Echoes of a Vanished Youth: The Unresolved Disappearance of Gary Beauchamp

The Day He Disappeared – October 9, 1976

Gary Beauchamp, a 16‑year‑old from Canton, Ohio, vanished into the night on October 9, 1976. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a brown t‑shirt, walking along the streets of Canton. Police records state he was hitchhiking to nearby Massillon with a friend when the pair separated after an argument. The friend later reported seeing Gary get into an older‑model, full‑size car at around 11 p.m. at the intersection of 12th Street and Shorb Avenue NW. The vehicle carried three occupants whose descriptions remain vague. That sighting marks the final verifiable moment in Gary’s life.

Profile of the Missing Teen

At the time of his disappearance, Gary was described as a white male, approximately 5‑foot‑7 with a thin build. His hair was blond or strawberry-blonde and shoulder-length. Notably, he had a cast on his right arm—an unusual detail that could aid identification. His eye color has never been documented. Weighing between 80 and 100 lbs, he was visibly underweight. This early profile appears in both law enforcement and NamUs reports....Read More

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