That's a long time," said Link. June 13 marks 20 years since Jolkowski was unexpectedly called into work and agreed to meet a coworker at Benson High School for a ride. And he was never seen from or heard from again. I think someone had watched him over the last few days at least. 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. Jolkowski, circa 2001; Age-progression to age 36 (circa 2017). 'There's no leads, nobody saw anything': 20 years since Jason Jolkowski was last seen, JASON JOELKOWSKIS FAMILY CONTINUES TO SEARCH FOR ANSWERS. -, Press J to jump to the feed. Unfortunately, I think this goes forever unsolved. #LostIsNotAlone FOUND SAFE: Kelsie Sinnett, 25, Katy, Texas . The third theory is a bit of an amalgamation of the two previously discussed. "His brother also looked out the window and saw him walking in the direction toward Benson. 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). A ng man helped his younger brother with the garbage cans before heading off to meet a coworker for a ride. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. If you or anyone you know have any information regarding Jasons disappearance, please contact the Omaha police department in reference to Case Number RB85214T. As this theory goes, Jason was walking when someone stopped and offered a ride. What's your theory on Jolkowski's disappearance? Jason Jolkowski disappeared on June 13, 2001 headed to Benson High School for a ride to work at Fazoli's on 80th and Cass Street in Omaha Nebraska. And by the time nine days had gone byany clues were long gone. Jason Jolkowski was born on June 24, 1981 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Especially considering the time of day and that Jason usually drove to work but had a change of plans because his car was at a repair shop. Someone would have seen something. This was a relatively straightforward walk in a pretty residential area, although there is a park on the way to the school (I will get into the relevancy of the park soon). Privacy Policy. Though they were spotted that day in the mall, they have not been seen since and the vehicle they arrived in was left behind. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. He agreed, the driver made their demands, and things went wrong. Nobody is really sure what exact route he took to the high school, or how far he got. They say he is too responsible to have left without warning, and he was not having any problems at the time of his disappearance. 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. Jason was also said to have no interest in partying and no known involvement with alcohol or drugs at any point in his life. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. How did Jason vanish in broad daylight during such a short window of time? Incredibly frustrating all around. As much as I want to believe that Jason is alive out there somewhere, I dont think he would have left his family in the dark for this long if he knew who he was. Jason would had known the area very well. As I understand, the co-worker who was giving him the ride was questioned extensively--more than anyone else in fact. "[4], On Wednesday, June 13, 2001, Jolkowski was called into work early. http://www.projectjason.org/about/about-jason.html, http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/j/jolkowski_jason.html. jason's parents filed a police report the next day with the omaha PD, they thought there was a 24 hour waiting period before the police would accept it. Not even a stream, or a drainage culvert. As of 2022[update], Jolkowski's whereabouts remain unknown. He was a part-time student in the radio broadcasting program at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa[3] and worked at a local Fazoli's restaurant. (Jason attended and graduated from Benson High, where he was supposed to meet his ride to work). The hashtag is meant to spread awareness of Jolkowski's story and encourage the public to keep an eye out for him. Jason has a difficult time giving directions, & meeting at his former high school probably seemed logical to him. He vanished without a trace. I DIDNT REALIZE ITS BEEN 20 YEARS. In the early morning hours of December 25, 1945, the Sodder family's home burned down. "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. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. All we really have at this point is speculation. His family founded Project Jason, a non-profit assisting families of missing people, in 2003. Surely if a car hit a person, someone nearby would have heard? Its either a neighbour or someone related to his work, who knew exactly what his plans were for the day. 