Officials say the 18-year-old was standing in the bullpen when a stray bullet struck him. According to Gering police, Englebert spent July 6 golfing with his in-laws until he got angry at comments about his new job. Despite a massive search involving 17 law enforcement agencies, drones, divers, cadaver dogs and hundreds of volunteers on foot, horseback and ATVs as well as several searches led by friends over the past two years between Gering and Torrington Chance remains missing. One theory that his team has heard from multiple sources is that Chances disappearance could be the result of a robbery gone wrong. The interview with Baylee sure went wrong quic. No, Miller said. Chance went missing on July 6 after going for a walk to cool down following a family discussion that some have, at times, framed as an argument. He didnt think he could take the pain, he told his mom. He told her he wanted to return to Wyoming. Matt is unable to pick him up at this time, so he begins calling friends to see if anyone can pick him up instead. Anyone with information can contact the Gering Police Department at 308-436-5088 or private investigator Amanda Waldron at 307-797-0363. During a golf outing with his father-in-law and other members of his wifes family, Englebert had reportedly gotten into an argument over a new job hed recently accepted after being laid off from a coal mine in Gillette. One theory investigators are looking at is the possibility Englebert could have wandered into or fell in a nearby river during a powerful story. What can we do to help open these lines of communication? Its getting tougher, he said. According to this witness, Chance is walking North towards Scottsbluff, Nebraska. We continue to get a lot of tips on the case, Eads said, adding that there is currently no person of interest. Why isnt anyone else asking, What about Baylee and Banks? According to Baylee, Chance's wife, the couple have an argument while in their car before Chance exits the car and walks away. If she did this, she is the best murderer in the valley in the last 30 years. He would have been able to handle whatever mother nature threw at him. Currently, friends and family have raised $17,500 in reward money for any information leading to answers in this case. When she picked him up and drove to her grandparents house instead, he got out of the car and started walking. When Englebert made a left turn down a side street in Gering, Nebraska, nobody had any idea it was the last time they would see him. Unfortunately, some park visitors never leave. Now, if you are able to do this exercise properly, you will place yourself in the shoes of the accused. The new funds are the result of a fundraiser by business owner and neighbor, who lives near the Engleberts ranch outside Edgemont, South Dakota, and who also lost a son in an ATV accident. So far the reward money hasnt resulted in any big breaks. Officer West is unable to confirm whether this sighting is credible. Days go by and no one has seen any trace of him. Could she have done it? Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. People have cursed me out and Ive gotten called a lot of names.. During a 2019 July Fourth trip to visit family in Baylees hometown of Gering, Nebraska, Engelbert vanished. Afternoon:Chance's family makes a plea for information at a press conference. Typically, most cases are 5,000 piece puzzles but this one is more like a 10,000-piece.. Englebert called his wife to come get him and told her he wanted to return home to Wyoming. We could start by throwing out all notions and just start loving on and praying for each other. I dont know if it was family or a robbery gone bad, but said that is what Ive been told.. 9:00 pm:A thunderstorm rolls through the area. According to Baylee, the last time anyone hears from Chance is at 8:46 pm that night. As investigators continue their examination into the disappearance of a Moorcroft man in 2019, a growing number of private investigators -- including one former legislator -- are turning their attention to the case of Chance Englebert. Searches for Chance continue throughout July 9th, and investigators announce at the end of the day that the search will continue the following day. I told the cops everything that I know, she said. Ill call you back. You have no money to pay the next round of bills the house, the car, the utilities, food and support for Banks You are sick to your stomach over your missing husband. We know that Chance turned here. Shes (Baylees) always been very cooperative with me, very cordial, Eads said. This entire case is just tragic the way it has torn a family apart, Gering Police Chief George Holthus said. Quite a stretch given the evidence we do have, which the police contend there is none. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gering Police Department at (308) 436-5088 or private investigator Amanda Waldron at (307) 797-0363 or the We Help the Missing tip line at (866) 660-4025. Lyndi DiSanto visits Baylee's home unannounced. I dont know who did it, I honestly dont. There is evidence of someone giving him trouble while on the phone with his wife. Baylee's Grandparents' Home (Approx. Why has THAT not been pursued, and if it has been did it have anything to do with the immediate drug bust AT the SAME house that the LAST Video of Chance came from? What Happened to Chance Englebert | VANISHED after an argument with in laws, Grandmother offers $200K reward to find missing man, Chance Englebert, LOOK BACK: Chance Englebert Coverage | | dentonrc.com, $220,000 reward announced for missing Gering man, Grandmother offers $200K reward to find man who went missing on visit to Gering, Grandmother offers $200K reward to find man who went missing on visit to Gering | National News | kpvi.com, Reward for information about Moorcroft mans disappearance climbs to $220K - Casper, WY Oil City News, Reward for information about Moorcroft mans disappearance climbs to $220K | County 17, Chance Leslie Englebert: Loves the outdoors and good bareback horses | TSLN.com. While walking, Englebert called his friend and Baylee to inform them of his plan. 