WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — In a small community in Sauk County, Wis., a father’s anguish deepens as the search for his missing 14-year-old son enters its 10th month.
What You Need To Know
- Sauk County father, Bill Yoblanski, continues the agonizing search for his missing 14-year-old son, James, as the ordeal enters its 10th month
- Despite investigators' efforts, no criminal activity is suspected in James's disappearance
- Bill Yoblanski remains unwavering in his determination, consulting psychics and registering his son on national registries in hopes of bringing him home
- A $10,000 reward is being offered for any information on James's whereabouts, with a GoFundMe campaign established to support the ongoing search efforts
Bill Yoblanski’s heartache is palpable as he continues to seek answers about the whereabouts of his beloved James.
Bill Yoblanski, whose sleepless nights are filled with worry, expressed his pain, saying, “It’s 2 to 3 hours of sleep. There’s not enough.”
James Yoblanski was last seen on surveillance footage leaving his father’s van one June morning, carrying two duffle bags, before disappearing from their Reedsburg home. The abandoned vehicle, along with his father’s cellphone, was later discovered near Devil’s Lake State Park.
Sauk County investigators are actively pursuing leads, although they do not suspect any criminal activity in James Yoblanski’s disappearance. Nonetheless, Bill Yoblanski’s concerns grew when investigators found some of his son’s belongings near a campsite in the area, prompting fears about his safety.
“You can actually see the highway from where that camp was,” he said, contemplating the possibilities.
Despite the challenges, Bill Yoblanski said he refuses to give up hope. He has consulted psychics and registered James Yoblanski on the National Missing and Exploited Children’s Registry, determined to leave no stone unturned in the search for his son.
With 40 children in Wisconsin going missing since James Yoblanski’s disappearance, Bill Yoblanski laments the lack of attention given to such cases.
“James, we want you home. Just come home please,” Bill Yoblanski pleaded, his voice breaking with emotion. “It’s harder and harder every day. Not having you home with your sister and brothers. And we, we miss you so much.”
Bill Yoblanski is offering a $10,000 reward for any information about his son’s whereabouts and urges the public to remain vigilant, particularly in the area between Rio and Sparta, Wisconsin, along Route 71, where a psychic believes his son may potentially be found.
In a bid to amplify efforts, a GoFundMe page has been set up to support the search for James. Those willing to contribute can visit the page, here.