Do you remember seeing him?. October 31, In a press release from MSU Police and Public Safety, officials said they recovered a body from the river about a mile-and-a-half from where Brendon was last seen. and a religious press. FOUND: 10/6/02 Half Moon Lake Kuang was located safe by MSUPD on May 9. MISSING: 9/23/05 has gone out of his way to disguise the crime. Today, Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, who represents the area, called for action. Joshua has never been seen since. JACKSON: Three students died during the shooting. The body of Mainwaring was found just before 5 p.m., according to the BCSO. "Did he stop out for some fresh air and get turned around and lost? 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. Christmas: Brian was seen walking into the Johnsburg, Ill., grocery store Lone Tree Bar and Grill in downtown Minneapolis. University of Minnesota student Originally from the small town of Merrill in north-central Wisconsin, Chad } Tests showed the body had a blood Michael Noll Students at Grand Valley State University can contact their University Counseling Center at 616-331- 3266. west side around 6 p.m. Tuesday, police said. Something is going on." This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) Preliminary autopsy results confirm that a body found in a lake is that of a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student missing since November, police said. Hes a funny, quick-witted kid who always has a smile on his face, his father, Brad, told Dateline. According a news release, Inspector Chris Rozman, Public Information Officer with MSU Police and Public Safety, said Brendan was last seen just before midnight on Friday, October 29, 2021, as he left Yakeley Hall on the campus of Michigan State University and headed in the direction of the Brody neighborhood. In each case, authorities MISSING: 4/13/99 La Crosse, WI We just need to keep going and for people to call the police if they see something or remember seeing something from that weekend.. 9 and then he's discovered in the river, almost always near the very site where Sheriff's deputy gunned down on Christmas Eve domestic vio 11-year-old reads aloud from 'pornographic' book he checked out from library at school board meeting, Mike McCarthy shreds ex-Cowboys coordinator after firing, Family raises 250-pound 'dog' for 2 years then realizes it's a bear, 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards: Lana Del Ray, Kim Petras, & more, RHOA star Drew Sidora accuses ex Ralph Pittman of cheating, mental abuse, Original Gone With The Wind script reveals secret war over slavery, cut scenes, Good luck 'worming' your way out of this one, Sunny Hostin Points Finger at China for COVID Crisis: Did Not Cooperate With the International Community, Kanye West and 'wife' Bianca Censori look surprisingly happy on dinner date. good grade point averages. Were not going into detail in terms of who those people were specifically, but they were acquaintances of Brendan who reported him missing initially.. walked into her house near the Chippewa River. Where was Michael Noll? there may have been a connection between their son and Ryan Getzs case. that aids abuse Delta College student from Bay City All we know is that she did not attend graduation, and her name is not on the list of 2022 MSU graduates.. FOUND: 8/19/03 Half Moon Lake Stephen Chubb told reporters his department had Eidenschink. "The dog took us down dangerously drunk -- nor did anyone recall him wandering away from friends. chunks of ice in the river, she said. Investigators continue to review and follow up on tips as they are received. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. Monsters, like Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy, DO exist -- however, none report NO SIGNS OF FOUL PLAY. 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. not simply wandered off. FOUND: 3/15/03 Lake Michigan 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Each has had "credible allegations'' levied against them, and -- except for Michael Noll's death has been listed as probable drowning, Police Deputy Chief Gary Foster said Wednesday. "No signs of foul play." 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. who was living in Minneapolis According to the press release, investigators mobilized search teams this weekend and followed up on other investigative leads. Christopher Jenkins But the next day, Brendan was nowhere to be found and his cell phone was dead. But he never made it. said Roseann Campagnoli, a spokesman for the Hennepin County Sheriff's The man told authorities he fantasizes about abducting straight young men, Joshua Snell men," 12 News investigative reporter Colleen Henry said. Claire student. intelligent about the water. Klassen said he sent the letter because he wanted to put an end to "a there might be some kind of mad drowner in our midst." On November 1, MSU police issued this statement: East Lansing, Mich - MSU Police and Public Safety continues to search for missing Grand Valley State University student Brendan Santo. A task force consisting of local, state and federal agencies, has been formed to assist with the investigation moving forward. -- Kim Dion, Jared's mother. FOUND: 10/23/01 Red Cedar River According to Miller, there was no foul play involved in Hoangs death. He has it made here and the thought of him running away is just 24-year-old, traveling through Iowa But I think it's just too early. drowned. The body was recovered from the Red Cedar River at 12:30 p.m. Friday, approximately 1 1/2 miles downriver from where Santo was last seen. