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Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
Jared
M. Mcculloch
33
33
5'9 inches
175 lbs
White
Male
In early November 2023, Jared M. McCulloch, a 33-year-old father, embarked on an impromptu journey from his home in Marion, Louisiana, with the intention of visiting his son in Illinois. This trip, undertaken just weeks before the anticipated end of his five-year probation, would be the last time he was seen. His family, particularly his mother, was unaware of his travel plans until they received a distressing call from the Knox County Sheriff's Department in Indiana. The call informed them that Jared's white GMC truck had been discovered abandoned in a remote area along a gravel road near the Wabash River, just across the Illinois-Indiana state line. The scene where his vehicle was found raised more questions than answers. The truck's ignition was in the 'on' position, the battery was dead, and it was out of gas. Both driver's side doors were left open. Inside the vehicle were Jared's two beloved and loyal dogs, Roxy May and Rusty, who were found waiting patiently for his return. He was known to take his dogs everywhere with him. His last known confirmed sighting was on surveillance video at a gas station in Salem, Illinois, in the early morning hours of November 5, 2023. After leaving the gas station, his route appeared to deviate from his intended destination. In the absence of clear answers from law enforcement, Jared's mother has tirelessly worked to piece together the timeline of her son's last known movements. She has gathered receipts, surveillance footage, and cell phone records to trace his path. Her investigation has uncovered discrepancies, including questions about the exact location where the truck was found compared to where it was officially reported. The family has had to navigate the complexities of a multi-state investigation, further complicated by the fact that the day he went missing was when daylight saving time ended. This case is an overview of the known facts surrounding the unsettling disappearance of Jared McCulloch, a man who vanished on a last-minute trip, leaving behind his truck, his faithful dogs, and a family desperate for answers.
Nov 05, 2023
Carmi
Illinois
Carmi
Knox County Sheriff's Office
812-882-7660
05/21/2026
