KS KS - Detreck Julian Foster, 37, Independence, 1 Apr 2020

[ChatteringBirds]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)



Detreck Julian Foster
Missing Person / NamUs #MP70553
Male, Black / African American

Date of Last Contact: April 1, 2020
Missing From: Independence, Kansas
County: Montgomery County

Missing Age: 37 Years
Current Age: 38 Years
Height: 5' 11" (71 Inches)
Weight: 180 lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown

Scar/mark: surgical scar from heart murmur repair
Scar by nose on right side of face
Tattoo"FOO" tattoo on abdomen
"DEJANAE" tattoo on arm
3 Dice tattoo on arm
Gemini tattoo on right arm
Cross tattoo on right forearm

Circumstances of Disappearance
The last known location for the missing person was in Independence, KS. Detreck Foster stopped any and all contact and/or communications with family and friends and has not been seen or heard from since the early part of April 2020.

NamUs Case Created: June 10, 2020

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Detreck was also mentioned in this article. Unfortunately it sounds like foul play is suspected:
Seven years of Dateline's Missing in America: 156 still missing

Independence Police Chief Jerry Harrison told Dateline that there are various reports from friends of Detreck, who said they saw him in mid-April in the Independence area, but police believe the last confirmed sighting of the 37-year-old was on April 12, 2020 in Independence. Chief Harrison would not share any further details on the case and told Dateline it is still an open investigation. In September, the Kansas Governor signed a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those
responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Detreck. He is described as being 5’9” tall, weighing 190 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. If you have information that could help the case, contact the Independence Police Department at (620) 332-1700 or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-4017. Tips can also be submitted online at Kansas Bureau of Investigation - Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR).

 

[YaYa_521]

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

 

[PommyMommy]

JUL 28, 2020
Family continues to search for missing Kansas father Detreck Foster who disappeared three months ago (nbcnews.com)
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He never called his mother on Mother’s Day. He missed spending Father’s Day with his two daughters and missed both of their birthdays. He missed celebrating his 38th birthday with his twin sister in June.

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JF, Detreck’s former wife and the mother of his children, told Dateline it’s uncharacteristic for Detreck to not be in contact with the family.

“He would never just disappear,” Jordan said. “Not from his family. Not from his children. They’re everything to him. This is not like him.”

JF, who lives in Kansas City, with the couple’s daughters, ages 5 and 13, said she last spoke to Detreck on April 4.

“He called me to let me know his phone -- it’s a prepaid phone -- would be shut off soon,” JF said. “But that wasn’t anything unusual. A couple days would pass and he’d have a new phone. But he always called. He always told me -- or his mother or sisters -- where he’d be.”

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“He always calls his mother, his sister and myself on Mother’s Day,” JF said. “And he’s really close to his mother. When he didn’t call her, we knew something was wrong.”

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According to Independence Police Chief Jerry Harrison, there are various reports from friends who said they saw Detreck in mid-April in the Independence area, but police said they believe the last confirmed sighting of Detreck was on April 12 in Independence, Kansas. Chief Harrison would not share any further details on the case and told Dateline it is still an open investigation.

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“I believe someone in Independence knows something, but no one is speaking up,” JF said. “We just need that person to come forward with any information that could help us find Detreck.”

JF has known Detreck since she was 15 years old. She said Detreck grew up in Parsons, Kansas and graduated from Parsons High School. He had previously worked as a corrections officer and tactical private security officer, which led to a lot of traveling for work.

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JF told Dateline that Detreck had been between jobs in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but said he had landed a job at FedEx right before he disappeared.

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“All I can say is, we fear the worst,” JF said. “The family is having a tough time right now. The fact that no one in Independence is speaking up is worrisome and frustrating.”

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“As far as I know, he doesn’t have any enemies,” JF told Dateline. “He’s very social and has lots of friends. Our oldest daughter is just like him -- a social butterfly.”

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[PommyMommy]

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

SEP 9, 2020
Reward offered in murder of Independence man - KOAM (koamnewsnow.com)
The Kansas Governor signs a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Detreck Foster, 37, of Independence, Kansas.

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... KBI agents and detectives from the Independence Police Department are conducting the case as a homicide based upon findings during the investigation into Foster’s disappearance.

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[uburoi1]

Detreck's from PK and apparently disappeared from Independence -- those are, according to FBI stats, the fifth (Parsons) and second (Indy) most dangerous cities in Kansas.

