Found Deceased IA - Joshua Caskey, 25, Winterset, 20 January 2024

[amandabanana]

Police are asking for your help in finding 25-year-old Joshua Caskey.

According to the Winterset Police Department Facebook post, he was last seen Thursday morning.

Officers were unable to find Caskey or his green 2013 Ford Taurus with Iowa plates KNZ677 on Friday.

Anyone with information about Joshua’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Winterset Police Department at 515-462-1423.

Winterset Police ask public’s help in search for missing man

WINTERSET, Iowa — Police are asking for your help in finding 25-year-old Joshua Caskey. According to the Winterset Police Department Facebook post, he was last seen Thursday morning. Officers…

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[Knox]

Josh's Face book - Joshua Graham-Caskey

Family is posting about Josh with additional details, easy to find if you search his name. Prayers that he reaches out to someone and returns home safe!

 

[borndem]

Cute, happy-looking guy in the pic above. He has been gone 4 days. Distressing.
My thoughts are also with his family. I can't imagine what they are going through.
Hoping he is okay and that he will be home soon and safe.

 

[GraceG]

The Winterest PD FB post for him says he was found missing when police conducted a welfare check. Who called for a welfare check? Winterset Police Department | Winterset IA I don't often see that outside of the elderly or housebound, though given the weather, I'm sure they have lots more such calls given the severe cold. Just wondering who notified the PD and if there were concerns other than him not being reachable. Looks like a happy young man, hope he just went off with friends and forgot to check in with family. UPDATE: The woman in the missing person photo with him is his girlfriend whom I can't name here. However if you search his missing info on FB she has a post up with additional information on his disappearance with regards to his phone and a possible call made that evening. Not verified, just interesting.

 

[Lisbeth_S]

The fact that he is a veteran makes me think of mental health crisis.
Sigh

 

[TwinkieDefense]

Jan 24, 2024 article indicates an incomplete 911 call was received from his phone number.

Missing Winterset man’s car spotted out of state, police say

WINTERSET, Iowa — Winterset Police said on Wednesday that a missing man’s vehicle has been spotted out of state. On Jan. 18 officers conducted a welfare check at Joshua Graham-Caskey&#8…

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Since the welfare check, evidence has been discovered that shows Graham-Caskey’s vehicle in Missouri and Oklahoma on Jan. 18.

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[GraceG]

Jan 24, 2024 article indicates an incomplete 911 call was received from his phone number.

Missing Winterset man’s car spotted out of state, police say

WINTERSET, Iowa — Winterset Police said on Wednesday that a missing man’s vehicle has been spotted out of state. On Jan. 18 officers conducted a welfare check at Joshua Graham-Caskey&#8…

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Since the welfare check, evidence has been discovered that shows Graham-Caskey’s vehicle in Missouri and Oklahoma on Jan. 18.

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The girlfriend stated he had made a 911 call that night but since it was just her post comment on Facebook I couldn't link at the time. Glad that was confirmed.

 

[Lisbeth_S]

I had totally missed this.
Old unfortunately, but at least it looks like he was out and about, relatively safe.

And this is just a local news report

The Polk county pulse - Joshua Graham-Caskey missing

 

[StarEyes]

Marissa did this week’s The Vanished podcast episode on Joshua.

•Apple link:

Joshua Graham-Caskey

Podcast Episode · The Vanished Podcast · 05/06/2024 · 1h

podcasts.apple.com

•Spotify:

 

[StrawberryFields]

Marissa did this week’s The Vanished podcast episode on Joshua.

•Apple link:

Joshua Graham-Caskey

Podcast Episode · The Vanished Podcast · 05/06/2024 · 1h

podcasts.apple.com

•Spotify:

After listening, I think it feels pretty apparent that mental health is somehow at play. I know family mentioned not being able to inquire about his admittance to any local mental health facilities due to privacy laws, but I’m surprised that law enforcement can’t. Wouldn’t the 911 call made on the day of his disappearance and sudden change in behavior qualify him as endangered missing (even though voluntary)? I found myself wondering if the VA has any record of treatment for him since he left Iowa

 

[BISHWHETT]

the family needs to make sure not to pay for the storage unit - wait for it to go up for auction and then bid /win the auction to find out the contents. they should wait for the police to enter when they win the bid.

