Missing: Chance Englebert Vanishes in a Tiny Nebraska Town (Rich McHugh and Tom Palmer / News Nation Now), Chance Englebert Timeline (Uncovered.com), Wyomings Missing People Part 1 (Jennifer Kocher / Cowboy State Daily), Former Legislator, Private Investigators Tracking Case of Missing Moorcroft Man (Jennifer Kocher / Cowboy State Daily), Bone Found Near Scottsbluff Not Believed to Belong to Chance Englebert (KNLV Radio), The Fourth of July is One of the Deadliest Days for Drunk Driving (German Lopez / vox.com). 25-year-old Chance Englebert was a new father and was getting ready to start a new job after being recently laid off. In October 2021, a human arm bone was discovered near the North Platte River in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, which authorities originally thought could belong to Chance Englebert. His wife, Baylee Englebert, told the Star-Herald that her husband had last been seen on Saturday, at about 7:30 p.m. I'm not sure how truthful that is, but maybe someone can shed some light on it? Moorcroft Man's Disappearance Remains Mystery Nearly Two Years Later Afternoon:Chance's family makes a plea for information at a press conference. Chance spends most of the day golfing with his in-laws before returning to their home. Gering Police Capt. Chance calls his wife, Baylee, from the golf course and explains that he is upset over a comment about his new job made by one of Baylee's family members. He had left the home after becoming upset, she said. Finally, the Central Gering canal is drained in order to search more thoroughly. If you know anything about the disappearance of Chance Englebert, please call the Gering Police Department at 308-436-5088. Dawn Englebert, right, the mother of missing man, Chance Englebert, speaks about her son during a press conference Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Chance and his wife, Baylee, 20, met two years ago and fell in. ( NewsNation Now) Chance Englebert, 25, was a cowboy at heart. Searches for Chance continue throughout July 9th, and investigators announce at the end of the day that the search will continue the following day. You dont have to come home. Investigators say the case remains active, but there have not been any solid leads for authorities to find out what happened that fateful Saturday night. He always wanted more land on this ranch, Dawn said. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved button-down Wrangler shirt, Wrangler blue jeans, Roper boots, and black-and-white trucker-style ball cap. Shortly after Chance walks away from Baylee's family's home, he calls his friend, Matt Miller, to ask him to pick him up. That ping has drove many of the search parameters, and an arc of coverage does include the area where the man was last seen. You have permission to edit this article. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Gering Police have said that video surveillance from businesses show him walking northbound on 10th Street, with the last video showing him at a business near Martha Road at about 7:51 p.m. According to officials, cell phone data had been recovered, indicating that Chance's phone pinged for the last time with a tower near the Riverview Golf Course, and that his phone had been used for the last time shortly after 9:00 pm on the night of his disappearance. Anonymous tips can be reported to the We Help the Missing tip line at 866-660-4025. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Gering Police share update on missing man Chance Englebert investigation 1,079 talking about this. What really happened to Chance Englebert? In fact he almost got himself killed during college for leaving a party in a blizzard. Baylee said the last time anyone heard from Chance was about 8:46 p.m. Saturday. Baylee said she went out looking for her husband, but was unable to find him. There has to be foul play. According to this witness, Chance is walking North towards Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The family tried to contact him, only receiving a strange final text. I think whatever happened is really bad, Baylee said. Chance was last seen Saturday July 6th @ 7 pm in Gering, NE. (LogOut/ Contact her at 308-632-9054 or by email at maunette.loeks@starherald.com. Where is Chance Englebert? | Walked Away and Disappeared The department has also been in contact with friends, family and others who have organized other searches, including K9 teams. He is such a big part of our lives.". Baylee encourages anyone with information to contact her at 308-631-4919, or to contact Gering Police at 308-436-5089. In addition, authorities enlisted help from K-9 teams and water search teams to look for Chance in nearby bodies of water, all to no avail. His wife, Baylee Englebert, told the Star-Herald that her husband had last been seen on Saturday, at about 7:30 p.m. Chance and his wife had left their home in Moorcroft, Wyoming