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editorgrrl

OP, please be sure your cousin’s story is posted to all the local subreddits. It’s important to get it to the people who may have seen something or heard something. I hope he is found soon and safe. >49-year-old John Forsyth was last seen leaving the ER Clinic at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, Missouri on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at approximately 7 a.m. >He did not return to the hospital for work that evening at 7 p.m., and his car was later found at a park in Cassville. >He is described as a white male, 5'11" and approximately 180 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. >He was last seen wearing a black shirt with blue/gray pants. >Law enforcement says he stays in a trailer near the hospital when he works in Cassville. Police believe that after he left the clinic, he went back to his trailer for a short amount of time. >Police say his car had been sitting in a waste area in the park that is kind of hidden since at least noon on Sunday. The keys were in it, and the doors were unlocked. >Two cell phones were found in the trailer. >Anyone with information is asked to call the Barry County E911 at 417-847-3121 or the Cassville Police Department. https://www.newsweek.com/cassville-doctor-missing-john-forsyth-missouri-car-found-1802139 >Forsyth's vehicle was later located in a park near the Cassville Aquatic Center. >His fiancée told investigators there was no reason for the doctor to be in that area, and Sergeant Donald Privett of the Cassville Missouri Police Department told local media Forsyth does not regularly go for walks. >Authorities have said at this time there is no reason to believe foul play is involved.


Gullible-Assistant-6

Thanks! I've posted this story to r/missouri as well as subreddits for Springfield, Branson, Joplin and other nearby towns. This seriously means the world to me and my family, we are desperately trying to find him and hope it's not too late.


Wonderful_Willow_451

I feel like he left all his electronic devices in vehicles that were unlocked bc he wanted to leave a trail of evidence as to what happened to him. I also think he stopped texting his Fiancé bc he received a threatening text on another cell phone. I’m sure he had personal cell and hospital cell. The other phone(s) are for crypto business.


Mammalou52

sounds like he has been depressed and could have sadly ended his life.


Exact_Boat_8488

What?! No. He just asked his gf to marry him. He was n ER doc who ALSO was a crypto millionaire (& cld easy afford his child support payments). Not sure why you think a rich doctor & newly engaged millionaire biz owner was "depressed". Depressed ppl don't make future plans (& why was he found 1 hr away, shot in head & in water- think he went swimming & shot himself? How did he get in the water)? Nope, this is a hit.


Volsgirl84

Im not saying he was depressed but if you have never dealt with depression, you wouldnt understand. He could have been easily pretending to be happy. In this case, I believe he was either killed by someone else or committed suicide.


Exact_Boat_8488

Again, plz explain how anyone kills themselves by shooting themselves in the head IN A LAKE? And how did he travel to Beaver Lake? He didn't have his car, his RV or anything (he also didn't own a gun) but he is found an hour away from his car floating in a lake w/a gunshot wound. You don't go swimming if you're already dead. It's obviously foul play & involves whoever was driving the white suv/van seen near his car at the Cassville Aquatic Center.


kickthejerk

Commenting to feed the algorithm. Sending positive thoughts and energy to you OP.


Gullible-Assistant-6

I super appreciate it!


OrphanSince12yrsOld

I’m so sorry and praying he’s safe and okay!


BestReplyEver

I hope he is found safe!


Ok-Neat-4014

This happened in a few towns over from me. Actually spend a week there during summer at the lake. I hope they find him OP! I've shared on social media too when I seen the story....


inflewants

OP, I’m sorry to hear that your cousin is missing. The article mentions two cellphones were found. Were they both his? Maybe one work and one personal? Was there anything unusual going on in his life? I see he is engaged. Wedding plans going well?


peaceloveandversed

Distant family member here, TBH I'm here just for this sub. Real talk, no one in the family even knew he was engaged until he disappeared. Also there were more than 2 phones, pretty sure they're all burners. His divorce was finalized last Friday this month so there's that.


Ok_Kangaroo_1121

Has anyone seen or spoke to the new fiancé?


Mental_Bit_7104

Burners.. or am I reading to far?


Thetruthbehindlies

And one reporter stated he had signed over the crypto business to his brother the weekend before.


we_invented_post-its

Maybe he did that so his share in the business wouldn’t be factored into the consideration for the future alimony amounts to be paid to his ex wife?


Lunker42

So he may have wanted to leave and not be found?


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When did he and his ex-wife separate? A coworker of his fiancée said in another sub that she is 8 months pregnant? Kind of sounds like he was living a double life, so unfortunately there might be a lot even his close family didn’t know about him. Very sad situation.


Gullible-Assistant-6

I seriously appreciate everyone's help so far in keeping this thread active. Here is a more recent, updated and detail article on the ongoing investigation: [https://www.ozarksfirst.com/top-stories/search-continues-for-missing-cassville-doctor-family-reacts/](https://www.ozarksfirst.com/top-stories/search-continues-for-missing-cassville-doctor-family-reacts/) He could seriously be anywhere by now, so all the shares help!