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. It is definitely alarming. She picked him up but drove back to her grandparents house instead. Like Dawn, DiSanto also has three sons, and Chances disappearance hit her hard, she said. During this conversation, Chance tells his wife that he is walking south. This will not be the last time Chance would be seen on surveillance video that night. She spoke with Chance on the phone around 7:46 pm, when he told her he was walking south. But theres also no evidence to suggest it didnt.. Eads said it was a red flag, but said she explained her reasoning to him. Chance Englebert, 25, of . Sign-up to our newsletter to stay in touch with our latest news. A witness tells investigators that she sees Chance at around 7:49 pm walking past a Domino's Pizza restaurant on 10th Street in Gering. Let me be clear: Our border is not open and will not be open after May 11, Mayorkas said. We have people searching along the canal now, Capt. Im really ready for the day that we do have answers, though., Engleberts family continues to search and raise awareness. Amanda Waldron is a volunteer investigator with We Help the Missing, a nonprofit team of private investigators dedicated to locating missing persons. Talking toNewsNation, Baylee called Engleberts disappearance and the mystery around it absolutely devastating, and says she continues to work with the police. Then, during a weekend trip with his family, he simply vanished. I dont quite follow. I wouldnt tell his job after 2 days he not going to take the job cause missing. Youre getting advice from everywhere. On July 6th, 2019, Chance Englebert mysteriously disappeared in Gering, Nebraska after getting into an altercation with his wife's family. Eads also believes the bone likely does not belong to Englebert, but said investigators are waiting for conclusive DNA confirmation before ruling it out. Ironically, Englebert had taken the young boys loss hard, asking his mother how a parent goes on after losing a child. I just want people somebody knows. She blames me for everything that happened with 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. Graduation day is May 12 and since all four are walking with their colleges, they will be able to see each other graduate. One post on social media asked something to the effect of Why does there have to be so much drama every time Matt wants to set up a search? Eads said authorities have enlisted outside investigators and K-9 teams to help with the search. 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. Nothing on his phone after 9 or 8, nothing, Engleberts mother said. Date Published 1987. In a statement posted on the Help Find Chance Englebert Facebook page, Englebert's mother Dawn told Cowboy State Daily on Wednesday morning that family members have been in contact with the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff's department and are waiting for the results of a DNA test, which could take a couple of weeks to process. She has been interviewed multiple times at length and very willingly. Miller rejects that theory. The last communication from Chance Engleberts phone came at 9:08 p.m. Common sense dictates they must know something. 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. During this announcement, officials also ask the public and business owners to turn in any surveillance footage they may have from 7:30 pm to around 11:00 pm on the evening of July 6. 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Chance Englebert, 25, grew up in Wyoming, a cowboy at heart. Englebert allegedly called back and told Miller he was walking to Torrington, 35 miles away. He confirmed that tips continue to come in and are investigated and it remains an active case. Sept. 10, 2019, 5:21 PM PDT. Among those are 28-year-old Christopher Loupin, who also vanished under mysterious circumstances in mid-November 2019 from 4 Seasons Campground north of the Elm Creek interchange near Kearney. I was four hours away. That was quickly debunked by Gering Police Department Investigator Brian Eads who is in charge of the case. Anything is possible right? Saving money at the pump doesnt just mean knowingwhereto fill up it also helps to knowwhento fill up. Eads said Baylee Englebert and her family have been forthcoming and thoroughly investigated. Chance went missing on July 6 after going for a walk to cool down following a family discussion that some have, at times, framed as an argument. He hasn't been see. 8:46 pm:Last time anyone hears from Chance. Im not afraid to ruffle feathers, she said. Chance is calling several friends and family members during this time asking for a ride, however he is not able to secure one due to his distance from his home in Wyoming. Englebert was a former rodeo star turned family man. 25 year old Father/Husband missing for 1 year today. Why would they classify a witness with potentially case-solving information as an unlicensed private investigator? I like to call him a mountain goat, man., Miller doesnt buy the theory that Engleberts disappearance was due to a tragic accident.Not even a second. All of the family members have