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Donald F Plasse
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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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evidence
Lead #1Bank surveillance video from approximately one hour before river entry—what does it reveal about Plasse's state of mind or circumstances?
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location
Lead #2Why did Plasse enter the river at this specific location on this date? Were there triggering events?
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clue
Lead #3Ice-covered river severely limited recovery efforts—could Plasse have survived or been swept downstream?
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 that time of year significantly hampered search operations. His whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Massachusetts State Police.
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Massachusetts State Police - Northwestern District, Hampshire County District Attorney's Office
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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
14:15Last seen on surveillance
Plasse observed on bank surveillance video wearing red/brown pants, grey sweater, and tan jacket
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2026-01-13
15:15Entered Connecticut River
Plasse entered the Connecticut River from Mueller Bridge on Route 202; river was ice-covered at time of incident
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Case Information
Incident:January 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Last Updated:May 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Last Updated:May 15, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4135869225
You can remain anonymous