to visit Baylee's grandparents at their home in Gering, Nebraska for the weekend. According to Chance's mother, Chance does not use emojis very often, and she believes that the text may have been sent from someone other than Chance. He was visiting family when there was an argument and he left on foot. Theres people you can trust. Rogers, who has been in law enforcement for 26 years, described Chances case as one of the most frustrating he has been involved in. "My husband said to me, 'Linda, you can buy anything you want.' He grew up on a ranch in South Dakota and was a rodeo bareback rider. A virtual walk and community walk have been planned to highlight the case of a man who has been missing since July 2019. On July 6, 2019, Chance and his wife, Baylee, were visiting her grandparents in Gering, Nebraska, and Chance went golfing with some of Baylees family members. Authorities search the North Platte River and railroads in the area. There seems to be a lot of he said she said in this case, and it's always getting deeper. 7:49 pm:Last confirmed physical sighting of Chance. Authorities report that the investigation of a Wyoming man reported missing in July remains open, but to date, there has been no resolution to. Chance and his wife Baylee traveled with their son from their home in Moorcroft, Wyoming to visit Baylee's grandparents in Gering, Nebraska for the weekend. The $200,000 reward will only remain available for one year until Chance's 30th birthday. Chance, who worked in the coal mines for years, had recently been hired as a welder and was excited to start his new job, Dawn told Dateline. The valley hasnt forgotten about Chance Englebert, a 25-year-old Moorcroft, Wyoming, man who went missing last year. Baylee told Dateline that Chance would never leave their baby. According to Chance's mother, Chance does not use emojis very often, and she believes that the text may have been sent from someone other than Chance. For months after Chances disappearance, there were reports of possible sightings of him in Wyoming and Nebraska, including a possible interaction with a woman at a Walmart in Casper, Wyoming. Chance Englebert Three Year Anniversary. In May of 2020, a Crook County Judge writes a temporary protection order for Baylee against South Dakota Ex-Senator Lyndi DiSanto. Listen to this episode to hear his story! Chance Englebert Timeline (Uncovered.com) Wyoming's Missing People Part 1 (Jennifer Kocher / Cowboy State Daily) Former Legislator, Private Investigators Tracking Case of Missing Moorcroft Man (Jennifer Kocher / Cowboy State Daily) Bone Found Near Scottsbluff Not Believed to Belong to Chance Englebert (KNLV Radio) Gering Police are circulating a photo that shows a Wyoming man on the date that he went missing. Our hearts ache every day. Englebert has been missing since July 6, 2019. 28 Chance Englebert & Michael Adams - Cold Case Road Trip, Chance Leslie Englebert: When The Wild Wind Blew, Episode 3. Dawn lives on a family ranch in Edgemont, South Dakota. According to police reports, South Dakota Ex-Senator Lyndi DiSanto visits Baylee's home in Moorcroft unannounced, and records three videos of the visit. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved button-down Wrangler shirt, Wrangler blue jeans, Roper boots, and black-and-white trucker-style ball cap. Chance Englebert is a young father and husband who disappeared in the summer of 2019 while staying in the town of Gering, Nebraska. Chance Englebert was last seen on surveillance video on July 6, 2019, confirming Chance walked north on 10th Street and then cut west through Terrytown. Englebert had last been seen on July 6, 2019, and reported missing by his wife, Baylee. Missing since July 6, 2019 Chance Englebert, 25, was last seen on video camera footage in Gering, NE. 7:46 pm:Baylee speaks to Chance for the last time. Chance Leslie Englebert was a 25-year-old husband and father who had recently taken a new job in Moorcroft, Wyoming, before he disappeared from a family gathering on July 6, 2019. Law enforcement is looking into that possibility. Matt MillerPerson With Information / Witness, Lyndi DiSantoPerson With Information / Witness, Chance and his wife visit her family in Nebraska. Chances aunt received a cryptic text message from him shortly after 9 pm, and his phone died or was turned off soon afterward. Cell phone data shows his phone as last being in the vicinity of Owl Road, south of the Western Travel Terminal convenience store, at about 10 p.m. GERING Nearly two weeks after a Wyoming man was last seen, investigators say the man has not made contact with friends or relatives. Chance is described as Caucasian, 5'9" with a medium build, and has brown, sun-lightened hair and hazel eyes. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Though there have been some statements on social media or by others that private investigators hired by family members have been involved, Rogers said Gering investigators have not had any contact by private investigators. Whether its a family member or someone helping, we welcome them, he said, saying all search teams and others have been cooperative throughout the investigation. Monday will mark one year since the disappearance of Chance Englebert, a 25-year-old Moorcroft, Wyoming, man reported missing by his wife. Members of Chance's family, including his wife, Baylee, make a plea to the public to come forward with any information regarding Chance's disappearance. Gering Police- Chance Englebert Case Remains Top Priority Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It's been three years since a Moorcroft, Wyoming man went missing in Gering. Two months after the disappearance of 25-year-old Wyoming father Chance Englebert, family and friends still dont have answers. Kluender echoed statements that Chance's mom, Dawn, has previously shared with the Star-Herald about the tragedy that still envelopes the family in grief every day. UNSOLVED: The Disappearance of Chance Englebert - YouTube FBI Needed for Chance Englebert Disappearance - Change.org MISSING MONDAY'S: Chance Englebert by Crimeaholics - Anchor Baylee's Grandparents' Home (Approx. Chance and his wife Baylee traveled with their son from their home in Moorcroft, Wyoming to visit Baylee's grandparents in Gering, Nebraska for the weekend. When we work through this investigation, we work it like it was one of our own family members who was missing, he said. Chance Englebert vanishes in a tiny Nebraska town - NewsNation Chance became upset and decided to take a walk to cool off, which Baylee indicated Chance would do from time to time. A collection of stories following the case of missing man, Chance Englebert. Members of Chance's family, including his wife, Baylee, make a plea to the public to come forward with any information regarding Chance's disappearance. Efforts included at least 18 different agencies and hundreds of people doing ground and air searches. Searches for a Wyoming man missing since Saturday have been concluded and authorities advise that the operation has turned to the investigative.. He had left the home after becoming upset, she said. It's not the first time that Kluender has donated to the reward fund, Chance's mother, Dawn said. Though Dawn acknowledges there is certainly a chance her son may have left on his own, she and others still feel it would be out of character for him. Authorities begin searching the North Platte River along with railroad property in the area where Chance was last seen two days earlier. She agrees to pick him up before they return to her grandparents' home. 7:00 pm:A walk and prayer vigil is held for Chance. Nearly a week after Chance was last seen, officials release a new photo of Chance, showing the clothing that Chance was wearing on the night of his disappearance. Download the Uncovered Citizen Detective Guide to learn more about how thoughtful and safe online sleuthing. Officials describe the clothing he is last known to have been wearing as a short sleeved 'Wrangler' shirt, 'Wrangler' jeans, roper boots, and a black and white "trucker" cap. It's been two years since a western Nebraska man went missing, but his family isn't giving up hope. A father disappears on a walk after an argument with his relatives in Nebraska. Baylee's grandfather drives around the area looking for him around this time. In 2019 Chance Englebert was in Nebraska celebrating the 4th of July with his wife's family. 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When Chance disappeared, Dawn and his wife, Baylee, described the Englebert family as a close family. A missing poster circulated after Chances disappearance in July 2019. A father disappears on a walk after an argument with his relatives in Nebraska. Similar posters have been circulating throughout the region since as Engleberts family hopes to find him. His cell phone last pinged near a tower by Western Travel Terminal, and . Video footage of Englebert was recorded at two businesses in Gering, including near Dominos Pizza, and in the area of Terry Boulevard and Stable Club Road. NewsNation first told you about his disappearance Wednesday. Location). 