
The person at the center of this case
Jance Wesly Varela
Justice for Jance Wesly Varela โ the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Jance not call his mother on her birthday when this was completely out of character for him?
What new information did investigators receive in March 2023 that raised concern about his wellbeing?
Given his brain tumor diagnosis in May 2022 and cognitive concerns, could he have been disoriented or confused after June 1?
Jance Wesly Varela, a 40-year-old man from Montana, was last seen on June 1, 2022, at a bowling alley in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has been missing for nearly three years. He had been diagnosed with a brain tumor in May 2022 and struggled with homelessness and opioid addiction, raising concerns about his wellbeing and ability to care for himself. Despite his mother's persistent efforts and community volunteers conducting searches and distributing fliers, police initially declined an active investigation, though new information later raised concerns about his safety.
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Are there homeless shelters, hospitals, or social service locations in Fort Collins where Jance might have sought help?
Who were Jance's associates or friends in Fort Collins who might have information about his disappearance?
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Jance was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May 2022, which may have affected his cognitive function.
Jance was last seen at a bowling alley in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Jance failed to call his mother on her 60th birthday, which was out of character for him.
Mother Linda Varela Adams reported Jance missing after he failed to contact her on her birthday.
Nearly nine months after disappearance, Larimer County Sheriff's Office issued first news release citing new information raising concern about his wellbeing.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
For information leading to the resolution of this case