Nebraska Authorities Find Body That Could Belong to Missing Moorcroft Man Chance Englebert

A body recently discovered near Gering, Nebraska, could belong to Chance Englebert from Moorcroft, who vanished over six years ago. The discovery was made near Scotts Bluff National Monument, roughly 3 to 5 miles from where surveillance cameras last recorded Englebert walking alone in Terrytown. A thorough investigation is underway to confirm the identity of the remains.

Background of the Disappearance

Englebert, then 25, was visiting his wife’s family in Gering in July 2019. After a day of golfing with his father-in-law and others, a comment about his new job reportedly upset him. Englebert had recently been laid off from a coal mine but was scheduled to start a new job shortly after this trip. Following an argument, he attempted to leave, calling a friend from Gillette to pick him up. Englebert intended to walk the 35 miles to Torrington, Wyoming.

Last Known Movements

Englebert was last seen on Gering’s 700 block of O Street wearing Wrangler jeans and a trucker’s cap. Around 9:08 p.m., his phone sent a text message filled with numbers and emojis, which his mother found unusual as he did not use emojis. Since then, multiple agencies and volunteers have searched extensively but found no concrete leads.

New Developments in the Investigation

Brian Eads from the Gering Police Department, along with private investigator Ryan Couch, believe the body found may belong to Englebert. The area was always considered a possible location where he might have disappeared. Authorities were seen treating the site as a crime scene.

Witness Reports

• Two women, in their mid-20s, were reported running and screaming near Five Rocks and Stable Club roads on the same night Englebert disappeared.
• They were allegedly picked up by a white pickup truck towing a small boat.
• Four witnesses have stepped forward to confirm seeing these women, and their testimonies have been shared with the police.

Family’s Call for Patience

Dawn Englebert, Chance’s mother, advised patience and respect for law enforcement’s investigation. The family is keenly awaiting official confirmation about the remains.

Emegypt will continue to follow this developing story as more information becomes available.