9:08 pm:A strange text is sent from Chance's phone. Related People 0. He asks her to come and pick him up and take him home during this call. On Dec. 2, a day that marks Chances birthday, his grandmother, Linda Kluender, has announced a contribution of $200,000 toward the reward fund aimed at generating information in the missing mans case. Chance's Case. MISSING PERSON (Chance Englebert): You can solve this mystery! Shortly after, Chance is caught on surveillance video walking past two businesses located in Gering and an apartment complex in Terrytown. The family's actions, the extended family's actions do really make something look VERY off. We just want to know that youre safe. A bad thunderstorm swept through the area around 9 p.m. and Baylee figured Chance took shelter in a nearby bar or building. Last Confirmed Physical Sighting Of Chance, 7:51 pm:Chance is seen on surveillance video. Dawn Englebert, right, the mother of missing man, Chance Englebert, speaks about her son during a press conference Wednesday, July 10, 2019. Andrea Cavallier is a Digital Producer for Dateline NBC. (LogOut/ But these things have all came from his family. Authorities looking for a missing Wyoming man searched the North Platte River and local railroad tracks in an attempt to locate the man. Lead investigator weighs in | NewsNation Prime Watch on Family speaks at press briefing for search for missing Moorcroft, Wyoming man Chance Englebert Watch on Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Chance Englebert has been missing since July 6, 2019. After an argument with relatives of his wife, Englebert left on foot and his wife reported last seeing him walking in the 700 block of O Street. They drove back to her grandparents house, but Chance got upset again and started walking away from the house. Around 9:00 pm the night of Chance's disappearance, the weather turns for the worst as a thunderstorm sweeps through the area. 28 Chance Englebert & Michael Adams - Cold Case Road Trip, Chance Leslie Englebert: When The Wild Wind Blew, Episode 3. Initial DNA testing efforts were unsuccessful, but the specimen is now with another testing lab, and results are still pending. 9:00 pm:A thunderstorm rolls through the area. When Chance didnt return by the next morning, his family notified local law enforcement, who launched an investigation and wide-scale search. Missing: Chance Englebert | Sources | Uncovered Listen to episode 197 of The Vanished podcast to dive deeper into Chance's disappearance. | Website developed by Hollman Media, By setting this site as your home, you will be automatically redirected here whenever you go to https://ruralradio.com. She spoke with Chance on the phone around 7:46 pm, when he told her he was walking south. July 6, 2019. He acknowledged that while authorities have no evidence to indicate foul play in this case, they also have no evidence to rule it out completely. | Walked Away and Disappeared Ep. Over the last three years, the family had raised an additional $12,000 with funds from donations and pledges and sales of caps and shirts to help spread awareness about the case. She agrees to pick him up before they return to her grandparents' home. Its really truly a team effort, Rogers said, saying that in some way or another the Englebert investigation is discussed in the department on an almost daily basis. Missing: Chance Englebert | Terrytown, NE | Uncovered He loved that little boy. Location). He would not do that, she said. However, this time he never returns. The lead investigator from the Gering Police Department, Brian Eads, stated that there are currently no person(s) of interest, but law enforcement continues to receive tips, and they are investigating all of them. Two years later, still no sign of Chance Englebert Officer West is unable to confirm whether this sighting is credible. On July 6, 2019, a young father was spending the fourth of July weekend with his wife and son and his in-laws in Gering, Nebraska. 7:49 pm:Last confirmed physical sighting of Chance. 10:00 pm:Chance is seen for the last time on "There's no price to be put on a baby boy," Kluender said of Chance. Unfortunately, he never returned home to his family. According to the Chief of police, both Air Link and Nebraska State Police helicopters covered a combined 380 miles of air-searches, and K9s were used to search around 10 different local lakes and ponds, as well as the river. Chance calls his wife, Baylee, from the golf course and explains that he is upset over a comment about his new job made by one of Baylee's family members. The night he disappeared, Chance was last seen in surveillance video around 10 pm walking past local businesses near the intersection of Terry Boulevard and Stable Club Road in Terrytown, Nebraska. His wife, Baylee, last saw him walking in the 700 block of O Street area. Conditions for receiving the reward will include information that leads to locating Chance, as well as working with law enforcement during an investigation and any prosecutions, if warranted. I beg of you that.. Baylee's grandfather drives around the area looking for him around this time. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Many people will imply that Chance left of his own accord, which she said she doubts knowing his love for his family and his ranch. Reports state that the remains have been confirmed to be a human arm bone, and law enforcement also collected a piece of cloth from the area. Chance Leslie Englebert was a 25-year-old husband and father who had recently taken a new job in Moorcroft, Wyoming, before he disappeared from a family gathering on July 6, 2019. A massive search was conducted, but Chase has not been se Law enforcement is looking into that possibility. Photo courtesy Dawn Englebert It's been more than a year since Chance Englebert disappeared after leaving a home in Gering, Neb., and his family and friends are still working hard to keep the search going. Candles by Victoria: https://www.candlesbyvictoria.com/?tracking=kendallDirect links to soy candles:10 oz https://www.candlesbyvictoria.com/10oz-soy-candle?t. Before his phone is turned off, or the battery dies, Chance's phone pings for the last time from a cell tower near Riverview Golf Course, sometime between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm. He hasn't been see. A death certificate isnt needed for his wife to borrow against his 401k. The walk begins at the Domino's Pizza, where Chance had been seen for the last time by a witness the night of his disappearance, and continues to the last area he was seen on surveillance video. On July 6, 2019, Chance and his wife, Baylee, were visiting her grandparents in Gering, Nebraska, and Chance went golfing with some of Baylees family members. Chief George Holthus said the search efforts have included 147 people participating in ground searches, 2,400 acres searched, 18 agencies involved, Air Link logged 280 miles and the Nebraska State Patrol helicopter logged 100 miles. The 25-year-old from Moorcroft, Wyoming, had traveled with his wife, Baylee, and their newborn son, Banks, to stay with Baylee's family over the Fourth of July holiday. IE 11 is not supported. A $10,000 reward is being offered by the family for anyone who can locate Chance. Theres a $17,000 reward being offered for information leading to the discovery of Chance or the identity of the person or persons responsible for his disappearance. Chances disappearance, the subsequent investigation and even drama on social media have affected the family. Mysterious Missing Persons Unsolved!! Let us know what's going on! Dig deeper into the stories you've heard before, and encounter many others you haven't, in ways that actually help. Rogers said that searchers would work until about 8 p.m. Monday and then gather again Tuesday morning to continue the search, working in a grid pattern. Additionally, 18 different agencies are been involved in the search, including cadaver dogs and search helicopters. Baylee's Grandparents' Home (Approx. Location). After that her social media went dark and the family hired a lawyer. According to police Chief George Holthus, over 147 people participate in ground searches in the area that Chance was last seen and 2,400 acres of land had been searched. The final text message sent from Chance's phone is a random series of numbers and emojis, sent to Chance's Aunt. This week, we discuss the missing persons case of Chance Englebert. 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Chance's mother, Dawn Englebert, said she's living a nightmare and said she just wants to know that her son is safe. When she last spoke to Chance around 7:46 p.m., she says he told her he was walking south, but he had also contacted friends and said he was walking north toward Torrington, Wyoming. surveillance video, Chance's family makes a plea for information at a press conference, A walk and prayer vigil is held for Chance, FBI Needed for Chance Englebert Disappearance, Episode 14 Missing: Chance Englebert and Donald Dugger. 8:46 pm:Last time anyone hears from Chance. Maunette Loeks is a deputy editor for the Star-Herald. . Information will also be shared on the "Help Find Chance" Facebook page, which is run by Chance's mother, Dawn. During a press conference Thursday, Gering Police Chief George Holthus reviewed the efforts by police and other authorities to locate Chance Englebert, 25. Chance Englebert, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, had been reported missing over the weekend. Dawn made it sound like there were alot of issues with their relationship and marriage from the start. He said tips can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers, 308-632-STOP (7867); by calling the department, 308-436-6667; via the departments Facebook page or via its website on gering.org. "There's no repercussions. Monday will mark one year since the disappearance of Chance Englebert, a 25-year-old Moorcroft, Wyoming, man reported missing by his wife. You wake up with it, and then you eventually go to sleep with it, if you can go to sleep. Officials release another image of Chance. The man left a Gering residence in the 400 block of O Street at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Chance Englebert And Then They Were Gone Rogers said that searchers would work until about 8 p.m. Monday and then gather again Tuesday morning to continue the search, working in a grid pattern. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account.