been interviewed, Eads said. Local law enforcement officials who arrived on scene were unable to locate any hitchhikers along I-25. These reports stated that someone resembling Chance was seen walking and attempting to hitchhike along I-25 in Casper. After all the commotion now, I just want to know. "Chance is just a great kid. Chance and wife Baylee and son Banks, who live in Moorcroft, WY, were visiting Baylee's grandparents in Gering on July 6. The lead investigator in the case said this about Baylee, and I quote. The last confirmed image of Englebert is on a surveillance video where he appears to be following a map on his phone. Its getting harder. Its getting tougher, he said. He said they have conducted search warrants and polygraph tests as they chased down leads. Practically zip, zilch, nada (other than a few others and those who follow us at Digging Deeper). Some witnesses have tried to come forward with information, but they were met with resistance or were simply ignored. A Call to Search Terry Lake : https://www.change.org/p/scotts-bluff-county-attorney-search-terry-lake-for-dead-bodies-gering-ne, A Call for FBI involvement : https://www.change.org/p/federal-bureau-of-investigation-fbi-needed-for-chance-englebert-disappearance. It was a text with a grumpy face emoji and a confusing mix of letters. He was a married father and was in the process of changing careers. Miller told NewsNations Rich McHugh that Englebert wanted a ride, but he wasnt able to go get him. What if you KNEW the person you were talking crap about? In 2018, he married Baylee and they had a baby boy, whom they named Banks. Their future was bright. Gering Police continue to receive tips and conduct interviews, Brian Eads, lead investigator on the case, said, though they havent seen a boost in new people coming forward after the reward money was recently increased $2,700 to $14,750 for any information leading to solving the case. Lead investigator weighs in | NewsNation Prime Watch on Family speaks at press briefing for search for missing Moorcroft, Wyoming man Chance Englebert Watch on The Gering Police Department said Chance Englebert was seen earlier this summer on July 6 both in Gering and Terrytown on surveillance video. Eads agreed that Baylee has been forthcoming from the start of the investigation. The second theory is that something bad happened to him, something criminal, perhaps. Engleberts family is hoping the additional reward money will help break that silence. Your husband is upset at something your family said. Who set the narrative in the community to make it so that 90% of the people are ACCUSING a young mother of MURDER? On the evening of Saturday July 6, 2019, Englebert departed his in-laws residence on foot following a verbal altercation and headed north. You begin to lose hope. Update shortly after releasing the podcast : We are finding that there ARE others out there that feel the same way we do and are willing to stand up for the truth. Multiple people have come forward, she said. When Englebert made a left turn down a side street in Gering, Nebraska, nobody had any idea it was the last time they would see him. At the time of his disappearance, Chance was 25 years old, a white male of medium build standing about 59, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Author(s) A D Timrots; M R Rand Beverly Hills 90210 may be the most famous ZIP code in the country thanks to the 1990s TV show but its actually not the priciest. DiSantos style, however, has gotten her in hot water. 7:00 pm:A walk and prayer vigil is held for Chance. The last time she spoke with him, she said, he hung up. There have been a lot of rumors and accusations on social media towards all members of the family, but I can only speak to the ones that involve law enforcement as I cant speak for them.. Partial Skeletal Remains Found (Approx. DiSanto said Baylee once did agree to be interviewed, but later canceled their appointment. Its been a real mess, but through it all, they say the focus is still on finding Chance. Some people say that because there was a powerful storm that night and the river was high, there is a good chance that Englebert ended up in the river due to a tragic accident. Download the Uncovered Citizen Detective Guide to learn more about how thoughtful and safe online sleuthing. Engleberts disappearance has divided his and Baylees family and friends. Chance tells him that he needs a ride home, and that he is going to start walking from Gering to Torrington, Wyoming, which is only around 35 miles away. At this point, theres no evidence to suggest it did happen, Brian Eads with Gering police, a guest on NewsNation Prime, said Thursday. At Terry Lake, near where the surveillance camera caught the final images of Englebert, Waldron says, This is Martha Road. Location). True. Baylee called police the next morning to file a missing person report. It seems that answer is a big NO because everyone is accusing one person of doing something that would NOT benefit her in any way. There really is alot of sadness when families are not speaking. I want to find Chance, she said. Most of us have not, but I can assure you that people DO NOT act normal when under the pressure of losing a loved one AND at the same time, have what seems like the entire community CONSPIRING to CONVICT you. Id say Chance was born and raised for that kind of weather, Miller said. Baylee and her family assume that Chance had taken shelter in a nearby building during the storm. [Parkinsons] banging on the door Im not going to lie, its getting hard. Location). Look at how many people have bonded together around Baylee and Banks. Disgusting, straight up lack of support for this young woman and child. 