On a crisp autumn day, November 22, 1980, 23-year-old Timothy David Carrico embarked on what should have been a routine hunting trip in northern Wisconsin. He departed from his home in Waukesha, driving his distinctive yellow 1975 Chevrolet Vega two-door hatchback. The last confirmed sighting of Timothy was in Ladysmith, a city in Rusk County. He was described as a white male, standing between 5'7" and 5'9" tall and weighing between 170 and 180 pounds.
He had brown hair, hazel eyes, and a mustache at the time of his disappearance. The clothing he was believed to be wearing consisted of either tan corduroy pants and a tan vest, or red pants with a red sweatshirt, an orange vest, and a hat.
The specifics of Timothy's intended hunting location were never precisely known, only that he was heading "up north." He was last seen at a residence south of Ladysmith. He reportedly told a friend, "see you later," before he left. Since that day, neither Timothy nor his yellow Vega, bearing the Wisconsin license plate Q19689, have been seen again. The passage of time has offered no solace or answers to his family and friends. The Waukesha Police Department is the primary agency handling his case, despite his last known location being in Rusk County.
Over the decades, the trail has grown cold, with no significant leads to illuminate what might have happened to the young man. There were some possible but unconfirmed sightings of his vehicle after his disappearance. The lack of any recovered evidence, either of Timothy or his car, has left a void of information, making it impossible for investigators to piece together the events that transpired after he drove away. The case remains a painful and unresolved mystery for his loved ones and the community. The investigation into Timothy Carrico's disappearance is ongoing, a persistent effort to uncover the truth behind his vanishing so many years ago.Last Seen: Nov 22, 1980
