
The person at the center of this case
Donald F Plasse
Justice for Donald F Plasse — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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What circumstances led Plasse to enter the river? Was this intentional or accidental?
Why was Plasse at the Mueller Bridge on Route 202 that day?
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.
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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.
Plasse observed on bank surveillance video wearing red/brown pants, grey sweater, and tan jacket
Plasse entered the Connecticut River from Mueller Bridge on Route 202
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