Fredrick Joseph Boehm, known as Little Joe, was 23 when he vanished from Marshall, Texas on the night of January 25, 2001. He was last seen between 11:00 p.m. and midnight after getting an unexpected phone call that visibly upset him. Staying temporarily with friends because his truck was broken, he changed out of pajamas into regular clothes, told a friend’s girlfriend he would not return that night, and walked away on foot. He was carrying a .357 Magnum revolver and left behind medication he took for severe anger, which his family says was unusual for him.

Investigators and family have long suspected foul play. Boehm had involvement with drugs at the time, and police considered a possible drug-related dispute or debt as a motive, but no solid evidence has been made public. His family reported him missing on February 3, 2001, and exhaustive searches and investigations have not produced a trace.

Anyone who knew Fredrick, saw him in Marshall around January 25, 2001, or has information that could help the family and investigators is urged to come forward.