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Case File 4346DMNY

Joseph David Helt

Missing since January 16, 1987 from Ellenville, Ulster County, New York

Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics Date Of Birth : July 18, 1969

: July 18, 1969 Age at Time of Disappearance : 17 years old

: 17 years old Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance : 5'9" (175 cm); 150 lbs (68 kg)

: 5'9" (175 cm); 150 lbs (68 kg) Distinguishing Characteristics : White male. Blond hir; brown eyes.

: White male. Blond hir; brown eyes. Clothing : A camouflage jacket, a t-shirt, a long sleeve thermal shirt, a grey hooded sweatshirt, and white high-top tennis shoes.

: A camouflage jacket, a t-shirt, a long sleeve thermal shirt, a grey hooded sweatshirt, and white high-top tennis shoes. Dentals : Available

: Available DNA : Available

: Available AKA: Joe

Circumstances of Disappearance

Joseph Helt was last seen on January 16, 1987, hiking near Sam's Point ice caves in Ellenville, New York.

Joe was partying that night with several friends at the derelict Mount Cathalia Lodge. In the early hours of Saturday morning, Joe and four acquaintances went for a joyride in the area near the Sam's Point Ice Caves. The car apparently got stuck in a ditch, but the four young men were unable to push it out. After some minutes, Joe lost his patience and decided to walk the approximate five miles back down to the village. Joe apparently never made it off the mountain, as this was the last time he was seen. Joe didn't show up for his shift at the Auction Barn in Napanoch the next day.



Over the following days, searchers combed the area around Sam's Point. NY State Forest Rangers, state police helicopters, and tracking dogs were brought in to no avail. In fact, no apparent trace of Joe has ever been found.

Investigators

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: New York State Police

Troop F, Ellenville Station

Ellenville, NY

845-626-2800

Agency Case Number: SJS#3009202

NCMEC Number: NCMC1150362



Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.