THEE'S A TREE AT ROBERTS PARK PLANTED OFF THE KEYSTONE TRAIL IN HORON OF JOKOWSKI SUNDAY AFTERNOON FRIDSEN FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORS GATHERED TO SHARE MEMORIES PAINT AND HIDE RKSOC WITH THE HASHTAG FIND JASON JAY EVERYONE TIME. I was looking at the park (Lake James Park) on Google Maps, and it seems like there is a lot of construction underway at the park, with various pits and large holes. That, or he was forced into a car. Updated: 10:19 PM CDT Jun 13, 2021 Infinite Scroll Enabled Emily Tencer Reporter Sorry,. The details of this case provide a very tight timeframe and swath of area for whatever happened. If there was a river or other body of water of any size on his route I would bet a lot of money he ended up there. [2], At 10:45a.m., Jolkowski was last seen by a neighbor, who witnessed him helping his younger brother pull trash cans from the curb back to the house. He left $650 behind in his bank account, which has not been touched since his disappearance. We knew he had a tendency to start giggling.. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. Jason Jolkowski was born on June 24, 1981, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to parents Jim and Kelly. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. He worked at a Fazoli's restaurant on 80th and Cass Streets in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. We have no evidence that anyone wanted to harm Jason, but the motive could have been something impersonal like robbery. There's no indication that the coworker had anything to do with it. Though it seems unlikely due to the time and place, but really, what else could've happened? he only had $60 on him when he went missing. Jolkowski carried his red work t-shirt with him at the time of his disappearance. What's your theory on Jolkowski's disappearance? I think he either got into a car or went into a house during his walk and then for some reason didn't come back out. This is easily the most baffling missing person's case I've ever come across mostly because of the tight timeframe and area constraints. The route most likely for Jason to have taken is so straightforward it's very hard for me to think of any place somebody could hide a body or do whatever happened to him without anyone witnessing anything. "[4], On Wednesday, June 13, 2001, Jolkowski was called into work early. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Jason_Anthony_Jolkowski. MISSING: Dylan Rounds, 19, Idaho Falls, ID . However, nothing I have ever read has actually stated where the co-worker intended to meet Jason. On the morning of June 13, 2001, his car was in the shop, so he began his ten minute walk to meet a co-worker who would give him a ride to work. At the event Sunday, Jolkowski's father also asked the crowd to pray for the family of Ryan Larsen, saying he understands what they are going through right now. in 2003 his parents started a non profit called project jason but for unknown reasons the project went offline fairly recently. I have read somethings from her relating to missing persons and what goes into looking for them. 19-year-old Jason Jolkowski was last seen in Omaha, Nebraska on June 13, 2001. he wasn't into drugs or alcohol and he had good relations with his family. He was last seen leaving his family home travelling in the direction of his former high school, where he was supposed to meet his ride to work. Ill try to sum up some basic facts of the case - Jason Jolkowski was a 19-year-old who lived in Omaha, Nebraska with his parents and worked at the fast food restaurant Fazolis. Hmm, interesting. Despite the enduring pain of their loss, Jason's family still remains hopeful that one day theyll have closure and definitive answers about what happened to their son. his mother described him as shy and said he had a small handful of friends, so he doesn't seem like the type to have enemies or something like that. She never saw him and surveillance footage from the school showed that Jolkowski never arrived. What they did with him probably killed him. "I didn't realize it's been 20 years. He was a quiet, shy guy, just a year out of high school. his car was still at the auto repair shop and his last paycheck was not picked up. I guess its possible a hit-and-run could have still happened, but it just seems weird that no trace of it was left behind and that no one in the neighborhood heard any kind of commotion. I know it definitely happens but if a neighborhood creep called a passing young man into his house, with a "Can you help me reach this top shelf?" Did he walk or was he given a ride? Jason wasn't 100% what he wanted to do yet with his life, but was . Jolkowski was born in Grand Island, Nebraska. Something random like this is always possible, but no one in the neighborhood reported hearing or seeing a vehicle accident in the middle of the day. OMAHA, Neb. Next year will mark 20 years since Jason's disappearance and we're still left with many more questions than answers. According to the blog Disappeared, the authorities initially assumed that Jason was just another teenage runaway and did not begin to investigate his disappearance until 10 days after he went missing. Its impossible to have even an inkling towards what theory is right here. I have to laugh at those comments. They are very quiet and secluded residential lanes. since jason went missing, there has been no activity on his bank account and cell phone. His car was undergoing work at a local mechanic, and because the shift was unplanned, Jason had to make arrangements for a ride. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Jason was described as a 'homebody' by his mom, and was generally well liked by friends although he was noted to be pretty shy and reserved. In the early morning hours of Valentine's Day 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree left her home with a packed bookbag. I could also see him thinking he may be late to work and accepting a ride from someone who said they would take him (provided he got to the pickup place a little late and his co worker was not there). He was last seen by a neighbor, who said he was taking out the trash at his home, presumably before walking to the school. The one thing I would really like to know is did anyone (or how long until) did someone attempt to call Jason's cell phone---and did his co-worker-ride also have a cell phone? He wasn't the type of victim that we think of who may have been abducted by sex trafficking thugs or pedophiles, such as victims Asha Degree, Johnny Gosch, or Amy Lynn Bradley. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. NO ANSWERS, NO CESLU. But the main theory, which his family also believes to be true, is that Jason was lured into a vehicle by someone that day and then murdered. I feel like he was maybe picked up by a neighbor who he had agreed to do something for like maybe help them take their trash cans back inside or help them lift/move something, something with their car, and then as a return favor they offered to give him a ride to the high school to meet his work colleague who was coming to get him. Jolkowski has never been heard from again. Privacy Policy. This was the last definitive sighting of Jason Jolkowski. At 10:45, Jason was seen bringing garbage cans in from the curb. On April 15, 2005, Centre County, Pennsylvania, District Attorney Ray Gricar went out for a drive and was never seen again. On June 13, 2001, Jason Jolkowski was last seen walking to meet up with a coworker to get a ride to work. Jason was not known to be street smart and was generally trusting..and it could had even been someone he knew. Murphy recalled a memory from those lost years: We really didnt have a name for it, but it was kind of a who laughs first game. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KETV-TV. On the morning of June 13, 2001, his car was in the shop, so he began his ten minute walk to meet a co-worker who would give him a ride to work. Always seemed really out of place, tons of graffiti constantly. :/ I just think this case has gotten way too little attention over the years for how insane the circumstances around it are. on june 13th, he was called into work early and he planned on walking there, but he ended up making arrangements for a ride from his co-worker. He is described as a shy person who was not involved with drugs or alcohol and was close to his family at the time of his disappearance. A ng man helped his younger brother with the garbage cans before heading off to meet a coworker for a ride. It was 2001, and 19-year-old Jason Jolkowski from Nebraska was on his summer break from community college. Jason was last seen by a neighbor, Chester Link, who spotted him helping Michael, his younger brother, take the garbage cans back to the garage and then walking in the direction of the school at about 10:45 a.m. that morning. However, it appears Sam Sherman did not attend Benson High, at least according to the school's 1999 yearbook, which included the juniors, Class of 2000. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. At the time, he had a job at a local Fazolis fast food restaurant, though he was set to start a new job at a local radio station in mid to late June of 2001. "I remembered one time we had this idea to do a popsicle race at which color would melt the fastest and I know red one," recounted Michael Jolkowski, Jolkowski's younger brother.The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children created an age-progression photo that shows what Jolkowski would look like now at the age of 39. I think someone had watched him over the last few days at least. "So there's no way of knowing. Its very unfortunate there is so little hard evidence to work with and I feel so bad for his family. The first theory is that Jason was the victim of a hit and run accident that left him either dead or with life-threatening injuries. Maybe Jason was intentionally struck by a car or picked up in a case of mistaken identity. https://charleyproject.org/case/jason-anthony-jolkowski. Kevin Cole Trina Leech with a heart-shaped. Probably not connected, but another 19 year old white male went missing while living on the same street, about a mile away, about a month later. As mentioned before, there is a park on the way to the high school from his home. They think, well, you should be over that by now, you should be