Above: Culp, circa 2009
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: July 16, 2009 from Hillsboro, Missouri Classification: Lost/Injured Missing Date Of Birth: November 3, 1976 Age: 32 years old Height and Weight: 5'8, 149 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Culp's nickname is Junior.
Details of Disappearance
Culp was last seen in Hillsboro, Missouri on July 16, 2009. He was boating with his friend and boss, Bobbie J. Brown, on the Mississippi River in Brown's boat, an 1982 Alweld Utility boat. The boat's outboard motor malfunctioned and the two men to get to shore using the boat's trolling motor when, at around 6:00 p.m., a sudden thunderstorm developed. Culp fell overboard, possibly as the result of a lightning strike, and disappeared. He has never been heard from again.An extensive search of the river turned up no sign of Culp or his body. His wife stated he is a strong swimmer. Culp left behind two sons. He is presumed to have drowned, but his case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated January 17, 2010; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department
636-797-5513
Missouri State Highway Patrol
KPLR 11
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch