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John Gosch Missing Person Case

Last seen in Des Moines, Iowa on Sep 05, 1982

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Dec 20, 2023

John

Gosch

55

12

67 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 05, 1982

Des Moines

Iowa

Polk County

30415

Federal Bureau of Investigation -Des Moines RA

West Des Moines

Iowa

Polk County

50266

4401 Westown Pkwy, Iowa

5152234278

Federal

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/omaha

Federal Bureau of Investigation -Des Moines RA

Brown

Blue

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07/18/2026


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Johnny Gosch, a 12-year-old paperboy from West Des Moines, Iowa, went missing on September 5, 1982. He was last seen by witnesses near his home while delivering newspapers in the early morning hours. Johnny's wagon, filled with undelivered newspapers, was found abandoned a few blocks from his house, but there was no trace of him. Witnesses reported seeing Johnny being followed by a man in a car, which raised suspicions of abduction.

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