According To FBI Statistics, These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Kansas For 2020

 

[YaYa_521]

Missing in Kansas: Detreck Julian Foster

 

[imstilla.grandma]

When Detreck Foster, of Independence, Kansas, missed Mother’s Day this year, his family grew concerned. That concern only grew when, in June, he missed celebrating his 38th birthday with his twin sister and Father’s Day with his daughters, all of which was unusual, according to his family. Independence Police Chief Jerry Harrison told Dateline that there are various reports from friends of Detreck, who said they saw him in mid-April in the Independence area, but police believe the last confirmed sighting of the 37-year-old was on April 12, 2020 in Independence. Chief Harrison would not share any further details on the case and told Dateline it is still an open investigation. In September, the Kansas Governor signed a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Detreck. He is described as being 5’9” tall, weighing 190 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. If you have information that could help the case, contact the Independence Police Department at (620) 332-1700 or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-4017. Tips can also be submitted online at Kansas Bureau of Investigation - Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR).

Seven years of Dateline's Missing in America: 156 still missing

 

[mlhenn]

Independence man missing more than a year likely dead, investigators say

It’s been a year since Detreck Foster went missing from Independence, Kansas, and local police are reaching out to the rest of Green Country asking for help.

Independence police say Foster, who would now be 38, had been reported missing on May 12, but hasn’t been seen alive since April 12.

Investigators say at this point they think Foster was murdered.

Anyone with information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Foster’s disappearance will be eligible for a Governor’s Reward of up to $5,000.

 

[YaYa_521]

Detreck's disappearance bothers me. There isn't very much out there about the circumstances leading up to him going missing. Imo, Detreck's case likely would benefit greatly from the services of a highly-qualified private investigator. His FBs are linked below along w/ a couple of hashtags I've seen others use when posting about his disappearance. I wish they could get answers.

Detreck Foster - 2017
Detreck Foster - 2018
Detreck Foster - 2019
Detreck Foster - 2019

#whereisdetreck
#justicefordetreck
#ALLFORDETRECK

 

[CastlesBurning]

Another year passes...

Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing

 

[GuyfromCanada]

Missing for over 2 years.

KBI seeks help in case of Independence man missing for 2 years

 

[mlhenn]

Detreck Julian Foster – The Charley Project

Details of Disappearance
Foster was last seen in Independence, Kansas on April 12, 2020. He was reported missing on May 12 of that year, after he didn't contact his mother on Mother's Day. He has never been heard from again.

It's uncharacteristic of Foster to leave without warning or be out of touch with his family, whom he was close to. Few details are available in his case, but foul play is suspected. His disappearance is being investigated as a probable homicide.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

MSN

 

[PommyMommy]

MSN

Noting:

Detreck grew up in Parsons, Kansas, and graduated from Parsons High School. The father of two daughters was previously a tactical private security officer and corrections officer, reports Dateline. Detreck shares a birthday on June 15 with his twin sister, Danika Thomas.

According to the Parsons Sun, Danika and Detreck stayed in touch daily or every other day through calls or texts.

 

[PommyMommy]

DEC 5, 2022

https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/nine-years-dateline-s-missing-america-188-still-missing-n1301708

Detreck Foster

When Detreck Foster of Independence, Kansas, missed Mother’s Day 2020, his family was concerned. That concern only grew when, in June, he missed celebrating his 38th birthday with his twin sister, and Father’s Day with his daughters – all of which was unusual behavior, according to his family. Independence Police Chief Jerry Harrison told Dateline last year that there were various reports from Detreck’s friends saying they saw him in mid-April 2020 in the Independence area. Police believe the last confirmed sighting was on April 12, 2020 in Independence. Chief Harrison would not share any further details on the case, but confirmed it is still an open investigation. He added that investigators do believe Detreck was murdered. In September 2020, the Kansas Governor signed a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Detreck’s disappearance and suspected murder. Detreck is described as being 5’9”, weighing 190 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact the Independence Police Department at (620) 332-1700 or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-4017. Tips can also be submitted online at https://www.kbi.ks.gov/sar.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 12, 2023

MISSING IN KANSAS: $5,000 reward for info on missing man Detreck Foster

Detreck Foster was last seen mid-April 2020 in southeast Kansas.

www.kake.com

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Independence Police Department are hoping the community may know what happened to Detreck Julian Foster. He went missing three years ago and investigators believe Detreck was murdered.

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Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call the KBI at 1 (800) KS-CRIME, or the Independence Police Department at (620) 332-1700. People who submit a tip that leads to the apprehension of the person's responsible for Detreck's disappearance or murder are eligible for a $5,000 Governor's reward.

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[PommyMommy]

NOV 3, 2023
NBC News - 10 YEARS OF MISSING IN AMERICA
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In 2020, Independence Police Chief Jerry Harrison told Dateline that there were various reports from Detreck’s friends saying they saw him in mid-April 2020 in the Independence area. Police believe the last confirmed sighting was in that area on April 12, 2020. At the time, Chief Harrison would not share many details on the case, but added that investigators do believe Detreck was murdered. ... Dateline followed up with Chief Harrison in 2023 to get an update on where Detreck's case stands. Harrison confirmed the Independence PD is still the investigating agency and that Detreck's case is still open and active. ...

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