The Disappearance of Joseph Pichler

Pichler was last heard from in Bremerton, Washington, at 4:15 a.m. on January 5, 2006, when he called a friend on his cell phone. He’s never been seen or heard from again. His silver 2005 Toyota Corolla was discovered on January 9, 2006, half a mile from Port Madison Narrows, near the intersection of Wheaton Way and Sheridan Road in Bremerton. This case summary includes a photo of the car.

Except for his wallet and car keys, Pichler’s personal belongings were all left behind when he vanished. His apartment was unlocked and the lights were turned on, which was unusual for him.

Pichler is regarded as being in danger; his poetry indicated he was depressed and left them. He asked that his younger brother receive his possessions and said that he wished he had been a “stronger brother” for him. However, there is no concrete proof that he committed suicide, and Pichler did not state explicitly in his writings that he intended to do so. He was in good spirits when he was with his friends, according to those who last saw him.

police had a theory Although search dogs did not follow Pichler’s scent to the bridge, and his family does not believe he was depressed or suicidal at the time of his disappearance, Pichler committed suicide by jumping off a bridge into the Port Madison Narrows. His family suspects foul play may have been involved in Pichler’s death.

Pichler started acting at the age of six and worked as an actor while living sporadically in Los Angeles, California, until 2002. He has appeared in numerous advertisements and television programmes, as well as having important roles in a number of films, such as The Fan, the third and fourth instalments of the Beethoven film series, and Children on Their Birthdays. He has also done voice-over work.

He reportedly resented having to go back to Bremerton, his hometown, but he quickly adjusted. After turning 18, he received a sizable sum of money from his trust fund and established his own home, but he frequently visited his family’s house.

He had started working at Teletech as a full-time telephone technician two months before he vanished. Additionally, he was using alcohol and drugs recreationally. He had stopped acting in Bremerton, but after getting his braces off, he intended to go back and resume it there. His family was going to help him out in this.

Bremerton High School class of 2005 alumnus Pichler. At the time of his disappearance, he kept a pet guinea pig and loved to play the card game Magic: The Gathering. He enjoys Mexican food, especially the chips and salsa, and food from Jack In The Box restaurants. His disappearance remains unsolved.

Investigating Agency

• Bremerton Police Department 360-473-5228