Possible Victims: Iowa

[SeriouslySearching]

1) Abel Bolanos 19 yrs. Ames, IA

Missing- 01/13/07

Found- 04/03/07 SE corner of Lake LaVerne

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48284&highlight=Abel+Bolanos

http://footprintsattheriversedge.blogspot.com/2007/04/011307-abel-bolanos-19-ames-ia.html

2) Matthew Kruziki 24 yrs. Dubuque, IA (from Hartland, WI)

Missing- 12/23/05

Found- 03/18/06 Mississippi River near Deadman's Slough

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34234&highlight=Matthew+Kruziki

http://footprintsattheriversedge.blogspot.com/2006/11/122305-matt-kruziki-dubuque-ia.html

[laini]

JACOB HOBSON, senior at Iowa State University, found dead July 20, 2005 in Ames, IA. COD - blow to head and drowning in shallow creek after drinking.
http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=227091FF-5A5C-4824-92BD75E26A654B83


PAUL SHUMAN-MOORE, Grinnell student. Found in golf course pool 4/07 at beginning of season when pool opened up (under pool cover). ***Hands and legs bound with duct tape. Yet, suicide note found in room so ruled suicide.
http://www.dps.state.ia.us/commis/pib/Releases/2007/04-18-2007_GrinnellRelease.htm

[laini]

KEVIN MARTIN, 21, disappeared in early morning July 18, 2004 from downtown bar. Body found in Des Moines River February 2005.
http://www.kevinmartin.com/newstories.htm

[aussie_mum]

According to investigators, duct tape had been loosely applied to SHUMAN-MOORE'S legs and hands, but based on examination of those bindings it is apparent the duct tape was self applied.

I am trying to put this in words that doesn't make me sound weird.... but if I wanted to control a victim I would make them apply the duct tape so I could keep my hands free and not have to go to close to them if I didn't want to leave physical injuries. Also as a victim I would put the duct tape on as loosely as possible in the hope I could free myself.

(I hope this thread isn't just for links but for discussion too)

[laini]

According to investigators, duct tape had been loosely applied to SHUMAN-MOORE'S legs and hands, but based on examination of those bindings it is apparent the duct tape was self applied.

I am trying to put this in words that doesn't make me sound weird.... but if I wanted to control a victim I would make them apply the duct tape so I could keep my hands free and not have to go to close to them if I didn't want to leave physical injuries. Also as a victim I would put the duct tape on as loosely as possible in the hope I could free myself.

(I hope this thread isn't just for links but for discussion too)

I was wondering that too, but I think it is for discussion also. I think the duct tape sounds very odd, too. When watching the news of them finding him, I couldn't understand how or why someone would commit suicide by trapping themselves under a pool cover that was closed up for winter. It just makes no sense no matter how I look at it. :waitasec:

It seems a lot of these cases, it is reported that they were depressed or a note was found in their room. End of story - suicide. Maybe, but wow! What a bazaar way to do that!

[aj1020]

Paul Shuman-Moore's WS thread: http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43582

Abel Bolanos WS thread: http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48284

[Blink34]

I'm beginning to see how alot of these cases were closed so quickly- If ever there needed to be legislation about how missing persons cases need to be investigated uniformly, now is the time- sad to think that some of these men were left a legacy they did not deserve, renewing my resolve.

[aj1020]

I would hazard a guess that they found a smiley face in the tunnel where Bolanos was found - assuming that the "tags" are the smiley faces.

According to Gilbertson, who also is an expert in gang activity, two unusual marks or "tags" have been found near the scene where a number of the drowning victims were found.

"Do you think they found it in the tunnel?" I asked.

"I don't think they would be in there this long if they didn't," Gilbertson said.

from: http://www.midiowanews.com/site/tab1.cfm?newsid=18453015&BRD=2700&PAG=461&dept_id=554432&rfi=6

[cheko1]

I've looked into these deaths many times in the past several years & always wondered why nobody questioned a serial killer. Thank Gos someone is trying to find solutions. The poor families!!!

[cmofames]

Having lived in Ames for over 30 years I am very familiar with the town and the route home identified in the paper. If they found his credit cards on Hayward, he most likely would have walked down Lincolnway(a major street) to get back to his dorm. Interestingly enough, there is an entrance to the underground river tunnels there that open up into Lake Laverne. The lake is probably three or so blocks east of the that location. It would be very easy for someone to move around the area underground. It is even possible (depending on how much water there was in the tunnels)that he could have entered the system near this area and floated to the lake. It did take four days for his body to be found and its not that the lake is large. It is actually a pond. His path home would not have put him on the path around the lake but on the sidewalk near the street. There are trees that separate the two.