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). I'll 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 Fazoli's. He reportedly had learning disabilities speech and language disabilities (I was mistaken when I originally said learning disabilities; apparently his speech . They think, well, you should be over that by now, you should be back to normal. When I'm driving home I see people walking into houses like every single day but I have no idea if they live there, I just assume they do. The then 19-year-old was walking seven blocks from his home to Benson High School in order. What happened to Jason Jolkowski? Again, no idea of motive, that would help here, but pre-arranging a meet-up spot to me puts those persons most in the suspect pool. Somewhere along that short, half-mile walk, that young man vanished. He agreed, the driver made their demands, and things went wrong. He lived on the 3600 block of Bedford Ave, close to Jason's family. Between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m., Jolkowski's coworker called the house to find out why he hadn't met her at the high school. On June 13, 2001, Jason Jolkowski was last seen walking to meet up with a coworker to get a ride to work. the area around his school is very quiet and it's reported to have little pedestrian or vehicle traffic. THERES NO LEADS. Then, the driver killed Jason either by accident or on purpose, worried he would tell about the encounter. Jason Anthony Jolkowski 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. This was a suburban neighborhood. Some people try to take hope away from you. All we really have at this point is speculation. Privacy Policy. ya, and the almost complete lack of publicity for the Sherman case, which happened only a month later is very, very odd. between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. his boss called his house asking about jason, saying he didn't show up. . So today, you will hear the original intervie In order for this theory to make sense, the driver of the offending car would have had to remove Jason from the scene and hide him somewhere to avoid prosecution. Jason Jolkowski has been missing since June 2001. in the days leading up and on June 13th seized the opportunity. Thats just hard to fathom. He was an unusually polite person, said Kelly Jolkowski. "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. Boom, dead, end of story. I don't think he was an easy target regardless of how shy he was. A second theory that often pops up on message boards in particular is that Jason was offered a ride from someone with ill intent. Jason agreed to meet this coworker at the local high school, as it was easier than giving directions over the phone. Jason was supposed to meet his female coworker at the high school around 11 AM, and was last seen by a neighbor returning trash cans into his house. He reportedly had learning disabilities speech and language disabilities (I was mistaken when I originally said learning disabilities; apparently his speech disabilities made him seem like he had a mental handicap when he didn't) and was described as gullible at times. But this seems weird because 1) it means no blood or other physical evidence of Jason being struck was left in the street, and 2) it means all of this happened in the middle of the day in a populated neighborhood with no one noticing. Despite circumstantial evidence pointing to his stepmother, the case remains unsolved. There is a website and foundation started by Jason's mother in 2003: http://www.projectjason.org/about/about-jason.html It gives details on Jason and the case of his mysterious disappearance near his family home in Omaha, Nebraska. Jason was described as shy, intelligent, and kind by those who knew him. He left $650 behind in his bank account, which has not been touched since his disappearance. Suicide seems highly unlikely to me simply because he was on foot and his body was never found. On the way out the door of his family's residence, he decided to help his younger brother take trash cans into the garage. Jason was described by his parents as considerate and generous, the kind of person who would go out of his way to help others. As this theory goes, Jason was walking when someone stopped and offered a ride. he had plans for the future and he wanted to work at a radio broadcasting program after graduating. [5][2][10] In 2005, after lobbying by his parents, "Jason's Law" was passed by Nebraska Legislature, providing for a statewide database on missing persons. But short of some kind of workplace conspiracy I can't think of what else it could of been. The fact that Jason disappeared in a fifteen-minute window in the light of day with no clues seems unfathomable. I have wondered if this too somehow factored in. My general impression from reading of this case is that Jason was perceived as a little younger than is actual age of nineteen (almost 20), despite his 6-foot frame at 165lbs. I have to laugh at those comments. This was the last definitive sighting of Jason Jolkowski. "Someone does know something and we need someone to come forward and help alleviate all our pain," said Jim Jolkowski, Jolkowski's father. While these could just be coincidences, someone he knew might had taken advantage of this changed schedule---I feel Jason encountered someone he knew along the way to meet his ride and willingly went with them, perhaps under the pretense of