On October 15, 2014, Krishna Venkatesh, a 27-year-old program manager at Microsoft, was seen for the last time. He was last seen at approximately 6 PM on the company's campus in Redmond, Washington. Living in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, Krishna was an American-born man of Indian descent, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes.
That evening, it is believed he drove his gray 2006 Toyota Corolla about 80 miles north to Deception Pass State Park, arriving around 8 PM. His car was later discovered in a parking lot near the south end of the Deception Pass Bridge. Concern grew when Krishna did not show up for work for two consecutive days, which was out of character for him.
His worried friends and family reported him missing, prompting an investigation led by the Seattle Police Department. Law enforcement, along with Krishna's friends and colleagues, initiated a search of the area around Deception Pass State Park where his vehicle was found. The search efforts included the use of tracking dogs and ground searches, but no trace of Krishna was ever found. Investigators found no signs of foul play or anything unusual in his car. Friends described him as someone who would not just disappear without informing anyone, and they were puzzled by the absence of any note or explanation. Police stated there was no indication that he had any mental health or chemical dependency issues.
In the weeks following his disappearance, as the active search wound down, friends and loved ones turned to remembering the man they knew and cherished. They created a Facebook page and a website to share memories, pictures, and anecdotes, highlighting his love for 'groan-worthy' puns and his role as a great friend and son. The case remains an unsolved missing person investigation. The circumstances surrounding Krishna Venkatesh's disappearance are a painful mystery, with the discovery of his car at a location known for suicides leaving open a painful possibility, though authorities and loved ones have not ruled out other scenarios. The lack of any further evidence has left his family and friends with unanswered questions.Last Seen: Oct 15, 2014
