Darkness of the St Charles Trails: The Disappearance of Scott Kleeschulte

A Simpler Time True Crime

It was the last day of school, and 9-year-old Scott from St. Charles, Missouri, was ready to dive into summer. He started the season like so many other kids—riding his bike and exploring a nearby wooded area popular with local children. But in a single moment, Scott vanished. That same afternoon, a powerful thunderstorm swept through the area, triggering flash floods. At first, many believed he may have been caught in the rising waters, prompting an urgent and widespread search. But when no trace of him was found in those early days, investigators began to suspect something far more sinister. Over the years, Scott’s case has taken many turns—through rumors, leads, and dead ends—but one thing has never surfaced: the truth about what happened to him that day. A new task force formed just this year is hoping to change that.
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