 

[GraceG]

the family needs to make sure not to pay for the storage unit - wait for it to go up for auction and then bid /win the auction to find out the contents. they should wait for the police to enter when they win the bid.

Getting the contents through auction is a good idea, however, if the police believed anything in the unit was of benefit in the investigation of a crime I think they would have already searched it. If they don't believe the contents are pertinent to a crime I don't see them coming out because the new owners of the contents ask them to. Police don't get involved with auctions of items that the owner knowingly agreed would have a lien placed on it if defaulting on payment. Hers' the law in his state on that: 2022 Iowa Code :: Title XIV - PROPERTY :: Chapter 578A - SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES :: Section 578A.5 - Lien — late fee — electronic communication permitted..

 

[heuristicsdepartment]

NamUs MP#122868

Missing Age25 Years
Current Age26 Years
Legal First Name Joshua
Middle Name Aaron
Legal Last Name Graham-Caskey

Biological Sex Male
Height 5' 10" (70 Inches)
Weight 160 - 175 lbs
Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian

Circumstances​

Date of Last Contact January 18, 2024
NamUs Case Created May 28, 2024

Last Known Location Map​

Location Mena, Arkansas 71953
County Polk County
Circumstances of Disappearance Joshua left his residence in Winterset, Iowa on 01/18/2024. He was in Locust Grove Oklahoma, at approximately 2000 hours on the evening of 01/18/24. He then went east into Arkansas. He was in Fort Smith at 0615 hours on 01/19/2024 and then in Mena Arkansas at 1224 hours. It is unknown where he traveled after Mena, Arkansas.

Physical Description​

Hair Color Brown
Head Hair Description Medium length brown hair. If he does not cut his hair, it gets shaggy and a little curly. He frequently wears a baseball style cap.
Facial Hair Description He typically wears a full beard and mustache.
Eye Color Brown

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Tattoo
Left leg series of multiple tattoos down the outer side of the left leg. One of the tattoos is of an alien head on the outside of the left knee.

Clothing
Last observed on camera wearing a yellow hooded sweatshirt with a small white logo on the left chest, gray colored pants, a gray ball cap and white tennis shoes with a dark colored logo on the side. He was wearing a black watch on his right wrist.

Transportation

2013 Ford Taurus​

Style Sedan
Color Green
State Iowa
License Plate KNZ677
Expiration Year 2024
Comments The color is listed as green, but Ford calls it Ginger Ale Metallic.




Multiple leg tattoos


Actual image of vehicle leaving the Mena gas station




Clothing from video at last known location in Mena Arkansas.

 

[Peskysleuth]

Per the Help Find Joshua Graham Caskey Facebook page, Joshua has been found deceased. RIP young man. Help find Joshua Graham-Caskey | At this time I’m asking that everyone please refrains from asking all of the questions that I know everyone is wondering | Facebook

 

[iusedtofloat]

he had a sweet smile. looked like post malone <3

 

[quibble]

Per the Help Find Joshua Graham Caskey Facebook page, Joshua has been found deceased. RIP young man. Help find Joshua Graham-Caskey | At this time I’m asking that everyone please refrains from asking all of the questions that I know everyone is wondering | Facebook

What dreadful news, R.I.P. young man.

 

[mlhenn]

Missing Winterset man found dead in Arkansas

An Iowa man who was reported missing in January was found dead in an Arkansas lake this week.

www.kcci.com

An Iowa man who was reported missing in January was found dead Sunday in an Arkansas lake.

Sunday, the Howard County (Arkansas) Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a vehicle found in Gillham Lake, approximately 30 minutes south of Mena. A dive team recovered the vehicle, which was identified as Graham-Caskey's Ford Taurus. His body was found in the vehicle, according to the sheriff's office.

Authorities say there is no evidence of foul play.

Body of missing 25-year-old Winterset man found in car submerged in Arkansas lake

A Winterset man had been missing since January. His body turned up this week in a car submerged in an Arkansas lake.

www.desmoinesregister.com

He was last seen driving in Mena, Arkansas on Jan. 19, about 30 minutes from where the car was found, the release said.

 

[airportwoman]

At least now his family knows where he is.

 

[StarEyes]

I often think of how many people may be lost in lakes and waters from vehicle accidents nobody saw. I’m not saying his was definitely an accident, but it makes sense. IMHO.