On May 19, 2022, 33-year-old Christopher James Hoye, a husband and father, disappeared from his family's farm in Dixon, Missouri. That morning, his wife, Alysha, went out to milk their goats and heard his truck start up, though she could not see the vehicle from her location. When she returned to the house, Chris was gone, along with his truck. Worryingly, his wallet, cell phone, and computer were left behind at their home.
Initially, his wife thought he may have gone on a quick errand, but a couple of hours later, she became concerned and went to look for him. She discovered his truck abandoned not far from their home, with the keys still inside, near the Veterans Bridge off Highway 28 by the Gasconade River. Christopher, who also goes by Chris, was last seen wearing a light-colored t-shirt, dark-colored gym shorts, black sneakers, and a black wedding ring. He is a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, stands about 5'6' to 5'7' tall, and weighs around 175 pounds. He wears wire-framed prescription glasses with thick lenses and has several distinct scars, including one above his left eyebrow, one on his right knee, and others on his forearms, hands, and knuckles.
Following the discovery of his truck, authorities launched an extensive search of the area. The Missouri State Highway Patrol's water division searched the Gasconade River, while a cadaver dog was brought in to try and track his scent. The dog reportedly tracked his scent from the truck up to Highway 28, where the trail ended, leading investigators to believe he may have gotten into another vehicle. This has led to several theories about his disappearance, including the possibility that he was met by someone. An interesting piece of evidence found was a cigarette butt in his truck that was not the brand he or his wife smoked; DNA testing revealed it belonged to an unidentified male who was not in the CODIS database. In the months leading up to his disappearance, Christopher was reportedly feeling down due to financial strain after his and his wife's investment property business was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. They had moved their blended family from Illinois to the farm in Missouri in 2020 for a simpler, homesteading life.
The investigation into Christopher Hoye's disappearance has remained active, though few concrete leads have emerged. Police have stated there is no evidence of foul play. A clear report, which searches numerous public and private records, produced a hit in March of 2023 for someone with the same social security number and date of birth, but with the names reversed, who had renewed a firearms license in Illinois, where Christopher is from. However, when law enforcement investigated the address associated with the license, the individual was not a match. The case has been featured on television shows and podcasts, bringing national attention to his story. Despite the passage of time, his family continues to hope for answers and his safe return. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate and urges anyone with information to contact them. The circumstances surrounding Christopher Hoye's case remain a mystery, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions about what happened on that May morning.Last Seen: May 19, 2022
