On a quiet Sunday morning, September 5th, 1982, 12-year-old Johnny Gosch vanished while delivering newspapers in West Des Moines, Iowa. His abandoned wagon, still filled with papers, was the only trace left behind. Convinced their son was abducted, Noreen and John Gosch fought tirelessly to uncover the truth, facing indifference from law enforcement and a case that grew colder by the day. Refusing to let Johnny be forgotten, they pushed his story into the national spotlight—making him one of the first missing children featured on milk cartons. Over four decades later, chilling theories, cryptic sightings, and unanswered questions continue to haunt true crime enthusiasts. What really happened to Johnny Gosch? And could he still be out there?
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On a quiet Sunday morning, September 5th, 1982, 12-year-old Johnny Gosch vanished while delivering newspapers in West Des Moines, Iowa. His abandoned wagon, still filled with papers, was the only trace left behind. Convinced their son was abducted, Noreen and John Gosch fought tirelessly to uncover the truth, facing indifference from law enforcement and a case that grew colder by the day. Refusing to let Johnny be forgotten, they pushed his story into the national spotlight—making him one of the...