When I heard about Abel being missing I was already aware of the missing college age men and the first thing I thought was "here is another one". So sad.

[Blink34]

1) Abel Bolanos 19 yrs. Ames, IA

Missing- 01/13/07

Found- 04/03/07 SE corner of Lake LaVerne

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48284&highlight=Abel+Bolanos

http://footprintsattheriversedge.blogspot.com/2007/04/011307-abel-bolanos-19-ames-ia.html

2) Matthew Kruziki 24 yrs. Dubuque, IA (from Hartland, WI)

Missing- 12/23/05

Found- 03/18/06 Mississippi River near Deadman's Slough

http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34234&highlight=Matthew+Kruziki

http://footprintsattheriversedge.blogspot.com/2006/11/122305-matt-kruziki-dubuque-ia.html

SS- just noticed this- Abel disappeared on eve of 3/31/07 in case you want to update post. I did that on a few of them myself :confused:

[Blink34]

KEVIN MARTIN, 21, disappeared in early morning July 18, 2004 from downtown bar. Body found in Des Moines River February 2005.
http://www.kevinmartin.com/newstories.htm

Did anyone ever report on what type of animal bones were also found at the scene with his remains??

[Blink34]

[quote=laini;2169279]JACOB HOBSON, senior at Iowa State University, found dead July 20, 2005 in Ames, IA. COD - blow to head and drowning in shallow creek after drinking.
http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=227091FF-5A5C-4824-92BD75E26A654B83


Updating above link with article:

http://www.midiowanews.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14904232

[SuziQ]

http://www.ketv.com/news/16165935/detail.html

Family members confirmed the body is that of an Atlantic man who was reported missing over the weekend. The man has been identified as Justin Hoeck, 26. Investigators could not confirm if the death was suspicious but said there were no indications of self-inflicted injuries.

Family members of Hoeck said he was last seen leaving a house party alone at about 4 a.m. Saturday.

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The Atlantic Police Department is attempting to locate Justin Eugene Hoeck, 26, who was last seen walking from a residence in the area of Sixth and Laurel streets in Atlantic Saturday between 3:30 and 4:30 a.m.

A department spokesperson said Hoeck's family is attempting to locate him. Hoeck was believed to be wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans and blue and green tennis shoes. He is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs 145 pounds and has short, brown hair and glasses.

http://www.nonpareilonline.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19661827&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555106&rfi=6

[SuziQ]

It doesn't appear that the above case of Justin Hoeck is related. According to the below linked article, he was found lying on concrete.

http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=BF24427A-F845-2EF3-01BC40DB33BB71EC

[shadowraiths]

Family continues to search for missing 19-year-old man
By Steven Martens
Saturday, May 10, 2008

CLINTON, Iowa — It was three months ago Friday that Benjamin Roseland left a friend’s apartment in Clinton to walk a few blocks to Hy-Vee and get a snack before going to bed.

He never made it to the store and hasn’t been seen or heard from since Feb. 9.

[...]

Family members also wonder if Roseland’s disappearance is related to the “Smiley Face Killer,” whom investigators believe could be linked to the deaths of as many as 40 male college students in the Great Lakes area.
Full article: click here (http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2008/05/10/news/local/doc4824d3da6c6bb587895597.txt)

[SuziQ]

Family continues to search for missing 19-year-old man
By Steven Martens
Saturday, May 10, 2008


Full article: click here (http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2008/05/10/news/local/doc4824d3da6c6bb587895597.txt)

Oh no, thanks for finding and posting this.

[Blink34]

It doesn't appear that the above case of Justin Hoeck is related. According to the below linked article, he was found lying on concrete.

http://www.radioiowa.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=BF24427A-F845-2EF3-01BC40DB33BB71EC

Suz- for sh*** and giggles, as his COD is undetermined, and from what I can tell at least the missing part works with the rest, can we keep him on the roster until the tox comes back?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24490245/

[fran]

Justin Hoeck was found face down in a concrete culvert.

Culvert=channel to carry water under a road or rr tracks.

No outward sign of cause of death.

I think we should probably keep Justin for now as a 'suspicious death.'

JMHO
fran

[Blink34]

Justin Hoeck was found face down in a concrete culvert.

Culvert=channel to carry water under a road or rr tracks.

No outward sign of cause of death.

I think we should probably keep Justin for now as a 'suspicious death.'

JMHO
fran

yes Fran, that's why I thought it was a good idea, thanks. There is no signs of trauma, and they have not been able to determine COD at autopsy.
I have not been able to determine if there was any water in the culvert when he went missing or found.

