KS KS - Jesse Lynn Crookston, 37, Saint Francis, 22 Nov 2020

[SimplyCass]

Ok, I set one up. It’s called “Help find Jesse”.
Can’t figure out how to share it here though.
Wait, can it be set up by me, or does it need to be set up by LE? I have no idea how this works and can’t believe this is happening.

No, it doesn't need to be done by LE. You're just providing a central place to post news and updates for people to follow.

"Help find Jesse" is extremely vague and I still couldn't find it. There's already a big FB page by that name for another missing Jesse.

I don't know how grass-roots organizing works on FB, but you can start making posts, sharing them on your profile, commenting on Cheyenne County FB with the new page. Possibly share the page with an Idaho Falls, ID group or page. Some people have shared the Jesse missing posters on the Kansas Missing & Unsolved page, for instance, which is fairly active.

It seems like the Cheyenne County PD really wants to spread the word to people in the immediate area. Again, finding and posting to related Kansas groups would be a good entry point.

 

[rob68]

If it was just set up, the Help Find Jesse Facebook page might be too new to be searchable yet. The address link from the top of the Help Find Jesse page would be helpful.

 

[Dnp2be]

Ok, I set one up. It’s called “Help find Jesse”.
Can’t figure out how to share it here though.
Wait, can it be set up by me, or does it need to be set up by LE? I have no idea how this works and can’t believe this is happening.

Im on mobile so it may be different if you are not. For me I just copy the website address at the top of the page of the site you want to share. Then once here I click the chain link button on this post reply box. Paste the link in and post your reply. I might not even do it right but if you can get the link in here I’m sure someone can help if Needed.

There’s plenty of very helpful people here and many that will share the page to get the word out. I’m sorry you are going through this. As others have said, if we can help further, please let us know.

 

[Jessesgirl]

You’re quite right about the title. Looks like I can request a name change, but it’ll take a few days.
I think this link should work.
Help find Jesse

 

[eekasaur]

You’re quite right about the title. Looks like I can request a name change, but it’ll take a few days.
I think this link should work.
Help find Jesse

It works, I just joined!

Welcome to Websleuths. I'm sorry you had to find us under these circumstances. Know that we support you and we are all hoping for a safe return home for Jesse.

 

[eekasaur]

I’m jesse’s wife. We were living separately due to work situation.

Jessesgirl, consider checking out this link and emailing to become a verified insider on this case. You'll be able to give us more information than we can find by just Googling without having to explain yourself or provide proof. It can get information out faster.

Verification process for Websleuths

 

[Ssschu]

You’re quite right about the title. Looks like I can request a name change, but it’ll take a few days.
I think this link should work.
Help find Jesse

I grew up in St. Francis and still have a lot of family and friends there. So I will share it on my FB to help get the word around town. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do.

Is the Sheriff's office coordinating any volunteer searches? I can rally people in the community to help.

 

[indicolite22]

Wellcome, @Jessesgirl. I hope this forum can be of help.

Not much information is known at the moment. I'm wondering where Jesse's vehicle was found, at home or parked somewhere in town? Was he last seen in the same area? What is his cell phone situation? Any personal belongings (like phone, keys or wallet) left behind (e.g. at home or in the vehicle)? Would it be unusual for him to be on foot? Any friends that he could have been meeting with in the evening?

ETA: Quote from fb comment by police: "Everything has been accounted for beyond just vehicles." Do they mean guns and hunting gear?

Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office

 

[mlhenn]

Jessesgirl, consider checking out this link and emailing to become a verified insider on this case. You'll be able to give us more information than we can find by just Googling without having to explain yourself or provide proof. It can get information out faster.

Verification process for Websleuths

@Jessesgirl yes, please think about visiting the above link to become a verified insider.
Again, prayers for you & your entire family.

 

[mlhenn]

Help find Jesse

@Jessesgirl thanks for setting this up. I’m sure it’s one of the last things you are wanting to deal with on top of everything that is happening...but I’ve seen a lot of good come out of having a Facebook page as a centralized place with all the info on it.
If you feel up to it, it would be helpful to share LE’s post on the page as well.

