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John David Gosch

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John Gosch Cruel,Hoax Another Cruel Hoax?

Almost 24 years to the day of her son's disappearance, Noreen Gosch receives a package containing pictures of a series of boys bound and gagged. Could one be Johnny? Cops in Tampa identify the photos as evidence in a predator case they investigated in the late 1970's. Who sent these photos? And why?

Sex:
Male
Race:
White
Age at Disappearance:
12
Current Age:
43
Height:
5'7"
Weight:
140 lbs
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
  • Brown
Eyes:
  • Blue
Other Phys. Characteristics:
  • Has facial freckles
  • Gap between top front teeth
  • May have "X" branded on his behind
Scars and Tattoos:
Traits and Habits:
  • Practices Yoga
Last Seen:
  • Des Moines , IA
Last updated September 7, 2006

John David Gosch

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Media Photo The second photo delivered to Noreen Gosch s doorstep shows three bound and gagged boys Noreen believed her son was one of them but Florida cops say the photo is from a case they investigated in the late 1970 s missing children,John Gosch
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The second photo delivered to Noreen Gosch's doorstep shows three bound and gagged boys. Noreen believed her son was one of them, but Florida cops say the photo is from a case they investigated in the late 1970's.
Media Photo Johnny on his dirt bike missing children,John Gosch
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Johnny on his dirt bike
Media Photo The hope that this could be a photo of Johnny Gosch was dashed this week Tampa Florida cops say this picture was evidence in a case in the late 1970 s missing children,John Gosch
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The hope that this could be a photo of Johnny Gosch was dashed this week. Tampa, Florida cops say this picture was evidence in a case in the late 1970's.
Media Photo Bonacci standing in front of the ranch where he claims he Johnny Gosch and other boys were held captive missing children,John Gosch
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Bonacci standing in front of the ranch where he claims he, Johnny Gosch, and other boys were held captive.
Media Photo Johnny Gosch departing on a typical Sunday morning paper route missing children,John Gosch
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Johnny Gosch departing on a typical Sunday morning paper route.
Media Photo 24 years after her son s disappearance Noreen Gosch believes he is still alive today Johnny Gosch would be 37 years old missing children,John Gosch
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24 years after her son's disappearance, Noreen Gosch believes he is still alive today. Johnny Gosch would be 37 years old.
Media Photo This digitally enhanced photo showed what Johnny Gosch may have looked like years later missing children,John Gosch
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This digitally enhanced photo showed what Johnny Gosch may have looked like years later.
Media Photo This composite sketch was drawn with the help of Paul Bonacci A man named Emilio is the driver of the car that allegedly kidnapped Johnny missing children,John Gosch
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This composite sketch was drawn with the help of Paul Bonacci. A man named "Emilio" is the driver of the car that allegedly kidnapped Johnny.
Media Photo A photo of the branding said to be imprinted on Johnny among other molested boys missing children,John Gosch
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A photo of the branding said to be imprinted on Johnny, among other molested boys.

John David Gosch

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Media Photo
The second photo delivered to Noreen Gosch's doorstep shows three bound and gagged boys. Noreen believed her son was one of them, but Florida cops say the photo is from a case they investigated in the late 1970's.
Media Photo
Johnny on his dirt bike
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Johnny Gosch departing on a typical Sunday morning paper route.
Media Photo
This digitally enhanced photo showed what Johnny Gosch may have looked like years later.
Media Photo
This composite sketch was drawn with the help of Paul Bonacci. A man named "Emilio" is the driver of the car that allegedly kidnapped Johnny.
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A photo of the branding said to be imprinted on Johnny, among other molested boys.

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