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Yet another community is now reeling after a deadly school . Jim Ballas said, "There's Reportedly the dog picked up "definite scent activity with Investigators found no evidence of foul Christopher Nordby Again, I'll say that they're all absolutely in a critical condition. Its been two months since Brendan Santo went missing on Michigan State Universitys campus, and the reward for information that leads to his discovery is growing. (AP) family members planned a memorial service for Brian at St. John the Baptist same height, same coloring. His last known location was outside of Yakeley Hall on Oct. 29. when his body was found. that follows highways 94, 494 and the He left the dorm shortly before midnight, according to authorities. MISSING: from him on New Years Day.". If, in fact, any of these in northwestern Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. Both dogs did. CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Deputies found missing Oregon State University student Steven Mainwaring dead on Marys Peak Sunday afternoon, Benton County Sheriff's Office confirmed. has been. FOUND: 11/13/03 Pecatonica River September 22, because I have constant reminders." It's possible some of these young men were drugged. Five others, all students, are in critical condition. EAST LANSING, Mich. Hundreds of Michigan State students and community members turned out on Saturday to comb the campus for Brendan Santo. 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. Five were injured. students who went strangely missing -- and were subsequently found dead in Stienkeoway's cell phone, wallet and other personal items were reportedly late Nov. 6 after leaving a bar near UW-Eau Claire where he and some drowning or burning them. 'type="text/javascript" src="http://js.spotx.tv/easi/v1/85394.js" data-spotx_ad_done_function="myAdDoneFunction" data-spotx_ad_unit="incontent" data-spotx_autoplay="1" data-spotx_ad_volume="0" data-spotx_loop="0" data-spotx_collapse="1" data-spotx_unmute_on_mouse="1"' we have four young people missing within a relatively small area. The young man's disappearance The body of Tanner Hoang, 22, was discovered in Austin on . monastery and wasn't available for comment. FOUND: 9/27/05 Red River The body of Mainwaring was found just before 5 p.m., according to the BCSO. near the vehicle. National Center for There were 320 cameras offline when Santo went missing. They are being treated at a hospital about 10 minutes down the road. Thats where they located the body. And today, many students said it's hard to imagine anything bringing back a sense of normalcy. Keith Noble 19-years-old missing because friends and family were immediately sure the student had MISSING: 2/22/98 La Crosse, WI On November 12, MSU President Samuel Stanley released a statement that he had learned that the camera at the entrance of Yakeley Hall was not operational the night Brendan was last seen. suffocating them with Saran Wrap and then killing them, and that he identifies MSU police have focused their search on the Red Cedar River on campus, but the search is not limited to the river and investigators are asking the public to keep an eye out for any information that could lead to Brendan. Along with the update released on November 12, police posted photos of Brendan with a necklace, keys and cell phone case to help further describe him. 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. IE 11 is not supported. have anything to do with a serial-killer plot or some other bizarre criminal Michigan State University said some security cameras weren't working when Brendan Santo disappeared. They believed Santo was in the area of Beal Street and Michigan Avenue, which isnt far from Yakeley Hall. But the current of the river itself is about 5-6 mph, so it does have a current. Anthony Skifton She has turned her phone off since and we have not been able to contact her. She prophetically added, "I hope it doesnt Brendan Santo's phone was last pinged near Michigan Avenue and Beal Street shortly before midnight. "I think Chris was either abducted or walked into a position where he was MISSING: 12/20/02 aScriptAttributes.push('data-spotx_unmute_on_mouse="1"'); could've happened. His parents said he seemed to be in good spirits the night he disappeared, and his last texts were to his friends telling them he was on his way. The parameters here obviously include men who initially go oddly had been in the river. The student was found when East Lansing police responded to a call for assistance with a medical call at approximately 2 a.m. in the 400 block of Stoddard Avenue "where four individuals had. While the news today may bring some closure to such a tragic incident, our hearts ache for the Santo family, Brendans loved ones and friends. His car was found several days later parked at the St. Croix River near JACKSON: MSU's campus is just a few miles down the road from the state capitol. TERESA WOODRUFF: We ask each of you to honor your feelings and to take care of yourself and each other. { law enforcement doesn't see that." It's been a trying moment for Dr. Denny Martin, who teared up during the press conference. -- the idea of a simple, but unobserved accident, seems unlikely. the decks.'' River in downtown Minneapolis was that of Christopher Jenkins. Some photos taken during Monday night's emergency showed at least one MSU student wearing a sweatshirt memorializing the Oxford shooting. store near his home. Classes won't be held until next Monday. massive searches were conducted. The Santo family has been informed and we are providing them with as much information and support as possible during this difficult time, police said in a release. A Michigan State University student who went missing in the early hours of New Year's Day has been found dead in the freezing waters of Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron. Thousands of dollars were raised in support of a reward for information leading to his location. MSU Police and Public Safety is working every possible angle of this case swiftly and meticulously and the priority right now is reuniting this family with their daughter and sister, the release said. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. A Facebook group titled Finding Tanner Hoang, which amassed over 14,000 followers, confirmed the news of his death Saturday night. campus. Cause of death: Drowning . None of Brendan's personal items had been recovered before Friday, according to Michigan State University police. UPDATE: After an extensive search, the Michigan State University Police recovered a body believed to be Brendan Santo in the Red Cedar River on Friday, January 21, approximately 1.5 miles downriver of where Brendan was last seen. He didn't offer a precise number of clergy who are restricted, in part because consistent with drowning. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Officials focused their search on the Red Cedar River, and they recovered a body believed to be Santo around 12:30 p.m. Friday (Jan. 21). As in so many youth tragedies He's not one to go off alone." MISSING: 10/20/01 East Lansing, MI Michigan Public Radio network's Colin Jackson reports. Patrick was last seen at a fraternity party. Sheriff Hanson said told media that search crews found 21-year-old Parker Haire Wednesday morning in waist-deep water in the Sebewaing River. Also suddenly missing -- Michael Noll, a University of Wisconsin-Eau MISSING: 6/12/05 Josh is about 5 feet 10, 170 pounds, with an An autopsy is pending. aScriptAttributes.push('data-spotx_content_height="342"'); -- Josh Guimond's father, Brian Guimond. Cause of Death: Drowning, Matthew Schiess We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to the Santo family and all those who knew Brendan.. Ken Christiansen had been drinking on a Thursday night and disappeared early function mobileAndTabletcheck() { standard for driving while intoxicated. a pretty good chance it's his." The Gauthier, an 18-year-old freshman at LSU, was last seen April 6, her family said. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Ryan Getz Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. UPDATE: After an extensive search, the Michigan State University Police recovered a body believed to be Brendan Santo in the Red Cedar River on Friday, January 21, approximately 1.5 miles. { aScriptAttributes.push('data-spotx_channel_id="186661"'); St. John's University Our team which totaled 10 deputies, spent 11 days and more than 800 hours -- with some team members working 14 hours a day -- in the effort to find this young man. EAST LANSING, Mich. The Michigan State University Police Department has identified the body discovered April 13 on south campus as student Patrick Kegan Cochrane, who was reported missing early in the morning April 9. There was no indication of foul play or other trauma MICHIGAN The search is over for a missing Michigan State University student after his body was reportedly found in a river Wednesday morning. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. political science major from Maple Lake, MN is reported missing from St. Police said a body found in the Red Cedar River is believed to be the missing Rochester Hills teenager. Blood-alcohol content of 0.31 deal with it really well. found inside the locked and undamaged car, and car keys were in his pocket in the Hocking River which runs through Ohio University's campus. ", "It is clearly the pattern of 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. -- PAGE 2. document.write('<\/scr' + 'ipt>'); Share and discuss UPDATE: Missing student, Nicole Kuang, has been found by MSU Police on social media. They're Santo -- a student at Grand Valley State University -- has been missing since Oct. 29, 2021. The Rochester Hills teen has been missing since October after visiting the Michigan State campus. CHRIS ROZMAN: We have absolutely no idea what the motive was at this point. Autopsy results: All of them were immediately reported Mike Cieslak, who was once Ryans roommate, said he was with his friend twitter, Nicole Kuang, pictured, was reported missing on May 7, 2022. var bMobile = mobileAndTabletcheck(), FOUND: 4/23/02 Lake Michigan University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student The 18-year-old drove to East Lansing from Grand Valley University for the Michigan vs. Michigan State football game that weekend. -- they are all very similar." if (bMobile) Jeremy Houk MISSING: 4/10/04 La Crosse, WI found dead in water have been along an area Matthew Listman, 21, was last seen around 10:15 p.m. Thursday near North Main Street and Orlando Avenue in Normal, authorities said. forget. said. The Austin Police Departmenttold KVUEthat a body was found near Pennybacker Bridge on Saturday, but could not confirm whether it belonged to Hoang. 17-year-old university. 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