[SuziQ]

Blink, thanks for the update. One of the articles about Justin stated he was found on concrete. I assumed that it was dry, but I don't know. Interesting about the COD. I say keep him in the list until we know more.

[SeriouslySearching]

Was it another case or am I dreaming? I thought I saw water in that culvert in some photo.

[Blink34]

Was it another case or am I dreaming? I thought I saw water in that culvert in some photo.

No SS,I think your correct, I believe it was his case, and IIRC, the recovery team had hip waders on.

[cheko1]

Family continues to search for missing 19-year-old man
By Steven Martens
Saturday, May 10, 2008


Full article: click here (http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2008/05/10/news/local/doc4824d3da6c6bb587895597.txt)

Brother this doesn't sound good at all........Clinton Ia is located right on the Mississippi River. I was born & raised near Davenport lived there 36 yrs.

[Blink34]

Brother this doesn't sound good at all........Clinton Ia is located right on the Mississippi River. I was born & raised near Davenport lived there 36 yrs.

Anyone able to locate where his shoes were found?

[Grainne Dhu]

PAUL SHUMAN-MOORE, Grinnell student. Found in golf course pool 4/07 at beginning of season when pool opened up (under pool cover). ***Hands and legs bound with duct tape. Yet, suicide note found in room so ruled suicide.
http://www.dps.state.ia.us/commis/pib/Releases/2007/04-18-2007_GrinnellRelease.htm

I live outside Grinnell and helped with the search for this poor young man. It was never a search for a living person; everyone but the family was convinced from the beginning that it was a search for the body of a suicide victim.

It wasn't just the suicide note. He'd been talking about suicide and suicide methods to several people on campus in the short month he'd been there.

The search included the pool because he had mentioned to one person (I think it was his roommate but can't recall for sure) that if someone were to want to commit suicide, a pool closed for the winter might be one method.

The pool cover is *huge* and it takes a minimum of ten people working together to remove it. During the search, someone noticed a long slit in the cover and several searchers did unfasten that corner and look under it. The pool cover was worn and had a fair amount of duct tape repairs, so another slit didn't seem out of place (Iowa winters are hard on equipment).

I doubt that this poor young man was one of the murder victims, it just stretches the bounds of credibility too far. He'd talked about suicide, he'd talked about closed swimming pools as a suicide method, he left a suicide note and he was found in a swimming pool--it's hard to believe that a murderer (or group of them) would stumble across this young man and then carry out what he had already talked about.

[fran]

Welcome to Websleuths, Grainne Dhu!

Thank you for the information. What you say makes sense and since you were there when it happened, you should know these for facts.

I hope it didn't offend you that we included this young man's name in our list. You see we don't have the file information, just what has been in print. We know that some of them are isolated incidents, ie suicide, accident, or local person. It's just when you put the sheer volume of the cases, it seems unreasonable that this could happen, over and over and over and over, well, you see my point.

It's sad when anyone sees no alternative to their struggles but to commit suicide. It's especially sad when it is such a young person who by all appearances, had much to live for.

JMHO
fran

[Grainne Dhu]

I hope it didn't offend you that we included this young man's name in our list.

Oh, no, I hope I didn't give that impression! I was just hoping to clarify the situation a little.

What was being said on the ground was a bit different from what was reported in the papers. I'm sure it was difficult for the reporters because the family was so set on believing that he was lost or had taken off to go somewhere else.

Which is understandable--hope, no matter how far fetched, is easier than believing that your child decided to die.

It was a very sad situation; my impression was that he was a very likeable young man with, as you noted, everything to live for. His own mind was what was trapping him.

The other students that he'd had contact with were also victims; I'm sure they will go to their graves wondering if they should have done something or told someone. I don't think they have anything to blame themselves for because it was clear he wasn't threatening suicide, he said those things in a very detached manner. It just seemed speculative and I'm sure millions of college students have said much the same sorts of things and never had suicide in mind at all.

All in all, a tragedy.

[Blink34]

[quote=Grainne Dhu;2301228]Oh, no, I hope I didn't give that impression! I was just hoping to clarify the situation a little.

What was being said on the ground was a bit different from what was reported in the papers. I'm sure it was difficult for the reporters because the family was so set on believing that he was lost or had taken off to go somewhere else.

Which is understandable--hope, no matter how far fetched, is easier than believing that your child decided to die.

It was a very sad situation; my impression was that he was a very likeable young man with, as you noted, everything to live for. His own mind was what was trapping him.

Well said. I have always thought this young man was a suicide, however, he fit our profile until we got info like yours, so thank you for updating us.
God Bless

[Blink34]

Very interested to know if Ben's shoes were found onshore, or other, and if they were tied.
If anyone knows please post.