Jay Strohl Missing Person Case

Oct 06, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

Jay

Strohl

54

44

75 inches

250 lbs

Uncertain

Male

In the late summer of 2015, a sense of unease settled over the community of St. Ignace, Michigan, with the disappearance of 44-year-old Jay Mitchell Strohl. On September 25, 2015, Strohl was last seen in the area, a day that would mark the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his loved ones. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a male standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 250 pounds, with brown hair that was graying on the sides and hazel eyes. The last known description of his attire included a darker-colored short-sleeve t-shirt and khaki cargo shorts. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance would soon point to a troubling scenario centered around the iconic Mackinac Bridge. The investigation into Jay Strohl's whereabouts took a somber turn when his vehicle, a 2014 maroon and gray Subaru sedan, was discovered abandoned. The car was registered to a pharmaceutical company, adding another layer to the developing case. The location of the vehicle was of particular concern to investigators, as it was found on the Mackinac Bridge, a massive suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac. This discovery immediately led to the distressing belief that Strohl may have jumped from the bridge. Adding weight to this theory was the discovery of a single Birkenstock sandal found near the bridge's railing on a catwalk, suggesting a possible point of entry into the water below. Despite the immediate and widespread concern, extensive searches for Jay Strohl have yielded no results, and his body has never been located. The official investigation, handled by the Michigan State Police in St. Ignace, was opened on September 26, 2015, the day after he was last seen. Over the years, his case has remained open, a persistent and sorrowful mystery for his family and the community. The official narrative of the case points to the strong possibility that Strohl ended his life by jumping from the Mackinac Bridge, a conclusion drawn from the location of his abandoned vehicle and personal effects. However, without the recovery of his remains, a definitive conclusion remains elusive, leaving a painful void for those who knew and cared for him. The case of Jay Mitchell Strohl serves as a heart-wrenching reminder of the deep and lasting impact of a person's sudden disappearance.

Sep 25, 2015

Saint Ignace

Michigan

Mackinac County

49781

24278

Michigan State Police

St. Ignace

Michigan

Mackinac County

49781

Donna Haw

Trooper

St. Ignace Post, Michigan

9066437582

State

Law Enforcement

www.michigan.gov/msp

83-1544-15

2015-09-26

Michigan State Police

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/12/2026