New leads and information about what happened the night a Moorcroft man went missing more than two years ago have been coming in, according to a private investigator who recently picked up the case, as the reward money increases to $14,750 following a fundraiser for the family. Searches for Chance continue throughout July 9th, and investigators announce at the end of the day that the search will continue the following day. Chance went missing on July 6 after going for a walk to cool down following a family discussion that some have, at times, framed as an argument. He called her during the outing after he had an argument with his golf partners and asked her to pick him up so they could return to their home in Wyoming. The walk begins at the Domino's Pizza, where Chance had been seen for the last time by a witness the night of his disappearance, and continues to the last area he was seen on surveillance video. Chance Englebert went missing from Gering, Nebraska July 6th, 2019 at the age of 25. Over the next couple of hours, Chance made numerous attempts to contact friends and family with his cell phone in the hope one of them could give him a ride back to Moorcroft. Englebert's wife last spoke to him at 7:46 p.m. East Palestine residents said the officials giving the all-clear on safety inspections doesnt quite align with the symptoms theyre still experiencing. She said theres a lot of false information and accusations against her family. Efforts included at least 18 different agencies and hundreds of people doing ground and air searches. Chance Englebert, 25, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, has been missing since Saturday, July 6. . Chance calls his wife, Baylee, from the golf course and explains that he is upset over a comment about his new job made by one of Baylee's family members. A strong thunderstorm went through Gering around 9 pm that evening, so Chances family speculated he may have sought shelter inside a local business or nearby building. It was just no way, Miller said. Claims unfounded, doctor says, US asks Mexico to extradite El Chapos son, Chemical burns, nose bleeds: Symptoms still abound in East Palestine, FAA to investigate the string of close-calls: Expert, Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport; man arrested, Chocolate peanut butter cups recalled nationwide, DeSantis ends Disney's self-governing status, World turned 'blind eye' to Crimea: Ukrainian Parliament member, KFC bringing back 'buzzworthy' item after 9 years, Polls show Trump leading DeSantis as 2024 GOP nominee, USDA panel unveils ways to resolve discrimination in farming, Norfolk Southern CEO to testify before Congress, Lori Vallow knew right from wrong, victims family says, Murdaugh trial: What to expect from jurys crime scene visit. It was reported that Baylee asked for a death certificate early on in the investigation. NewsNation first reported Wednesday about Englebert vanishing while visiting his in-laws in the tiny Nebraska town in 2019. Im really ready for the day that we do have answers, though., Engleberts family continues to search and raise awareness. Chance is calling several friends and family members during this time asking for a ride, however he is not able to secure one due to his distance from his home in Wyoming. He acknowledged that while authorities have no evidence to indicate foul play in this case, they also have no evidence to rule it out completely. 9:08 pm:A strange text is sent from Chance's phone. His last known (location) was in close proximity to the river.. Chance calls his wife, Baylee, from the golf course and explains that he is upset over a comment about his new job made by one of Baylee's family members. The last text message - an incomprehensible jumble of numbers and emojis - was sent from his phone at 9: . At this point, theres no evidence to show that it is a homicide but there really isnt evidence to show that its not, either.. A witness tells investigators that she sees Chance at around 7:49 pm walking past a Domino's Pizza restaurant on 10th Street in Gering. 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EDGEMONT - Last Monday, July 6, marked the one year anniversary of the disappearance of Chance Englebert, formerly of Edgemont, who was last seen walking in Gering and Terrytown, Neb., based on video surveillance obtained by the Gering Police Department. Because the bone was found with a piece of fabric that doesnt match the description of Chances last-known clothing, it is unlikely the remains belong to him, but investigators arent ruling out a connection until they receive the final DNA testing results. Moselle crime scene: What will Murdaugh jury see? Eads said authorities have enlisted outside investigators and K-9 teams to help with the search. Baylee speaks to Chance for the last time, Last confirmed physical sighting of Chance, A strange text is sent from Chance's phone, Chance is seen for the last time on Chance Englebert's wife, Baylee, wants me cited for stopping at their house. According to officials, cell phone data had been recovered, indicating that Chance's phone pinged for the last time with a tower near the Riverview Golf Course, and that his phone had been used for the last time shortly after 9:00 pm on the night of his disappearance. Location). He left with his wife, Baylee, and their infant son. His cell phone last pinged near a tower by Western Travel Terminal, and an incoherent text message was the last anybody had seen or heard from him. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved button-down Wrangler shirt, Wrangler blue jeans, Roper boots, and black-and-white trucker-style ball cap. And that, she said, made Englebert more upset. Rescue personnel and volunteers used search dogs to cover an area that encompassed parts of Colorado as well as Wyoming and Nebraska. 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A native of Edgemont, South Dakota, Chance competed in rodeo competitions in high school and attended Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he studied welding and diesel mechanics. A local hunter finds partial human remains on a property in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska near the North Platte River on October 18, 2021. He asks her to come and pick him up and take him home during this call. The night he disappeared, Chance was last seen in surveillance video around 10 pm walking past local businesses near the intersection of Terry Boulevard and Stable Club Road in Terrytown, Nebraska. I can look at different facts of the case and how he was as a person and essentially drive myself crazy with what could have happened or what did happen, she said. And that, she said, made Englebert more upset. Chance is seen for the last time on surveillance video near the intersection of Terry Boulevard and Stable Club Road in Terrytown, Nebraska. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved button-down Wrangler shirt, Wrangler blue jeans, Roper boots, and black-and-white trucker-style ball cap. Is Chinas threat akin to rise of Nazi Germany? Chance was last seen Saturday July 6th @ 7 pm in Gering, NE.. Officials release another image of Chance. The authorities searched the North Platte River, the Gering Central Canal, and all the lakes and ponds in the vicinity. Chance had been playing golf with his wifes relatives when a comment about his job angered him, and he called his wife to give him a ride home. Miller and Engleberts mom dont think that could have happened. This last time Chance Englebert was seen was on surveillance footage that showed him walking down the 700 block of O Street in Gering, wearing Wrangler jeans and shirt and a trucker's cap. Members of Chance's family, including his wife, Baylee, make a plea to the public to come forward with any information regarding Chance's disappearance. Englebert was last seen on surveillance video on July 6, 2019, confirming Chance walked north on 10th Street and then cut west through Terrytown. We just ask anybody to send any information., Bayle said the T-shirt Englebert was wearing the night he disappeared was grayish purple; had, like, streaks of gray in it.. But theres also no evidence to suggest it didnt.. A member of the Ukrainian Parliament says Russias invasion of Ukraine began in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea. A local hunter finds partial human remains on a property in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska near the North Platte River on October 18, 2021. A year after Chance disappeared, friends and family of Chance, as well as several members of the community take a walk and hold a prayer vigil for Chance. I dont know who did it, I honestly dont. One theory investigators are looking at is the possibility Englebert could have wandered into or fell in a nearby river during a powerful story. When Chance didnt return by the next morning, his family notified local law enforcement, who launched an investigation and wide-scale search. Download the Uncovered Citizen Detective Guide to learn more about how thoughtful and safe online sleuthing. According to CCTV footage, he was last seen rambling in downtown Gering on the 700 block of O Street, wearing Wrangler jeans, a plaid shirt, and a trucker's cap. Chance had recently lost his job when the 580 Blackjewel LLC mining company suffered bankruptcy. So far, the investigators have not been able to explain what the text meant. Ill call you back. Because the bone was found with a piece of fabric that doesnt match the description of Chances last-known clothing, it is unlikely the remains belong to him, but investigators arent ruling out a connection until they receive the final DNA testing results. This tower shows his phone pinging for the last time roughly 2-3 miles south or southeast of the tower. Listen to episode 197 of The Vanished podcast to dive deeper into Chance's disappearance. Thats the only person Id like to talk to, he said, expressing a desire to ask about what really happened that night and afternoon.. Eads said authorities have enlisted outside investigators and K-9 teams to help with the search. Together, they went to Baylee's grandparents' house to pick up a few things. Baylees grandfather drove around town looking for Chance, but his search came up empty, and no one has heard from Chance since. Chance Englebert, then 25, disappeared July 6, 2019, during a weekend trip with his wife and young son to visit her family in Gering, Nebraska. She had inherited the money following the death of a family member and decided to put the money into the fund because all she wants is to know what happened to her grandson. If you're not familiar with this case, Baylee and Banks are Chance's wife and son. In the video, Englebert can be seen looking at his phone and then taking a 90-degree turn to the left, as if following a map. According to police Chief George Holthus, over 147 people participate in ground searches in the area that Chance was last seen and 2,400 acres of land had been searched. He said they have conducted search warrants and polygraph tests as they chased down leads.