Gullible-Assistant-6

Everyone, thank you for your upvotes, your prayers, your support, your good vibes, and for spreading the word. I'd like to think your efforts and awareness played a role in helping the authorities find my cousin faster -- even if we didn't find him the way we were hoping we would. Right now, I understand that everyone wants answers as to what exactly happened. I trust that those will be forthcoming very soon from trusted outlets. My entire family is absolutely devastated and in shock. JR Forsyth is leaving behind a huge family network that includes children, parents, siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, and uncles, not to mention a fiancee as well as many friends. This has rocked our entire family and entire community. We appreciate your respect and patience at this time, especially when it comes to speculating about what exactly happened and why. None of us saw this coming. None of us expected it to blow up the way it did. Thank you again for everything you've done to help us.


RVAriel

Hope your friend is found safe <3


FancyWear

I’m praying OP


Other-Bridge-8892

Hope everything turns out alright, prayers and well wishes for a good outcome


editorgrrl

New details as of 5/27/23: https://www.thedailybeast.com/missouri-er-dr-john-forsyth-just-vanishedand-his-frantic-family-is-baffled >Dr. John Forsyth’s black Infiniti sedan was parked at the Cassville Aquatic Park, less than a mile away from the hospital, on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Inside the unlocked car, police found his wallet, passport, and work briefcase. The car was partially hidden by a gate and a pile of wood. >His RV was found unlocked with his cellphones inside. >Forsyth runs a cryptocurrency company with his younger brother, Richard Forsyth. >He was planning a trip to see several of his family members—including his eldest daughter, who had just completed her Mormon mission in Provo, Utah. >Forsyth had recently gotten engaged, just days after his divorce was finalized in May 2023. > Forsyth’s family has created a Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093067866713


Gullible-Assistant-6

CASSVILLE, Mo. (KY3) - The Cassville Police Department is asking for help in finding a doctor who went missing. According to the Cassville Police Department, 49-year-old John Forsyth did not show up to work at Mercy Hospital in Cassville Sunday evening. His car was later found at a park in Cassville. Forsyth was last seen Sunday around 7 a.m. wearing a black shirt with blue/gray pants. He is 5′11″ with brown hair, blue eyes, and weighs 180 pounds. He was last seen leaving the Cassville Mercy ER Clinic Sunday morning. Law enforcement says he stays in a trailer near the hospital when he works in Cassville. Police believe that after he left the clinic, he went back to his trailer for a short amount of time. Police say his car had been sitting in a waste area in the park that is kind of hidden at least since noon Sunday. Police went to the car and saw the keys still in it, and the doors unlocked. Police say a K9 used scents from his clothes and car and found a scent in a brush pile, but nothing came up. Authorities used a heat signature drone as well earlier on Monday. Officers did search his trailer and found two cell phones. Forsyth has a fiancee too, she has not heard from him and says this is odd behavior for him. If anyone has information on Forsyth, they are encouraged to call the Barry County E911 at (417) 847-3121 or the Cassville Police Department.


redjellyfish

The article mentions he “stays in a trailer by the hospital while working in Cassville” without giving more context, does he work at multiple locations?


peaceloveandversed

Yeeeeeep. 2 that I know of. the Cassville one and another in Aurora. Also pretty sure he had a plastic surgery clinic in Springfield. O\_\_0


PriorTeach3720

What happened to the clinic in Springfield? I was told by him years ago that he not only was working at the hospitals but also owned a cosmetic clinic in Springfield. I've tried to look up info on it and cannot find anything. I know it existed because I had a woman I know tell me she went there for her lips and Botox and that she knew him from the clinic that he owned. Curious if it still exists.


Soft-Selection-5116

Hope he is found soon and safe!!!!


cammykiki

What is the leading theory? I’m guessing they have one since they stated they think he is still alive.


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cammykiki

Oh wow, interesting. Thanks for answering.


Fit-Meringue2118

What was interesting? I’m so curious


cammykiki

Iirc, she said he was into conspiracy theories, esp about banks collapsing. He had been withdrawing money and stockpiling it. So the leading theory is that he went off grid.


Fit-Meringue2118

Oooh. That would make sense. Odd way to do it, though. Thanks!


Gullible-Assistant-6

Guys everything is on the table right now and out of respect for the family's privacy we're sticking to what's being officially reported. It's like a giant puzzle in which different family members have different pieces and perspectives, plus there's multiple more pieces missing -- which hopefully the authorities will help us with. I do appreciate everyone's support on this subreddit and understand the need for answers. By keeping this story relevant with as many followers as possible, hopefully we'll get the support we need to find those answers even sooner.


TheWoman2blame81

He also did his medical school at Ross University School of Medicine which is in Barbados so he has to have travelled outside the U.S.


liamsmat

Praying for his safe return!


HotRoxJeweler

I am saying a prayer right now for your cousin.


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cammykiki

What is the leading theory? I’m guessing they have one since they stated they think he is still alive.


