Finding into death of John Kisylyczka
Deceased
John Kisylyczka
Demographics
20y, male
Date of death
1971-06-01
Finding date
2015-01-22
Cause of death
Unknown causes
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John Kisylyczka disappeared on 1 June 1971 at age 20. His motor vehicle was found in Marysville in May 1972, and subsequent searches were unsuccessful. The coroner found insufficient evidence to determine the cause or circumstances of his death, though his brother believed he died by suicide in an abandoned mineshaft. The case highlights challenges in investigating missing persons from over 40 years ago, including loss of historical records, limitations of 1970s police investigation techniques, and the difficulty establishing facts when remains are never recovered. Modern forensic databases and cold case review procedures were applied, but without new evidence or remains discovery, the circumstances remain unknown.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- Prolonged absence from contact with any persons
- Motor vehicle found abandoned in Marysville
- History of long-term depression with familial aspect
- Possible access to firearm
- Loss of historical records and search documentation
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