John Gosch

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Case Description
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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.

The investigation into Johnny’s disappearance faced ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 05, 1982
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    Victim Details

    Apr 15, 2010

    Dec 20, 2023

    John

    Gosch

    54

    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

    Blue

    09/17/2024


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    04/20/2024
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    07/02/2023