, said Kuang last spoke to her family on May 7, at 10 a.m. Kuang was last seen at Gilchrist Hall wearing a light-blue zip-up sweatshirt, a light red or pink shirt, black shorts with red and white writing on the left leg and black and white converse shoes. Search, rescue, and water recovery teams from multiple agencies search for Grand Valley State University student Brendan Santo along the Red Cedar River, Jan. 21, 2022, in Lansing, Mich. Lansing State Journal via USA Today Network, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. -- Paul Cheney. Body believed to be Brendan Santo found in river months after disappearance on Michigan State campus 18-year-old Grand Valley State student went missing nearly 3 months ago During this Jan.. Andrea Cavallier is a Digital Producer for Dateline NBC. The operation required teams to clear brush and trees to create a point to get a boat into the river, and access the area of the log jam where they wanted to focus. massive searches were conducted. . Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana tollway. MSU Police identify body found on campus as missing student. The body of Mainwaring was found just before 5 p.m., according to the BCSO. LSU Police Department A body recovered in the Mississippi River Tuesday has been identified as missing Louisiana State University student Kori Gauthier, authorities said. Its important to remember the grief some individuals may be experiencing is normal and there are a number of ways in which individuals can seek support, including talking with friends, family and colleagues to process this. Dahlheimer and Eckroth -- has acknowledged wrongdoing and sought treatment, six days. NEWS and UPDATES A task force consisting of local, state and federal agencies, has been formed to assist with the investigation moving forward. A Texas A&M University student who went missing on the day of his college graduation over a week ago has been found dead, police said. found inside the locked and undamaged car, and car keys were in his pocket He recently moved from Ann Arbor to the Minneapolis area. ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. - Friends and Michigan State Police are searching for a teen that went missing this weekend in East Lansing. Our Residence Education Staff are also available to listen and support ourstudents during this process.. Brendan Santo's phone was last pinged near Michigan Avenue and Beal Street shortly before midnight. activity. WINNIE BRINKS: Whether it's mass shootings, homicides or suicide, we know there is not one bill or one policy that can make all of that go away overnight. FOUND: 3/1/06 Mississippi River been in contact with investigators nationwide. On December 31, 2002, authorities were refused entrance to the The Tuscola County Sheriff's Department says a missing Michigan State student who called 911 for help Tuesday has been found dead in a river. If, in fact, any of these Abbot John Klassen, who has led the monastery in central Minnesota for 17 The case has since prompted other law enforcement agencies to get involved, including the FBI and the Michigan State Police Department. The next day, Brendans friends reported him missing to the MSU campus police, who contacted his parents, Brad and Wendy Santo. Authorities searching for a Georgia college student who's been missing for more than 45 years got a big break after his car was found in an Alabama creek - along with his wallet, ID . alcohol level of "224 milligrams per deciliter," close to three times the has gone out of his way to disguise the crime. Keith Noble The MSU police have stated that it is an open and active investigation, but that we still have no reason to believe foul play is involved or that Brendan intended to harm himself.. No one has seen him since. They stressed that Brendan, who had just started his freshman at Grand Valley State where hes majoring in cybersecurity, was not depressed or unhappy with his home or school life. there. The mechanical engineering students family reported him missing when he failed to show up at a celebratory lunch before his graduation ceremony. Accuracy and availability may vary. missing under nearly identical circumstances. She last spoke to her family on May 7 at 10 a.m. Investigators have learned that Nicole sent an invitation to her family regarding . . Cause of Death: Drowning, Matthew Schiess Research finds almost no news or gossip about suspicious male drownings prior UPDATE: Missing Michigan State University student Nicole Kuang was located on Monday afternoon. FOUND: 4/15/04 Mississippi River MISSING: 9/30/06 in the Hocking River which runs through Ohio University's campus. Only a tiny fraction of such disappearances 20-year-old from Maple Lake, Minn same height, same coloring. There were no signs of foul play. 9 All we know is that she did not attend graduation, and her name is not on the list of 2022 MSU graduates.. if (bMobile) The events included a riot in which two cars were flipped and several couch burnings; two shootings (one of which in downtown East Lansing) and an armed man near campus. Operators lost contact with Haire but were able to secure his location. According to a report released by the MSU police on November 12, the effort to find Brendan has included searches by foot, drone, helicopter, and boat and has utilized canine units, divers, and civilian volunteers. JACKSON: Three students died during the shooting. Tests showed the body had a blood Thats where they located the body. restrictions at St. John's Abbey after being accused of or admitting to sexual Authorities will continue to investigate the circumstances and details surrounding this incident, Rozman told reporters in a press conference. students who went strangely missing -- and were subsequently found dead in Eric Blair store near his home. ELISSA SLOTKIN: I cannot believe that I am here again doing this 15 months later. Albert Papandreou "These three disappearances were just off Interstate 94." Editor's Note: This article was updated Monday evening when Kuang was found safe. Brian Geesey would later remark, "There are rumors circulating that According to the department, Haire called 911 Tuesday around 7 a.m. saying he was cold, wet and could see a factory. prepare to remove the body of Ryan Getz, the former Michigan State 8 Nebraska in Big Ten Tournament, Big Ten announces Michigan State-Minnesota game wont be rescheduled, The 1909: Remembering the ones we lost and moving forward, Izzo disappointed in how Minnesota game was handled, looks ahead to Nebraska, MSU advised HopCat in East Lansing to end fundraiser for Spartan Strong fund. who lived at Cedar Village. Last semester another MSU student, Phat Nguyen, was found dead from alcohol consumption at a fraternity party and a Grand Valley State student, Brendan Santo, went missing after leaving Yakeley Hall towards Brody Neighborhood during Halloween weekend. there may have been a connection between their son and Ryan Getzs case. said Roseann Campagnoli, a spokesman for the Hennepin County Sheriff's If you were at the Michigan game that weekend, look at your photos, your videos, Brendans father, Brad Santo, implored of the public as he spoke with Dateline on Monday. Cause of death: Drowning The FBI declined comment and the bureau's official position remains that water in his lungs. Casino in Hinckley, MN. Johns University after he failed to show up for a "mock trial" meeting. And so this is the only way I can think to process it. Brendan Santo is a student at Grand Valley State University in Allendale. So we have utilized not only canines, but sonar and other underwater technology to assist us in identifying areas of interest to put divers in the water., We know this news may be difficult for those within our campus community and beyond, police said in a release. Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. But he never made it. 23-year-old were noted athletes. What are police doing now? You know, that's our challenge, you know. Michigan State University said some security cameras weren't working when Brendan Santo disappeared. Cause of Death: Drowning Our search and rescue team joined with other agencies in a coordinated effort to help bring closure to a grieving family. forget. He was located in the left corner of the gym, in a rolled-up mat that was lying against a wall. Cause of Death: Drowning OT: Missing GVSU Student Brendan Santo Found Dead. 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