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Joshua D Crane
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Missing Person: Joshua D Crane
Justice for Joshua D Crane — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1How did Joshua's vehicle end up in the Des Moines River if he was last seen heading toward Warsaw, Illinois?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the condition of the vehicle and were there signs of foul play or accident?
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witness
Lead #3Who captured the camera footage of Joshua's vehicle returning to Warsaw at 1:30 PM and what else might they have observed?
Joshua D Crane, a 42-year-old male, disappeared on July 25, 2026, after leaving his workplace in Fort Madison, Iowa around 1 PM. His vehicle was recovered three days later in the Des Moines River between Keokuk, Iowa and Alexandria, Missouri, but Joshua was not found. The circumstances surrounding how his vehicle entered the river remain unclear and require further investigation.
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Lead #4What was discussed during the 3:15 PM phone call with the family member—did Joshua mention his plans or sound distressed?
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location
Lead #5Were there any witnesses or surveillance footage along the route between Warsaw and the Des Moines River recovery site?
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NamUs case MP162404. Missing person: Joshua D Crane.
Last known contact: 2026-07-25 in Warsaw, Hancock, IL. Circumstances: Joshua was last seen leaving his place of employment in Ft.
Madison Iowa on July 25, 2026, at approximately 1pm. Joshua's vehicle was seen on camera returning to Warsaw IL at approximately 1:30pm.
Joshua spoke to a family member on the phone around 3:15pm. Joshua has not been seen or heard from since then.
On July 28th, 2026, Joshua's vehicle was recovered in the Des Moines River between Keokuk Iowa and Alexandria Missouri. Joshua was not recovered from the vehicle or surrounding areas.
Demographics: 42 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 160 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Dark jeans, Blue T-shirt, Work boots. Investigating agency: Hancock County Sheriff's Office | 26-3623 | 2026-07-27.
Timeline of Events
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2026-07-25
13:00Left place of employment
Joshua left his workplace in Fort Madison, Iowa at approximately 1:00 PM
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2026-07-25
13:30Vehicle sighted returning to Warsaw
Joshua's vehicle was captured on camera returning to Warsaw, Illinois at approximately 1:30 PM
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2026-07-25
15:15Last phone contact
Joshua spoke to a family member by phone at approximately 3:15 PM
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2026-07-28
Vehicle recovered
Joshua's vehicle was found in the Des Moines River between Keokuk, Iowa and Alexandria, Missouri; Joshua was not recovered
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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