MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 2023-185
Seth VanOsdale
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Open
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Missing From:
Monroeville, Indiana
Summary:
Seth VanOsdale is a Monroeville man who has been missing since April 1, 2023. He was last seen at Parkview Regional Medical Center getting stitches removed from his arm on April 1, 2023. At the time of his disappearance, Seth had just become a father, and detectives with the Allen County Sheriff's Department have been investigating Seth's case.
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Circumstances of Disappearance:
Seth VanOsdale was last seen at Parkview Regional Medical Center getting stitches removed from his arm on April 1, 2023. The family of Seth Vanosdale has not seen him since March 23, though the last confirmed sighting was on April 1 at the medical center. The Allen County Sheriff's Department says Seth Vanosdale was reported missing April 18.
Additional Details:
Shyla and Sheri say Seth was a kind and caring person. At the time of his disappearance, Seth had just become a father. Detective Gabriel Furnish is investigating this case. He tells me Justin Daniel Patrick is a person of interest. Furnish says they are searching for Patrick and want to speak to him. Detectives with the Allen County Sheriff's Department have been investigating Seth's case. But Aker and VanOsdale say information is limited. As of August 27, 2026, Seth Jacob Vanosdale remains listed on the Indiana Missing Person Spreadsheet with last seen date of 03-23-2023.
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Share what you learnTimeline of Events
One-year anniversary; family reiterates plea for information, noting investigation details remain limited
Family appeals publicly for information; Detective Furnish identifies Justin Daniel Patrick as person of interest in case
Seth VanOsdale officially reported missing to Allen County Sheriff's Department
Seth VanOsdale last seen at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne getting stitches removed from his arm
Associated Persons
Gabriel F. (Detective) - Living
Justin Daniel P. (Person of Interest) - Unknown
Sheri V. (Mother) - Living
Shyla A. (Sister) - Living
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