Found Deceased OR - Joseph Bucher, 63, from Eugene, vehicle found 12/4 near USFS Rd 5824 off Hwy 58 bet Westfir & Lowell, last contact 30 Nov 2023

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63-year-old Lane County man missing; vehicle found in wooded area between Westfir and Lowe

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Eugene Police Department are looking for 63-year-old Joseph James Bucher.Bucher’s vehicle was located by an Oregon State P

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LANE COUNTY, Ore. — The Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Eugene Police Department are looking for 63-year-old Joseph James Bucher.

LCSO Case #23-6360 — Missing Person from Eugene (Photo)

The Lane County Sheriff's Office and Eugene Police Department are looking for 63-year-old Joseph James Bucher. Bucher's vehicle was located by an Oregon State Police...

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Per the link, NF 5824 Is a long, winding trail road through dense woods with no obvious nearby residences. Lookout Pointe Lake is to the west, with Highway 58 running parallel to the lake itself. At the junction of NF 5824 and W. Boundary Road there is an opening directly to the lake.

The MSM and LE reports above indicate that "Bucher’s vehicle was located by an Oregon State Police Trooper on 12/04/23 in a wooded area near USFS Rd. 5824 off of Hwy. 58 between Westfir and Lowell" but we do not have an exact location.

Was Joseph perhaps known to frequent this general area? Wondering if his family knew of any plans he had for activities in this area? There's no mention of possible damage to his vehicle or what may have been found inside the vehicle.

 

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Family and friends speak out about disappearance of Eugene man

The family of 63-year-old Joe Bucher believe he was wrongfully denied mental health services before he went missing in the Willamette National Forest.

www.kezi.com

LANE COUNTY, Ore. -- Family and friends of a missing Eugene man are voicing their concerns and frustrations as they believe his disappearance was preventable.

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Bucher's son Jacob said his father has suffered from mental health conditions including bipolar disorder. Jacob said his dad had previously been able to admit himself into mental health care services without issue, but he recently was denied care before going missing.

More at link.

 

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Missing Lane County man found deceased in remote creek

Joseph James Bucher, who went missing in late November, was found deceased in a remote forest far to the south of Oakridge.

www.kezi.com

LANE COUNTY, Ore. – A man who went missing in late November was found deceased in a creek last Saturday, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office reported.

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On December 20, the LCSO said Bucher was found dead in a creek bed far to the south of Oakridge on December 16. Deputies said an investigation into Bucher’s death is ongoing, but there is currently no indication of foul play. The LCSO thanked Linn County Sheriff Search and Rescue for their help in the case.