Found Deceased MA - Austin Schepper, 29, vehicle found, Sturbridge, 11 Feb 2025

[mlhenn]

Police seek missing Sturbridge man

Update: Austin Schepper was found dead in Holland on Feb. 26, according to the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. Police in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, are looking for a man who has been missing since last week and may be in danger. Authorities say 29-year-old Austin Schepper of...

www.nbcboston.com

Police describe Schepper as being a 5'10 white man with brown eyes and brown hair.

He was last seen Feb. 11. Since then, he has not appeared at work, and his cellphone has not been active, with all calls going to voicemail.

 

[mlhenn]

https://www.wwlp.com/news/digital-first/sturbridge-police-seek-publics-help-in-search-for-missing-endangered-man/

His vehicle was found on Monday at Big Bunny Market in Southbridge.

His last known cell phone activity was recorded at 12:30 p.m. in the area of Warren on February 11, but all subsequent calls have gone straight to voicemail.

Schepper is now considered missing and endangered.

 

[mlhenn]

Missing Massachusetts man could be in danger

"My heart's broken," his mom wrote on Facebook. "Please God! Bring my beautiful son home! He is loved and missed!"

www.masslive.com

The Sturbridge Police Department originally released a BOLO for Schepper but later changed it to “missing and endangered.”

“Please know that numerous investigators are currently assigned to this active investigation, and we remain committed to working with all our law enforcement partners in hopes to locate Austin,” the police department wrote on Facebook.

 

[GraceG]

He has no record of any vehicular infractions or other civil/criminal cases in the county in which he disappeared. I'm going to assume, that the "endangered" may be due to a health issue/condition.

Just of note - in his Facebook page it indicates he took a job as head Chef at an Olive Garden in South Dakota in September but in the thread it says that was 2018. Looks like his most recent job was at a music related business.. Austin Schepper

 

[siliconrod]

L/E makes no mention if Austin's phone has been pinged or if cctv video has been recovered where his car was found. This could be a self harm situation but I hope I am wrong.

 

[truthfinder2019]

His FB with more photos

Austin Schepper

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[mlhenn]

Police seek missing Sturbridge man

Update: Austin Schepper was found dead in Holland on Feb. 26, according to the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. Police in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, are looking for a man who has been missing since last week and may be in danger. Authorities say 29-year-old Austin Schepper of...

www.nbcboston.com

Investigators note that Schepper has a valid license to carry a firearm and has been entered into the National Crime Information Center database.

 

[GraceG]

Police seek missing Sturbridge man

Update: Austin Schepper was found dead in Holland on Feb. 26, according to the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. Police in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, are looking for a man who has been missing since last week and may be in danger. Authorities say 29-year-old Austin Schepper of...

www.nbcboston.com

Investigators note that Schepper has a valid license to carry a firearm and has been entered into the National Crime Information Center database.

His having a CCW permit and being entered into the National Crime Center database aren't necessarily related, which the news article didn't really clarify. I assume they are referring to the database in the National Crime Center Information Center. The NCIC is a computerized index of criminal justice information (i.e.- criminal record history information, fugitives, stolen properties, missing persons). It is available to Federal, state, and local law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies and is avaiable for query by authorized individuals with official duties 24/7. National Crime Information Center (NCIC) - FBI Information Systems

 

[weepingangel]

Authorities investigating discovery of person's body in Holland

Discovery Wednesday.

www.telegram.com

On Friday, district attorney's office said in a press release that a body had been recovered in the 100 block area of Union Road in Holland.

The press release referenced an ongoing investigation of a missing person out of Sturbridge, but said the identity of the deceased person had not yet been confirmed.

There is no ongoing threat to the public, the press release states.

In a social media post on Sturbridge police Facebook page, Police Chief Earl Dessert said this is “sad news to report to you.”

 

[mcsleuth24]

Is there any indication of foul play?

 

[weepingangel]

Is there any indication of foul play?

This is all I’ve been able to find

Officials have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to safety as the investigation continues.

Body found in Holland connected to missing persons case

Authorities are actively investigating after a body was recovered in Holland, in connection with an ongoing missing persons case.

www.wwlp.com

 

[GraceG]

Is there any indication of foul play?

Generally when they say "no ongoing threat to public safety" the death is usually by accident, misadventure, or suicide.

 

[weepingangel]

Police ID Worcester County man whose body was found last month

Authorities have identified a Massachusetts man whose body was found last week in connection with a missing persons case.

www.masslive.com

 

[mcsleuth24]

His obituary says he was a victim of a senseless act of violence. Obituary for Austin G. Schepper at Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home

 

[siliconrod]

Authorities ID body found in Holland: 'This remains an ongoing investigation'

Austin Schepper of Sturbridge was subject of missing person search.

www.yahoo.com

 

[siliconrod]

"District Attorney Anthony Gulluni extends his condolences to the victim’s family," the release said.
This was quoted from my previous post. I guess Austin's death is a homicide, how sad.
RIP Austin.

 

[iusedtofloat]

He was also autistic according to his obit. I wonder what happened. poor guy

 

[mcsleuth24]

He was also autistic according to his

"District Attorney Anthony Gulluni extends his condolences to the victim’s family," the release said.
This was quoted from my previous post. I guess Austin's death is a homicide, how sad.
RIP Austin.

Extremely sad, a victim of foul play.

 

[Caring1]

March 11, 2025

HOLLAND, Mass. (WWLP) – A Holland man has been formally arraigned on a murder charge following the discovery of a body in connection with a missing persons investigation.

According to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, Jonathan Poirier was arraigned Monday in Palmer District Court and ordered held without bail in the death of 29-year-old Austin Schepper of Sturbridge.

Poirier is facing one count of murder and is scheduled for his next court appearance on May 6.

https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/man-charged-with-murder-in-connection-with-body-found-in-holland/

 

[weepingangel]

Sturbridge Eagle Scout, found dead at 29, was committed to community service

A Massachusetts man and dedicated Eagle Scout was a "victim of senseless act of violence," on Feb. 26, according to his obituary.

www.masslive.com