bringing him to the ride faster, or to work. This school was a short eight blocks from his home. She never saw him and surveillance footage from the school showed that Jolkowski never arrived. During the summer of 2001, Jason was staying at his family's house and he was working part-time at an Italian fast-food chain restaurant. He was a 6'2" 180 man. (Im typing on my phone so I apologize if the formatting is off. His vehicle was found locked and abandoned the next day and eventually his laptop and the computer's hard drive were recovered from the nearby Susquehanna River. They are very quiet and secluded residential lanes. Say was 16 when her 19-year-old cousin disappeared. In order for this theory to make sense, the driver of the offending car would have had to remove Jason from the scene and hide him somewhere to avoid prosecution. He was a quiet, shy guy, just a year out of high school. Has anybody tried to contact authorities to get them to reveal more about this guy's case? This case does get a lot of publicity because Jason Jolkowski was not the typical victim. Jim and Kelly Jolkowski went on to create Project Jason, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance to the families of missing people. Where was the tunnel located? Jason never reached the rendezvous location and he was never seen again. Vanished Into Thin Air: The Disappearance of Jason Jolkowski | by Jenn Baxter | Medium 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. the police first considered it a runaway scenario but 10 days after his disappearance they began interviewing neighbors and friends and conducting searches but nothing came out of it. His car was undergoing work at a local mechanic, and because the shift was unplanned, Jason had to make arrangements for a ride. 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. There is a website and foundation started by Jason's mother in 2003: http://www.projectjason.org/about/about-jason.html It gives details on Jason and the case of his mysterious disappearance near his family home in Omaha, Nebraska. What happened to Jason Jolkowski? There's a plaque and a tree at Roberts Park planted off the Keystone Trail in honor of Jolkowski. "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. I would not rule out a pedophile-like assailant completely--or more specifically, one who liked young males, not children. Following his disappearance, there was no further activity on either his bank account or his cellphone. Obviously, it's been almost 20 years since Jason vanished but I wonder what the park looked like back then. 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. Maybe Jason was intentionally struck by a car or picked up in a case of mistaken identity. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Every time this case is shared on here there is always at least one local who comments and says the area isn't as safe as everyone thinks, so that's why I have always leaned towards foul play. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Jason_Anthony_Jolkowski. Jason never reached the rendezvous location and he was never seen again. He stood at around 61 tall and weighed around 165 lbs. I agree. Jason Jolkowski was a 19 year old from Omaha, Nebraska. I have absolutely nothing to support this belief. MISSING: Dylan Rounds, 19, Idaho Falls, ID . Jolkowski has never been heard from again. It was as if he had simply vanished without a trace. At around 11:15, Jasons coworker called his house to ask where he was, as he was late in meeting her. No suspects have ever been identified in this case. Maybe Jason was intentionally struck by a car or picked up in a case of mistaken identity. Jason agreed to meet this coworker at the local high school, as it was easier than giving directions over the phone. He was not seen ANYWHERE after the sighting outside his house with the trash cans. After searching through other case write ups and discussion threads, Ive come up with three theories which, again, are not based on evidence, but instead are based on the situation. Remember, back in 2001 cell phones were hardly ubiquitous yet, so it really could go either way. This case blows my mind and I've done so much research. He turned twenty June 24, 2001. A random thrill kill is statistically unlikely. At 10:45, Jason was seen bringing garbage cans in from the curb. He had a passion for broadcasting and the Chicago Cubs. So what happened to him? Where is Jason Jolkowski? What places did it connect to? This case seems baffling with basically no physical evidence. I think someone drove by in a car and grabbed him. [7], A police officer investigating his disappearance deemed it "the most baffling case" he had seen in thirty years. [2] Shortly after his disappearance, the school's security cameras were checked, but none of them showed Jolkowski arriving at the school. 