NY NY - Colin Gillis, 18, Tupper Lake, 11 March 2012

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Something new to me. There is a pic in this story of the actual clothing he was wearing on the night of the disapperance. I am unconcerned about the beer(s?) in the photo, as we know it was a party...but I am interested that there is a photo of Colin from that night and I wonder who provided it? What other photos does LE have and do they tell more of the story?

http://www.wcax.com/story/32176339/ny-police-seek-info-in-2012-missing-person-case
 
andalso said:
Laursleuth....glad to have you join the thread and I am glad you linked the blog....I personally have never read it, searched for it a few times but guess I missed the link on the fb page. I am glad to know his brother chose the outlet of writing. I wish he would come here and join us, or a family member would. Or a local. Something.

Do they even know we have been here trying to solve this since day 1? I want to bring Colin justice and bring him home. I want them to have answers. My only connection to Colin is that I am a part-time sleuther who has spent a lot of time in the Adirondacks, not specifically Tupper but not far. Also, it was on my local news when it happened as his college is near where I live. I was immediately drawn to him, his smile and the idea that I could in fact contribute to solving this case. Then...years passed and I found myself still here, scratching my head that there has been virtually no movement on this case.


Eek ( If i may call you that?) I wrote a long response to your last post when we were going back and forth, and it somehow went poof... But in general, it seems we are on the same page. The pipe and license thing is baffling!

I finally re-read the NY Times article and realized that it said they won't release the police report because it is an ongoing investigation. I have been banging my head against the wall for that report. I hope someone in LE is actually actively investigating this case.

Here are some thoughts I have had.

So, BN was at the party. And AT was driving JA home. So, AT left BN at the party? Did AT and BN get in a fight that night? Was Colin maybe protective of BN in some way. Did Colin stay and AT left? Was there a lovers quarrel over this? I have no idea, but I do feel like something like that could have happened.

I would like to know what the town rumors are...because in them is likely a shred of truth.

Justice for Colin!

Bring Colin Home!!
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I love "Eek"! :) Andalso, that's an interesting angle that I've never considered until you brought it up. I think it's safe to assume that BN was left at the party...I could see if she wanted to stay at the party while AT dropped off JA...but according to that fb post, there was fighting going on, so I know that personally I would want to leave with my bf and avoid all of the drama. MOO...
 
andalso said:
Something new to me. There is a pic in this story of the actual clothing he was wearing on the night of the disapperance. I am unconcerned about the beer(s?) in the photo, as we know it was a party...but I am interested that there is a photo of Colin from that night and I wonder who provided it? What other photos does LE have and do they tell more of the story?


http://www.wcax.com/story/32176339/ny-police-seek-info-in-2012-missing-person-case
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WOAH. Why haven't I seen this before? I believe that answers my question that I had a few pages ago...what length the sleeves on the shirt were. They're short sleeves. SHORT. Ok, I'm off to think some more...
 
I'll admit I'm just finishing page 35 of this thread, so hopefully this hasn't been covered already. I just found this case yesterday for the first time.

I've just been wondering if Colin possibly intentionally left his I.D. on the side of the road. It's just interesting to me that of all things to accidentally be left behind if there was foul play, it would be someone's I.D. That would just seem so lucky (although it hasn't led to anything, but hopefully you all get my drift). I don't know if I'd have the presence of mind to do that in the moment if something bad were happening to me, but it would be pretty clever for him to have tossed it out if he was being assaulted, pulled into a car, or whatnot as a marker of where it happened.
 
goldiegirl said:
I'll admit I'm just finishing page 35 of this thread, so hopefully this hasn't been covered already. I just found this case yesterday for the first time.

I've just been wondering if Colin possibly intentionally left his I.D. on the side of the road. It's just interesting to me that of all things to accidentally be left behind if there was foul play, it would be someone's I.D. That would just seem so lucky (although it hasn't led to anything, but hopefully you all get my drift). I don't know if I'd have the presence of mind to do that in the moment if something bad were happening to me, but it would be pretty clever for him to have tossed it out if he was being assaulted, pulled into a car, or whatnot as a marker of where it happened.
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Welcome to the case, goldiegirl. Really interesting point there...it makes a lot of sense. Hmm...
 
goldiegirl said:
I'll admit I'm just finishing page 35 of this thread, so hopefully this hasn't been covered already. I just found this case yesterday for the first time.