back to normal. I would imagine that someone who did something like this would not be a one-time offender, and could be linked to other crimes. Jolkowski's loved ones suspect foul play may have been involved in his disappearance. The hashtag is meant to spread awareness of Jolkowski's story and encourage the public to keep an eye out for him. It was as if he had simply vanished without a trace. Jim and Kelly Jolkowski with a framed photo of their missing son. "On June 13, 2001, Jason Jolkowski called his workplace, Fazoli's, stating that he made arrangements for a coworker to pick him up for his shift at Omaha Benson High School, where Jolkowski had previously attended school, due to his car being at the auto mechanic's.The school was eight blocks from his home. The third theory is a bit of an amalgamation of the two previously discussed. Jason would had known the area very well. His car was undergoing work at a local mechanic, and because the shift was unplanned, Jason had to make arrangements for a ride. Missing From: Omaha, Nebraska Missing: June 24, 2001 . Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. At one point Jason apparently planned to walk the 4.5 miles to the Fizoli's where he worked, but then asked a co-worker for a ride for 10:45am (which they agreed to meet in the high school parking lot). Since his car was still at the auto repair shop, he had to figure out another way to get to work. He did his household chores as usual up until the time he disappeared. Okay now this I find interesting. (WOWT) - Twenty years ago on June 13, 2001, Jason Jolkowski went missing without a trace. He also worked at a local Italian restaurant called Fazolis. And the coworker is the only one who can claim Jason never showed up at the highschool. -, Press J to jump to the feed. Jolkowski has never been heard from again. And he was never seen from or heard from again.". Jasons parents waited to report him missing until the following morning because they believed (wrongly) that it was necessary to wait a full 24 hours before notifying the police. Though they were spotted that day in the mall, they have not been seen since and the vehicle they arrived in was left behind. He falls into the category of missing for no comprehensible reason, along with Brian Shaffer, James Tedford, and Trevaline Evans. No history of drugs, no history of being involved with anyone unsavory. I do hope they looked closely at the coworker though, because that seems to be the only part of his day that was out of the ordinary. jason struggled with giving directions so he planned on meeting his co-worker at benson high school (which they both previously attended and graduated from). Idk how someone would drive by and "grab" someone of Jason's size. I think someone drove by in a car and grabbed him. He believes he could be one of the last people to see him that day. "There's no leads, nobody saw anything, and detectives just didn't find anything," said Donita Say. What places did it connect to? This case does get a lot of publicity because Jason Jolkowski was not the typical victim. This was at 10:45 a.m. He was an unusually polite person, said Kelly Jolkowski. He didn't appear to have underworld connections like Jimmy Hoffa, Judge Crater, or Adolphus Von Gontard. This is one of the most baffling missing persons cases Ive looked into so far, for a few reasons. Jason had to walk about eight blocks, in a zig-zag like pattern from his house at North 48th street and Pinkney Street to Benson High school, which would had involved walking along Bedford Ave for at least one to five blocks, depending on the exact route he took. he graduated from high school, was attending community college, and was able to hold down a job i think his disability wasn't severe enough to disrupt his work and school. Say was 16 when her 19-year-old cousin disappeared. Foul play is suspected in his case. "His brother also looked out the window and saw him walking in the direction toward Benson. MISSING: Jason Jolkowski, 20 Yrs., Omaha, NE, 06/13/01 Jason was last seen leaving his house to get a ride to work from a co-worker. Surely if a car hit a person, someone nearby would have heard? Jasons family reported him missing after waiting for 24-hours (which was a common waiting period put in place by many police departments back in the day Im unsure if they were told directly by police to wait). Reading this particular synopsis I was immediately struck with thinking the female coworker he was meeting must know more. They say he is too responsible to have left without warning, and he was not having any problems at the time of his disappearance. At the time of his disappearance in 2001, Jason was 19-years-old and working at an Italian-American restaurant chain . #LostIsNotAlone FOUND SAFE: Kelsie Sinnett, 25, Katy, Texas . He was to meet the co-worker at Benson High School, 8 blocks away. "On June 13, 2001, Jason Jolkowski called his workplace, Fazoli's, stating that he made arrangements for a coworker to pick him up for his shift at Omaha Benson High School, where Jolkowski had previously attended school, due to his car being at the auto mechanic's.The school was eight blocks from his home. "Someone