Aidan Jerome Clune was a man who disappeared in 2022. Aidan is from California and was last seen in Nevada; his car was found abandoned in Elko County. He may have been experiencing psychosis when he went missing.
Background[]
Aiden had been suffering from depression due to the pandemic and a recent breakup, according to his family.
Case[]
Disappearance[]
Aiden traveled from California to Utah on April 26, 2022. He then immediately drove to Nevada, staying at a hotel in Wells before checking out at 6:23 AM on April 27. Early that morning, he spoke to his mother over the phone but would not reveal his location. He then traveled south on U.S. Highway 93 and parked his pickup truck on the shoulder near mile marker 23. At approximately 8:50 AM on April 27, a Nevada State Police trooper found his vehicle abandoned.
Investigation[]
According to investigators, Aidan's truck was found with the passenger side door open and his wallet, clothes and belongings, and laptop sitting in the passenger seat. The Sheriff's Office was notified of the situation on April 28, 2022, and began a search for Aidan. His tracks were located, leaving the area where the pickup was abandoned, and he was tracked for more than 10 miles into the wilderness, ending at the North end of the Cherry Creek mountain range. Complicating tracking, Aidan would sometimes take his shoes off during the journey. Soon after, a woman claimed to see Aidan on the train in downtown Salt Lake City. She was able to snap a blurry picture, which family members say may be him. He has not been located despite multiple search efforts.
Characteristics[]
- Brown hair that may be dyed black, semi-long on top and short in the back.
- Brown eyes.
- Prominent dark eyebrows.
- Hair on mid-chest and calves.
- "Scraggly" facial hair growth on chin and upper lip.
- Yellow and Green Oakland A's logo tattooed on ankle.
- Tattoo of ants and centipedes forming a smiley face on his torso.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Black "Northface" brand coat.
- Jeans of an unknown color.
- Black "Nike" brand hi-top shoes.
- Black "Gucci" branded belt.
- May have been wearing a small pink-quartz heart necklace.
- May have been wearing a small earring.
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