Kyle Mosher Missing Person Case

Sep 05, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Kyle

Mosher

40

27

70 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 2013, a 27-year-old man named Kyle Allan Mosher disappeared from Garfield Township, Michigan, leaving behind a life and a family who continue to seek answers. On July 19th of that year, Kyle, a father of four, was spending the day with his fiancée and children. Later, he agreed to give an acquaintance a ride, a decision that would precede his mysterious vanishing. He was last seen in a remote, wooded area in Kalkaska County, near 7 Mile Road, where the borrowed pickup truck he was driving became stuck on a tree stump. Kyle was not alone; his two-year-old brindle pit bull, Holly, was with him. At the time of his disappearance, Kyle was described as being 5'10" and weighing 165 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He had several distinctive tattoos, including the name "Layla" on his neck and "Calli" on his torso. He was last seen wearing a black ribbed tank top, dark-colored Adidas shorts, and black flip-flops. The circumstances immediately following the truck getting stuck are based on the account of the acquaintance who was with Kyle. According to him, after the truck became immobile, he and Kyle set out on foot in the dark, using Kyle's phone as a light. He reported that they became separated at some point during the night. This acquaintance eventually made his way out of the woods three days later, but Kyle was never seen again. Extensive search efforts were launched by the Michigan State Police, which included ground and air searches, but no trace of Kyle was ever found. His dog, Holly, was also missing. The situation became more complicated when, at the suggestion of police, the truck was reported stolen in an attempt to generate more avenues for investigation, leading to speculation that Kyle was on the run, a theory his family disputes, stating he was dedicated to his family and was turning his life around. Over the years, the search for Kyle has continued, driven by the unwavering hope of his family. His father has offered a $10,000 reward for information that could help authorities locate his son. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, and the family continues to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to answers. The disappearance of Kyle Mosher is a story of a young father who vanished under perplexing circumstances in the woods of northern Michigan. The official investigation, aided by K9 units and aircraft, yielded no conclusive evidence as to his whereabouts. The only other individual known to be with him at the time of his disappearance has provided a limited account of their separation in the dark woods. The case is a painful mystery for a family left with unanswered questions and the enduring hope of one day finding out what happened to Kyle.

Jul 19, 2013

Garfield Township

Michigan

Kalkaska County

14136

Michigan State Police - Cadillac Post

Cadillac

Michigan

Wexford County

49601

7711 U.S. 131, Michigan

2317796040

State

Law Enforcement

www.michigan.gov/msp

71-3243-13

2013-07-22

Michigan State Police - Cadillac Post

Brown

Green

Green

07/07/2026