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Donald F Plasse

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Donald F Plasse

Case
#1349
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jan 21, 2026
Massachusetts State Police - Northwestern District, Hampshire County District Attorney's Office
Missing Person · Open
116 days waiting

Missing Person: Donald F Plasse

Justice for Donald F Plasse — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What circumstances led Plasse to enter the river? Was this intentional or accidental?

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location
Lead #2

Why was Plasse at the Mueller Bridge on Route 202 that day?

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timeline
Lead #3

What occurred during the one-hour gap between the surveillance video and river entry?

Donald F Plasse, a 63-year-old man, entered the Connecticut River from the Mueller Bridge on Route 202 in South Hadley, Massachusetts on January 13, 2026 at approximately 3:15 PM. Despite multiple recovery efforts, he has not been located; ice coverage on the river at the time of year has significantly hampered search operations. Anyone with information about Mr. Plasse's whereabouts or circumstances leading to this incident is urged to contact the investigating authorities.

Case
#1349
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jan 21, 2026
Massachusetts State Police - Northwestern District, Hampshire County District Attorney's Office

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

Ice coverage severely hampered recovery efforts—could the body have been carried downstream?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP154205. Missing person: Donald F Plasse.

Last known contact: 2026-01-13 in South Hadley, Hampshire, MA. Circumstances: Mr.

Plasse entered into the Connecticut River off the Mueller Bridge on Route 202 in South Hadley on 1/13/2026 at approximately 1515 hours. Plasse has yet to be located despite multiple recovery attempts.

Due to the time of year, the river was covered in ice, making recovery efforts difficult. Demographics: 63 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Plasse was seen on bank surveillance video an hour before entering into the CT River wearing red/brown pants, a grey sweater, and a tan jacket.

It is believed these are the same clothes he was wearing upon entering the water.. Investigating agency: Massachusetts State Police - Northwestern District Attorney's Office - Hampshire County Office | 2026-109-26 | 2026-01-13.

Timeline of Events

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2026-01-13
14:15

Last known sighting on surveillance

Plasse observed on bank surveillance video wearing red/brown pants, grey sweater, and tan jacket

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2026-01-13
15:15

Entry into Connecticut River

Plasse entered the Connecticut River from Mueller Bridge on Route 202

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Case Information

Incident:January 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Last Updated:May 8, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Last Updated:May 8, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 4135869225
You can remain anonymous