In the late summer of 2020, a 27-year-old man named Chu San was last seen in Gahanna, Ohio. At the time of his disappearance, he was on a personal and spiritual journey, studying to become a Buddhist monk. This path he had chosen included taking a vow of silence. It was not unusual for him to leave his residence for extended periods as part of his quest, and he would often not inform his family of his destinations or his expected return.
This time, however, after he failed to come back, his mother grew concerned for his well-being and decided to report him as missing.
The official report of his disappearance was filed on October 26, 2020, though he had last been seen weeks earlier on September 2nd. When he was last seen, it is believed he was wearing an orange robe, consistent with his spiritual pursuits. He is described as an Asian male, standing at approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 143 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. A significant characteristic noted by authorities is that due to his vow of silence, he would not be speaking.
The circumstances surrounding Chu San's disappearance are complicated by his chosen lifestyle at the time. His practice of leaving for long periods without notice meant there was a delay in him being reported as a missing person. This gap in time presents challenges to the investigation. The Gahanna Police Department is handling the case and encourages anyone with information to contact them. The case remains open, and the lack of any contact or sightings since he was last seen in Gahanna leaves his family with unanswered questions about what may have happened to him.Last Seen: Sep 2, 2020
