Bryce Laspisa, a 19-year-old college student, went missing under mysterious circumstances on August 29, 2013, near Castaic Lake, California. In the days leading up to his disappearance, Bryce exhibited unusual and erratic behavior. He abruptly broke up with his girlfriend and gave away personal items, including his Xbox and a pair of diamond earrings given to him by his mother. His friends also reported that he had been consuming alcohol heavily and using Vyvanse, a medication for ADHD, despite not having a prescription. Concerned about his behavior, his parents had multiple phone conversations with him, but Bryce assured them he was fine.
On the night of August 29, Bryce began a long drive from his college in Northern California toward his family's home in Laguna Niguel. Along the way, he stopped several times, including a prolonged stay in the town of Buttonwillow, where a roadside assistance worker helped him after he ran out of gas. Despite being checked by police during his journey and being described as lucid, Bryce never made it home. In the early hours of August 30, he spoke with his mother, telling her he was too tired to drive and would pull over to rest.
A few hours later, Bryce's car was found crashed at the bottom of an embankment near Castaic Lake. The rear window had been shattered, and inside the vehicle were his cell phone, wallet, and other personal belongings. However, Bryce was nowhere to be found. Investigators discovered tire tracks suggesting that Bryce's vehicle had been driven off the embankment intentionally, but no trace of him has ever been discovered despite extensive searches, including the use of divers in Castaic Lake.
Over the years, multiple theories have surfaced regarding Bryce’s fate. Some suggest that he may have suffered from a mental health crisis or head injury and wandered away, while others believe he may have started a new life or met with foul play. His family continues to hold out hope for answers, and his case remains open and unsolved.
Last Seen: Aug 29, 2013
