Samuel David Schrup was 32 when he was last seen by his father in New Mexico on July 11, 2009. His vehicle was later found abandoned on Shrine Pass Road in Eagle County, Colorado; investigators determined the car had been there since at least July 22, 2009, and it was covered in dust and pine needles as if it had been stationary for some time. A handwritten journal inside included a final cryptic entry reading about to hike a hill. See you after ; .

Searchers located a nearby campsite but found no sign of Samuel. K-9 teams, including bloodhounds, and other search and rescue resources combed the rugged terrain without producing leads. An initial 2009 search of the vehicle did not recover a handgun Samuel was known to carry; the firearm was found concealed in the car during a later search in 2011 when the vehicle was released to family.

The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office continues to keep the case open. If anyone knew Samuel, saw him near Shrine Pass in July 2009, or has information about that hike or the campsite, please come forward.