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. But, it does help keep his memory alive and people interestedsomeone out there knows something about this case. On June 13, 2001, 19-year-old Jason was on summer vacation at his familys home in Omaha, Nebraska, when he received a phone call asking him to come into work early. Jason left his parents home around 10:45 am and was last seen by a neighbor setting trash receptacles out by the street. A page on Charley Project shows an age-progressed photo of him with details: http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/j/jolkowski_jason.html, And this CNN ireport from 2011: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-562589. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. The driver then hid Jason somewhere yet unfound. Of course, that debris could have been cleaned or scattered by the elements in the time it took the police to begin investigating. Updated: Jun. 19-year-old Jason Jolkowski was last seen in Omaha, Nebraska on June 13, 2001. We have no evidence that anyone wanted to harm Jason, but the motive could have been something impersonal like robbery. "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. Jolkowski is a man from Omaha, Nebraska, who went missing on June 13th, 2001, while walking to his former high school to meet up with a co-worker for a ride to work. OMAHA, Neb. She was witnessed that night by several motorists walking along the highway, but when one of them tried to talk to her, she ran into the nearby woods. [2][11] Kelly Jolkowski, Jason's mother, later received a Volunteer for Victims award from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in 2010 and the Nebraska Governor's Points of Light Award in 2014 in recognition of her work to support families of missing people.[12]. The third theory is a bit of an amalgamation of the two previously discussed. [9], Jolkowski's mother and father created Project Jason in his honor to help families through a loved one's disappearance. As of 2023[update], Jolkowski's whereabouts remain unknown. At the time of his disappearance, he was attending community college part-time and had gotten into the radio broadcasting program. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Jolkowski's loved ones suspect foul play may have been involved in his disappearance. "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 other missing teen in the area makes me wonder if there is someone nearby who likes teen boys. I dont think theres any way he could have committed suicide and his body has still not been found 20 years later. He left his bank account of over $600 USD untouched since that day, his cell phone never showed subsequent activity, never picked up his paycheck or enquired about his auto which was in the shop having repair work done. Jason Jolkowski was a 19 year old from Omaha, Nebraska. You would say one word, and it was usually something silly. And then nothing. It's important to point out that the only other person at Jason's home that day was his 13 year-old brother. In the aftermath of his disappearance, Jolkowski's parents successfully campaigned for "Jason's Law", a statewide database for missing people in Nebraska. "Family still searching for missing son", "Month Passes Without Clue of Disappearance of Son,", "MISSING: 20 year anniversary of Jason Jolkowskis disappearance,". By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. I tend to believe he was met with foul play as well. I also think it's foul play but I have literally no idea who it could have been; I was thinking that it had to be someone who knew his car was being repaired and knew he worked at the Italian restaurant but I think the only people aware of this were his boss, coworker and his immediate family, which I believe have all been cleared. Are there any available pictures of the pedestrian tunnel under 52nd and Radial? On June 13, 2001, Jason Jolkowski was last seen walking to meet up with a coworker to get a 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. This is easily the most baffling missing person's case I've ever come across mostly because of the tight timeframe and area constraints. Not the best area in the city by far, but nowhere near the worst. Not common, but it does happen. It's just residential streets all the way to the high school. There hasnt been any activity on his bank cards or cell phone. [8] As of 2022, the Omaha Police Department continues to investigate the case. There wasn't. links: https://disappearedblog.com/jason-jolkowski/ https://medium.com/@wherearetheypodcast/the-bizarre-disappearance-of-jason-jolkowski-d5c27016cc1f?source=post_internal_links---------1------------------------------- https://charleyproject.org/case/jason-anthony-jolkowski, https://disappearedblog.com/jason-jolkowski/, https://medium.com/@wherearetheypodcast/the-bizarre-disappearance-of-jason-jolkowski-d5c27016cc1f?source=post_internal_links---------1-------------------------------, https://charleyproject.org/case/jason-anthony-jolkowski. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Asha has not been seen since. It was 2001, and 19-year-old Jason Jolkowski from Nebraska was on his summer break from community college. I suspect foul play as well. This was the last definitive sighting of Jason Jolkowski. You would just see who would start laughing. Jason's nickname is J.J. Jolkowski is a man from Omaha, Nebraska, who went missing on June 13th, 2001, while walking to his former high school to meet up with a co-worker for a ride to work. In 2021, the Jolkowski family gathered with Jasons friends at a park for a grim commemoration the 20th anniversary of his disappearance. Im curious to know a little more. He disappeared while walking from his family home towards his former high school to meet his ride for work. My first instinct was that someone probably offered him a ride and he met with foul play. Or someone who seemed helpless and actually wasn't. Jolkowski's mother described him as "shy", "a quiet boy" with only "a small handful of friends. I'm not quite sure who arranged what, but it was agreed upon that Jason would make around a 15 minute walk from his home on N 48th St to a nearby high school called Benson High Magnet School. He was a part-time student at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and dreamed of becoming a radio DJ one day. From the way he's described it seems he was a shy introverted kid who didn't have a large circle and kept himself to himself. Possibly saw something he wasnt supposed to (car being stolen, drug deal, burglary? He never arrived at the school and has not been heard from since. Jason Jolkowski was a 19-year-old college student from Omaha, Nebraska who mysteriously vanished on June 13th, 2001 while on a walk between 10:45 AM and 11:30 AM. Foul play is suspected in his case. He initially planned to walk to his job, which was located over 4mi (6.4km) away, due to his car being at an auto repair shop, but eventually made arrangements for a co-worker to give him a ride. Next year will mark 20 years since Jason's disappearance and we're still left with many more questions than answers. in 2003 his parents started a non profit called project jason but for unknown reasons the project went offline fairly recently. NO FOUL. When the perpetrator realized Jason wasnt who they thought he was, they killed and obscured his remains to hide their crime. 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. The boss was also questioned numerous times, but neither could provide any useful details or neither, at least of what was revealed, were complicit in Jason's disappearance or knew anything about itthough, I would be open to the possibility of the employer being tied to the disappearance. Jolkowski never made it to the high school, and he has not been seen or heard from since. Their point of contact for this case is James Reisinger, who can be reached at 402-444-5818. He had no more than $60 on his person on the day he disappeared, and no personal items were missing from his room. [2] At the time he disappeared, Jolkowski was living in his parents' home on 48th and Bedford Street in the Benson neighborhood of Omaha. The two most plausible outcomes in my mind are that he ran into foul play at the hands of someone he knew (even if in passing or neighbors/acquaintances), maybe even someone close enough to him to know where he worked, what his routine was like, etc. It would have taken some time to load him into the boot, clean up any mess or evidence left behind etc. and our 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. "There's a plaque and a tree at Roberts Park planted off the Keystone Trail in honor of Jolkowski.On Sunday afternoon, friends, family and neighbors gathered to share memories, paint and hide rocks with #FindJasonJ on them.The hashtag is meant to spread awareness of Jolkowski's story and encourage the public to keep an eye out for him. Its impossible to have even an inkling towards what theory is right here. The only other outside possiblity is an accident. When he failed to arrive, his co-worker phoned his house at some time between 11:1511:30 a.m., looking for him, but he was not there. "Chester Link said he's that neighbor who saw Jolkowski walking toward the high school. Hmm, interesting. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. There are no indications that he had any of the typical issues that would get a person murdered. I want to say the simplest thing that happened here was some kind of hit-and-run - Maybe Jason was struck by a car while walking to the school, and the driver panicked, took his body and disposed of it somewhere its never been found. And he was never seen from or heard from again.". 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. There are sketchy areas, but not really where he went missing (source: literally grew up a block away). He has not cashed any of his paychecks, used his cellular phone or ATM card, or picked up his car from the auto repair shop since his disappearance. Did he walk or was he given a ride? His mother described him as being quite shy, preferring to keep a small group of friends. No trace of him was ever found, or any useful leads.
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