Student missing for 47 years finally found dead in car at bottom of canal
Posted February 21, 2023 by: Admin
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Kyle Clinkscales, a 22-year-old student who vanished in 1976, has finally been solved after his skeletal remains were identified. Kyle was last seen working at a bar in LaGrange, Georgia, before setting off on a drive back to Auburn University, a journey of around 35 miles. However, he never made it to his destination, and for 47 years, authorities searched for any sign of him. Despite extensive searches of lakes and other bodies of water, his car and body were never found, leaving investigators baffled.
His parents, John and Louise, were devastated by their son’s disappearance, and in the years that followed, they received a call from someone claiming that Kyle had been killed and his body dumped. But it wasn’t until December 2021 that a breakthrough finally came. A passerby spotted a white Ford Pinto in a creek in Cusseta, Alabama, and upon investigation, authorities discovered human remains, a wallet, ID, and credit cards in the car. DNA analysis confirmed that the remains were indeed those of Kyle Clinkscales.
While the identification of Kyle’s remains has brought closure to his family and friends, the circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery. Authorities are still unsure whether he accidentally drove into the canal or whether he was murdered. His death is a tragic reminder of the many missing persons cases that remain unsolved, leaving families to wonder for years about the fate of their loved ones.
Despite the passage of time, Kyle’s friends and family remember him fondly. Described as a “sweet guy” who was kind to everyone, he was well-liked and respected by those who knew him. Sadly, both of his parents have since passed away and were never able to learn the truth about what happened to their son. While no one has been charged with Kyle’s murder, the identification of his remains is a significant step towards justice and closure for his loved ones.
