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Scott Allen Kleeschulte

Scott Kleeschulte, circa 1988
Information

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: June 8, 1988 from St. Charles, Missouri
  • Classification: Non-Family Abduction
  • Date Of Birth: April 12, 1979
  • Age: 9 years old
  • Height and Weight: 4'4, 60 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, blue eyes. Kleeschulte has three small moles on his face, a small scar on his chin, and freckles across his nose.
Background

Details of Disappearance

Kleeschulte was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. in his hometown of St. Charles, Missouri. He was walking down Ken Drive towards West Adams at the time. A heavy thunderstorm affected the St. Charles area on the day of Kleeschulte's disappearance. A witness told authorities that Kleeschulte had been seen walking before the storm hit the neighborhood and afterwards. He has never been heard from again.

Authorities searched numerous man-made tunnels and caves in the area and also dredged streams in an effort to locate Kleeschulte, but no evidence was produced. Some people believe that Kleeschulte drowned in a flash flood which affected the region after the massive storm, but authorities and his family members believe he was abducted.

In 2007, investigators began investigating Michael J. Devlin for possible involvement in Kleeschulte's disappearance and in several other cases, including the 1991 disappearance of Charles "Arlin" Henderson, and the 2005 disappearance of Bianca Piper. Shawn Hornbeck, a fifteen-year-old boy who disappeared in 2002, and William "Ben" Ownby, a thirteen-year-old boy who was abducted in 2007, were both found alive and well in Devlin's house in January 2007. Ownby had been missing for five days and Hornbeck for over four years. Both boys had been held against their will by Devlin, who subequently pleaded guilty to kidnapping and child molestation and was sentenced to life in prison. Authorities initially suspected Devlin could be linked to other missing child cases, and formed a multi-jurisdictional task force to investigate this theory. In October 2007 the task force dissolved, as it could not find any evidence that Devlin was involved with children other than Hornbeck and Ownby.

Kleeschulte's disappearance remains unsolved.

 

Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
St. Charles Police Department
314-949-3300

Photographs and Images

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Videos and News Clips

Team Hornbeck racing Features Scott Kleeschulte

7th June 2008

Sunday Marks 20 Years Missing For Scott Kleeschulte



Sunday, June 8th mark twenty (20) years since 9 year old Scott Allen Kleeschulte vanished from near his St. Charles, Missouri home during a heavy thunderstorm. Some people believe that Kleeschulte drowned in a flash flood which affected the region after the massive storm, and authorities searched numerous man-made tunnels and caves in the area and also dredged streams in an effort to locate Kleeschulte, but no evidence was produced. Authorities and his family members believe he was abducted.

The number 99 stock car owned and driven by foundation CEO Craig Akers will feature the age-progressed photo of Kleeschulte, also at Montgomery County Speedway.

Saturday is also the debut of the second round of missing children being featured by drivers of stock cars at Montgomery County Speedway. Four additional cars owners will feature other Missouri missing child cases thru their association with Team Hornbeck Racing, LLC. Team Hornbeck Racing’s mission is to provide exposure for long term missing children cases, and to provide monetary support by donating a portion of sponsorship agreements to the foundation. Thru this association the six drivers will work together to feature all of the missing children of Missouri on their race cars throughout the 2008 season.

The other children being featured in round two are: Thomas Darnell, missing from Hollister, MO since 8/27/07; Heather Kullorn, missing from Richmond Heights, MO since 7/15/99; Gina Dawn Brooks, missing from Fredericktown since 8/5/89; and Robin Kerry, missing from St. Louis, MO since 4/5/91.

Montgomery County Speedway, whose ¼ mile high-banked dirt track is billed as ‘The Fastest Little Track in Missouri’, is home to numerous top ranked UMP Modified drivers. Racing is every Saturday night through September, weather permitting. Gates open at 5:00pm and the action starts at 7:00pm. General admission is $10.00 for adults; children 12 and under are free. For more information contact them at 573-835-5656 or on the web at www.themontgomerycountyspeedway.com.

20 Year Anniversary Of The Scott Kleeschulte Disappearance

7th June 2008
Last Edited: Saturday, 07 Jun 2008, 9:34 PM CDT Created: Saturday, 07 Jun 2008, 9:34 PM CDT --- (KTVI - myFOXstl.com) -- It was 20 years ago that one of Missouri’s most heart breaking missing persons' cases took place. Now, two decades later, the search continues for young Scott Keschulte who disappeared from his home in St. Charles. The episode was remembered at the Montgomery City Speedway in New Florence where drivers showed their support. FOX 2's John Auble met with the boy's parents and files this exclusive report. http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6720158&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.2.1