 

[mlhenn]

The City of St. Francis

When you visit this page, it mentions the outdoors numerous times, so it makes sense Jesse would be there to hunt.

Cheyenne County and the City of St. Francis are must-see destinations that boast diverse outdoor recreation, numerous historical attractions, a vibrant and inviting main street, and small-town friendly dining opportunities.
Whether you are planning a sight-seeing or hunting trip or considering a move, St. Francis is “As Good As It Gets.” Nestled along the Republican River in the northwest corner of Kansas, St. Francis is easily accessible on US Highway 36 and Kansas Highway 27.

However, if he were last seen at 8:40 that night, I don’t see him going out to hunt at that time.
Questions:
1. What was Jesse doing up until he was last seen?
2. Who was he with or who was around that last saw him? 8:40 seem like a specific time; not 8:30 or a lil before 9...but 8:40.
3. Who reported him missing? If he was there for work/hunting and his family was in a different state, then who was the first to realize he was missing?
4. When was Jesse reported missing?

 

[mlhenn]

I know it stated he was last seen at his house, but was this a second home the family had or was it more like a cabin or hunting lodge? Trying to figure out would it be a place where other hunters would be staying in or close by?

 

[Knox]

You’re quite right about the title. Looks like I can request a name change, but it’ll take a few days.
I think this link should work.
Help find Jesse

I liked your page this morning, good job on setting it up. Websleuths receives a lot of traffic, so the increased visibility should help get the word out. Is there a missing flyer for Jesse with details of last seen, etc? If so you should make it part of the profile picture.

 

[indicolite22]

I know it stated he was last seen at his house, but was this a second home the family had or was it more like a cabin or hunting lodge? Trying to figure out would it be a place where other hunters would be staying in or close by?

His Saint Francis neighbor also (re)posted an appeal on fb. IMO the answer to the above is negative.

 

[oviedo]

Hoping for a positive outcome for his family...

 

[Ssschu]

I know it stated he was last seen at his house, but was this a second home the family had or was it more like a cabin or hunting lodge? Trying to figure out would it be a place where other hunters would be staying in or close by?

Not a cabin or hunting lodge. He lives in a home in town. The St. Francis community is only around 1,300 population to give you an idea of how small it is.

The Sheriff said they're mainly focusing the search on the area within walking distance since his vehicles are accounted for. Of course, the last update was a few days ago so I'm not sure what they're doing now. Curious if the bloodhound was able to help at all.

Hard to imagine what this family is going through right now.

 

[Knox]

Not a cabin or hunting lodge. He lives in a home in town. The St. Francis community is only around 1,300 population to give you an idea of how small it is.

The Sheriff said they're mainly focusing the search on the area within walking distance since his vehicles are accounted for. Of course, the last update was a few days ago so I'm not sure what they're doing now. Curious if the bloodhound was able to help at all.

Hard to imagine what this family is going through right now.

Thanks for the details. St Francis really is small, looks like DG is the only place to shop besides the liquor store in town.
Map, click on link - Google Maps
Local Businesses – The City of St. Francis

Do we know the street address where he was living?

 

[indicolite22]

Do we know the street address where he was living?

Not officially, but I picked up a clue from his neighbor (I may be wrong).

 

[Jessesgirl]

Not a cabin or hunting lodge. He lives in a home in town. The St. Francis community is only around 1,300 population to give you an idea of how small it is.

The Sheriff said they're mainly focusing the search on the area within walking distance since his vehicles are accounted for. Of course, the last update was a few days ago so I'm not sure what they're doing now. Curious if the bloodhound was able to help at all.

Hard to imagine what this family is going through right now.

The bloodhound results were inconclusive.
He lived in the house on weekends, lived in Denver during the week.

 

[Jessesgirl]

I know it stated he was last seen at his house, but was this a second home the family had or was it more like a cabin or hunting lodge? Trying to figure out would it be a place where other hunters would be staying in or close by?

He works in Denver during the week and hunts in Kansas, and stays at his house there, many weekends. Hunting friends also frequently stayed there.