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. 10 days ago. At this point, theres no evidence to show that it is a homicide but there really isnt evidence to show that its not, either.. In 2019, he had a wife and a newborn son and was preparing to start a new job. Miller and Engleberts mom dont think that could have happened. You see, this town its small.. He is survived by his 20-year-old wife, Baylee, and their infant son. He would walk to cool down, and return shortly. The cases is considered active and Eads said the police continue to get tips and follow every lead. I try to ask the tough questions, but this one shouldnt fit into that category. A handful of men also disappeared in the same region as Englebert during the same time frame, Waldron said. Then, during a weekend trip with his family, he simply vanished. Authorities report that the investigation of a Wyoming man reported missing in July remains open, but to date, there has been no resolution to the case. Change). Their poor hearts. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We are a group of common-sense, concerned citizens standing up for the truth. 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. That friend was hours away from Gering and was not able to get there, so Englebert then started walking toward Torrington, about 35 miles away. Englebert, then 25, had been spending the holiday weekend with his wife Baylee and infant son. Saving money at the pump doesnt just mean knowingwhereto fill up it also helps to knowwhento fill up. Overman said his department identified two men the bone might belong to Englebert or another missing man, Walter Gene Patterson-Black. What really happened to Chance Englebert? 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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. In a small town like Scottsbluff, arent alot of people friends? My first interview with her was probably a couple hours long. We believe alot of things would change if people would use that thing in their head called a brain. 28 Chance Englebert & Michael Adams - Cold Case Road Trip, Chance Leslie Englebert: When The Wild Wind Blew, Episode 3. These Assumptions and accusations are NOT HELPFUL to this case as long as they are not fact or witness based. She said theres a lot of false information and accusations against her family. He is believed to have been abducted. You didnt act right or say the right things, so we know you did it! the community screams. National Crime Survey data for 1982-1984 indicate that 46 percent of violent crimes (rape, robbery, and assault) were committed by total strangers, 11 percent were committed by those known to the victim by sight only, 13 percent were committed by friends and acquaintances, and 8 percent were committed by relatives. Officials say the 18-year-old was standing in the bullpen when a stray bullet struck him. 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. Matt MillerPerson With Information / Witness, Lyndi DiSantoPerson With Information / Witness, Chance and his wife visit her family in Nebraska. Id suggest people need to get ahead of this before criminal charges start happening as we get closer to getting answers, she said Monday. 7:30 pm:Chance and his wife have an argument. Thank you for your comment Lori. Terrible thoughts go through your mind. Close your eyes and just THINK about THAT for a few seconds until you become very uncomfortable, then go ahead and continue reading when your ready. We just ask anybody to send any information., Bayle said the T-shirt Englebert was wearing the night he disappeared was grayish purple; had, like, streaks of gray in it.. We lost our chance, there will never be closure on this. Means, Motive, Opportunity are tried and true. She never really seemed to want to know where he was. Amanda Waldron, a private investigator with the national nonprofit organization We Help the Missing who is working with Engleberts family, has compiled a list of men who have gone missing in Nebraska during 2019 and 2020. In a case shrouded in mystery, Baylee said she hopes for some sort of clarity, and soon. DiSanto has visited Gering to retrace Engleberts steps that night and said shes working with a group of residents who are well acquainted with the case and the many rumors that continue to circulate. In fact, in a recent podcast, attached within, yours truly holds nothing back calling for a halt to these unfounded, hurtful and despicable assumptions and accusations being thrown around on social media. New leads and information about what happened the night a Moorcroft man went missing more than two years have been coming in, according to a private investigator who recently picked up the case. Look at this community. For her part, DiSanto acknowledges that her style can be off-putting to some. She hates me. Today marks the one year anniversary when Chance Englebert- a 25-year-old Moorcroft, Wyoming husband and father- went missing from Gering. Baylee said. 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. It's not clear exactly what happened. I think hes buried underground and hes hidden. No similarities except for the lack of answers. His grandmother, Linda Kluender, recently added $200,000 to a reward to help find him, bringing the total reward up to $220,000. Brian Eads, lead investigator on the case, said they have enlisted outside investigators and canine teams, they have executed search warrants and conducted polygraph tests and are continuing to chase down leads.
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