does know something and we need someone to come forward and help alleviate all our pain," said Jim Jolkowski, Jolkowski's father.At the event Sunday, Jolkowski's father also asked the crowd to pray for the family of Ryan Larsen, saying he understands what they are going through right now. Might be interesting to look up if any other crimes were reported in the area that same day. He had taken the spring semester off of college to work and save money, and he was doing just that- working at a local Fazoli's fast food restaurant and was preparing to start a job at SITEL. Possibly saw something he wasnt supposed to (car being stolen, drug deal, burglary? This school was a short eight blocks from his home. But, lets remember there were a few things out of the ordinary that day: his car was in the shop--had been all week--he called in unexpectedly and he was about to start a new job. (WOWT) - Twenty years ago on June 13, 2001, Jason Jolkowski went missing without a trace. So today, you will hear the original intervie He had a younger brother named Michael. If you or anyone you know have any information regarding Jasons disappearance, please contact the Omaha police department in reference to Case Number RB85214T. Since then, and despite me avoiding superlatives in most forms, I have called Jason's case the most mysterious Unfound has featured. Background Jason Anthony Jolkowski was born on June 24, 1981 in Grand Island, Nebraska to parents Kelly Murphy and Jim Jolkowski. His photo is shown age progressed to 36 years. Jason Jolkowski, de 19 anos, saiu para trabalhar mais cedo no dia 13 de junho de 2001, mas ele nunca chegou no trabalho.#JasonJolkowski #mistrio Fontes:http. N 50th Ave leads right into the high school grounds, and it too is somewhat secluded/not very traveledso, Jason could had taken any of these routes to the high school, if he got that far. This was the last definitive sighting of Jason Jolkowski. As he had been without a car for a number of days, it is possible he had been sighted and registered as a target. Hope is your right until you know the truth, Jason's mom added. there's a huge divide between West Omaha and north/east Omaha. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. Some theorize that Jolkowski was murdered by a neighbor, others believe he was a victim of a hit-and-run and was disposed of by the perpetrators, and there are some who think he may have even been mugged. Suicide seems highly unlikely to me simply because he was on foot and his body was never found. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. My first instinct was that someone probably offered him a ride and he met with foul play. As this theory goes, Jason was walking when someone stopped and offered a ride. I dont think theres any way he could have committed suicide and his body has still not been found 20 years later. I don't think he was forcefully abducted (large adult male); I think it more likely that someone he knew saw him walking and offered to give him a ride the rest of the way to the school. Which makes me think---did Sherman and Jason ever know each other? Suicide is also a plausible theory but his case doesn't point towards suicide in my opinion. When the perpetrator realized Jason wasnt who they thought he was, they killed and obscured his remains to hide their crime. You would say one word, and it was usually something silly. His family came first.. Jason Anthony Jolkowski (June 24, 1981 disappeared June 13, 2001) is an American man from Omaha, Nebraska who went missing while walking towards his former high school to meet a co-worker for a ride to work. For more information, please see our "Family still searching for missing son", "Month Passes Without Clue of Disappearance of Son,", "MISSING: 20 year anniversary of Jason Jolkowskis disappearance,". He pops in to help the person with whatever, is overcome, or maybe is assaulted and fatally hurt. At around 11:15, Jasons coworker called his house to ask where he was, as he was late in meeting her. NEIGHBOR SAYS HE WAS ONE OF THE LAST PEOPLE TO SEE HIM THAT DAY WALKING TOWASRD THE SCHOOL. Jason Jolkowski was a 19 year old from Omaha, Nebraska. "Jason Jolkowski," Disappeared, November 19, 2021, "Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski", Wikipedia, "There's no leads, nobody saw anything," Emily Tencer, KETV 7, June 13, 2021, "Family still searching for missing son", Marion Rhodes, Omaha World-Herald, January 5, 2004, "Month Passes Without Clue of Disappearance of Son," Kamahria Hopkins, Omaha World-Herald, July 13, 2001, "MISSING: 20 year anniversary of Jason Jolkowskis disappearance," WOWT News, June 12th, 2021. This is one of the most baffling missing persons cases Ive looked into so far, for a few reasons. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. Nobody is really sure what exact route he took to the high school, or how far he got. And by the time nine days had gone byany clues were long gone. between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. his boss called his house asking about jason, saying he didn't show up. I would think someone familiar, local to the neighborhood some how was responsible of at least Jason's disappearance.