I've just been wondering if Colin possibly intentionally left his I.D. on the side of the road. It's just interesting to me that of all things to accidentally be left behind if there was foul play, it would be someone's I.D. That would just seem so lucky (although it hasn't led to anything, but hopefully you all get my drift). I don't know if I'd have the presence of mind to do that in the moment if something bad were happening to me, but it would be pretty clever for him to have tossed it out if he was being assaulted, pulled into a car, or whatnot as a marker of where it happened.
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Interesting thought. I had not considered that. It would mean Colin was very aware of the circumstances he was in and he was leaving a clue. That would be great self-awareness on his part!

Your mention of assault or being pulled into a car lead me to another thought of why those items would be on the road. Was Colin being robbed? Money would likely be in same area as a license and **if** he had any weed it would likely be in the same area as the pipe used to smoke it. He would have been such an easy target out on that road....especially if any party goers were aware of what might have been in his pockets.

I have so many questions and so few answers.

Thank you for your thoughts goldiegirl!! Keep em coming!!

Justice for Colin!
 
I like the idea of Colin intentionally dropping his ID. Wasn't it a few feet away from the pipe? This leads me to believe that if the ID was intentionally dropped, then so was the pipe. I'm wondering if he dropped them as tracking clues or if he dropped them to get rid of evidence (if he saw a cop). I'd think if he saw a cop, he'd only drop the pipe. Third idea, and the idea I keep coming back to, is that someone else dropped these for him to dispose of evidence.

HOWEVER. There is always the possibility that only one item was intentional, or neither item at all. Sigh...
 
Thinking of Colin and his family. Hope they get answers soon.


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Bump for Colin.

Please take a moment to read this thread and offer any insights you may have.
 
This one is new to me...

Acting state police commander talks priorities
September 15, 2016

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RAY BROOK – For the past four years, state police Capt. John Tibbitts has kept two photos of Colin Gillis on a bulletin board in his office, next to a list of other missing persons.

It’s a visual reminder, he says, not to give up on the search for the young man from Tupper Lake who disappeared in March 2012.

He says the case will continue to be a priority now that he’s taking over as acting commander of state police Troop B, an appointment he hopes will become long-term.

“To this day, that’s one of those cases where I see his face every day,” Tibbitts said. “Once I get set up in this office, I’m sure it’s going to continue that way. That’s one I really want to find closure to.”

...As for Gillis disappearance, Tibbitts said police still don’t have any solid clues about what happened to him, so the investigation has to continue.

“Every rumor, every scrap of conversation, every person that looked cross-eyed to an investigator, they’ve been vetted,” he said. “You know what? They’re going to get vetted again. We’re going to continue this investigation, and if it requires us going back to re-interview people we interviewed right after his disappearance, we’re going to do it again.”
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Read more: http://www.adirondackdailyenterpris...ting-state-police-commander-talks-priorities/

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Where are YOU Colin!?!?!?!

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Thanks for that, tarabull. I'm hoping this will be Colin's year! Great to hear that there is renewed interest in the case.
 
Colin would be celebrating his 23rd birthday today!!!!!!!!!

Thoughts are with his family & friends...

:candle:

Where are you Colin!?!?!?!?!?!

Someone knows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How do THEY sleep at night???????

Tick TALK Tick TALK Tick TALK......................................

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5 years missing is coming up quickly, what are the chances we will hear some follow-up to the reports from March of 2014...

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...Police said although limited searches of the woods and water near where Gillis was last seen will continue, most of the area has been eliminated. The investigation has also focused on people who would have interacted with Gillis at the party.
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http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Follow-Up-Second-murder-conviction-upheld-5323033.php

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WHERE is COLIN???

:candle:
 
Thinking of Colin.

Where are you Colin?

What happened to you and who is responsible? We have tried to figure it out...it's time for someone to talk! It's beyond time to solve this case.

Justice for Colin!
 
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