In the quiet, rural landscape of Boone, Colorado, a young man named Ian Kirk Willcoxon vanished, leaving behind a life that appeared to be moving forward and a family who continues to search for answers. At 24 years old, the U.S. Navy veteran had recently relocated to Colorado from Conroe, Texas, in the summer of 2016 after being laid off from his job. He had found new employment on a marijuana farm and was splitting his time between a residence in Boone, located in the 2300 block of 57th Lane where he lived with a friend, and his part-time home in Texas. Friends and family describe his lack of communication as highly uncharacteristic, as he was known to stay in regular contact. The last time anyone heard from Ian was on the morning of January 4, 2017. Since that day, a silence has fallen over his phone and financial accounts, deepening the mystery of his disappearance.
The day before he went missing, Ian's actions seemed to point toward a future he was actively planning. He had gone grocery shopping and had contacted his landlord in Texas to assure them his rent would be paid upon his return. He was scheduled to fly back to Texas that very day, but the flight was canceled due to inclement weather. What happened in the hours and days that followed remains unknown. The only items believed to be with him when he disappeared were the clothes he was wearing, his wallet, keys, phone, and a gun. He was also known to carry a distinctive digital camouflage backpack and a blanket that was green on one side with a plaid pattern on the other. His two vehicles were left behind, suggesting he did not leave by his own accord in his own transportation.
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office has been investigating Ian's case, working in conjunction with law enforcement agencies in Texas, but their efforts have yet to yield significant breakthroughs. Ian is described as a white male with blond hair and blue eyes, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 155 pounds. He has several distinguishing tattoos, including a prominent one on his right upper chest of an eagle on top of a heart with the word 'Texas' and an American flag. Another tattoo of a large ship's steering wheel and an anchor atop a crucifix adorns his right shoulder. A one-inch birthmark in the shape of Africa is also present on his left shoulder. The investigation into Ian Willcoxon's disappearance is ongoing, a cold case that leaves a family waiting and a community with unanswered questions about the fate of the young man who seemingly vanished without a trace.
Last Seen: Jan 4, 2017
