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Teen Vanishes During 8-Block Walk to Meet Coworker | Jason Jolkowski Case

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Mysteries at Bedtime
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Mar 3, 2026
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Summary

19-year-old Jason Jolkowski left his Omaha home at 10:45 AM on June 13th, 2001, walking to Benson High School to meet a coworker for a ride to work. He never arrived. Last seen by a neighbor walking down his street - then he vanished. No witnesses after 10:45 AM. No body, no belongings, no evidence of struggle. Never appeared on school surveillance cameras. His car stayed in the shop. His final paycheck was never collected. No bank, phone, or social security activity in 23+ years. Jason was 6'1", 160 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes. Last seen wearing black dress pants, white Cubs shirt, blue Cubs cap, black shoes, carrying red Fazoli's shirt. His mother Kelly founded Project Jason to help families of missing persons. Jason's Law created Nebraska's statewide missing persons database. If you have information: contact Omaha Police (402) 444-5818 or (402) 444-5690. Case remains open after two decades. You can get early and ad free access to this show and more here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.