On the evening of October 16, 2000, Regina Bos, a 40-year-old musician and mother of three, was at Duggan's Pub in Lincoln, Nebraska, for an open mic night. She was a regular performer at the pub, where she also occasionally worked. Witnesses reported that she was in good spirits throughout the evening. After her performance, she socialized with friends before leaving at approximately 1:00 a.m. on October 17.
She had told friends she was going to pick up her boyfriend and then head home to her children. Patrons saw her leave the pub carrying her guitar.
The following morning, after her boyfriend and children realized she never returned home, she was reported missing. Her car was discovered parked across the street from Duggan's Pub. The trunk of the vehicle was slightly ajar, and inside were her cherished guitar and sheet music. Her family noted that she would never have left her guitar unsecured, indicating something was amiss. Her purse, however, was not found in the vehicle. An immediate search of the area by police with search dogs yielded no clues as to her whereabouts. There were no signs of a struggle near her car.
Despite numerous tips and years of investigation, the disappearance of Regina Bos remains unsolved. Investigators have considered the possibility of foul play from early on, and do not believe she disappeared voluntarily. One prevailing theory is that she was approached by someone she knew and trusted as she was putting her guitar in her trunk. This could explain the lack of a struggle and why she may have willingly gone with someone. Over the years, rumors and theories have circulated, but none have led to a breakthrough in the case. The original detective on the case retired believing he knew who was responsible but lacked the evidence to make an arrest. Her family has worked tirelessly to keep her case in the public eye, distributing thousands of fliers and holding vigils. The case is a perplexing mystery, marked by the strange circumstances of her car being found with her prized guitar inside, yet with no trace of Regina herself.Last Seen: Oct 17, 2000