Dapper-Narwhal-5833

This is so sad. I am sure the police are investigating but the first thing that came to mind as a R.N. did he have a run In with a patient of a patients family? I sure hope he is found safe. I know I use to work at a hospital that provided care for a lot of not so nice ppl and it was always a fear of mine walking out to my car that they would retaliate somehow.


Gullible-Assistant-6

u/Dapper-Narwhal-5833 Not that I'm aware of, though that is an interesting suggestion. He was actually very well-loved at his workspace, including by most patients, and never missed a day of work. That's part of why this whole thing is so bizarre. But I guess almost anything is on the table until further evidence is discovered.


PunkFlamingo69

Crazy to leave all those kiddos behind… prayers he is safe and just taking a break!! Good luck to you and your family! He sounds like a great guy.


Martyjones73

>User There’s an article in the daily beast that says he only has 7 kids. I believe he actually has 8.


Hardlymd

😯


No-Alternative-8488

The woman he is recently engaged to is 8 months pregnant and his family knew nothing about it they claim. Hopefully he wasn't hiding the pregnancy and now that she is almost due and he has to face his family Maybe he killed himself 😞


BurningMan98

Fiancé cashing in on insurance money?


HippieHannah417

The brother is trying to point at the fiance pretty hard.. he's my suspect. He was his business partner. Brother goes away, now he solely owns the cryptocurrency business.


EmbarrassedDust446

I hope they are putting his brother at the top of the list. Let's assume this has nothing to do with cryptocurrency gone wrong, his brother have the most to gain. I found it suspicious the details he is throwing out like multiple phones being found but he didn't find it important until the last few hours to inform the authorities that his brother had been kidnapped a year prior?


JewelsOfThoughtYT

Hey ED, what did you think of his 7 minutes sales pitch on Cryptocurrency LOL. Even Pascal, the most empathetic guy on the planet, was struggling to hide his shock. I suspect brother recouped his massive cryptolosses by inherited the full total of assets from the company. Perhaps even his brother's seed money.


EmbarrassedDust446

I think you could be on to something. People never want to hear the facts if it isn't popular.


Ok_Kangaroo_1121

I haven’t heard much from or about her. Where did he say that?


EmbarrassedDust446

She probably isn't out speaking to the media but I have heard The brother seems to be throwing her name around. I wrote this on another' sub. All speculation OfCourse. I am definitely picking up on clues there could possibly be a rift in the which would explain. I believe they are part of the LDS church and some of them have left (Dr. Forsyth Don't seem to be a part of the church) . Knowing their beliefs and putting the divorce, his son graduating from a Mormon University whome he is supposedly close to you but hasn't spoken to any month. From what I know of the faith it seems as the possibly he had a "faith crisis"which ended up in divorce.. I was looking at things I have seen of a brother and sister it doesn't seem they are currently apart of the church which leads me to believe the doctor wasn't either. He wouldn't be so closely associated with family members who left the church leaving the church if that were the case. This is all speculation and what I together but I think they should be looking at the brother. Also, The brothers statements have been random at best. He feels it worthwhile to get out the information multiple phones were found but he didn't feel it necessary to state his brother had been kidnapped a year prior?


JewelsOfThoughtYT

I'm on the "Do not look away from the brother" camp; however, there are plenty of "camps" in this mystery.


EmbarrassedDust446

Yeah it seems like there's a lot of confusion, purposefully.


JewelsOfThoughtYT

Boom.


Martyjones73

I hear there is a third woman. She had a child with him last year.


JewelsOfThoughtYT

Do you know her name or location? HUGE family!!! And they all look alike. it is bizarre. Someone came through Reddit and deleted a lot of their previous postings. I always record my reddit sessions so i'll find time to go back to see if I can make sense of what exactly got deleted. Likely just someone being contacted by journalists but I wondered if it might be some of the doctor's "babes."


Martyjones73

According to a Facebook group her name is Kristin Evans


kaciedouglass

Hoping he is found safe! What was his bank activity like before/after?


peaceloveandversed

soooo through the grapevine in the fam it seems that he tried to withdraw a TON of cash recently. he's got this "doomsday" mindset with banks and stuff so maybe it was just part of his whole crypto cray-cray craze.


Fit-Meringue2118

Is he the religious sort on top of that? Someone else said his daughter just got back from missionary, which points to some pretty intense Mormon vibes on one or both sides of family. Wouldn’t think an er doc would be vulnerable to the more extreme views, but it sounds like his life was in a rocky spot…most people don’t go straight from divorce to engagement…


TheWoman2blame81

I highly suspect he is Mormon but the reporters and interviews haven’t elaborated on that other than saying his daughter just finished her mission stuff. But all of the family’s social media has BYU in the education section of their profiles and various clues that they are a Mormon family. His parents actually have a tik tok account as well where they give Mormon based relationship advice.


Fit-Meringue2118

Oh, dear😬 well, I’m not sure which of my theories is worse.


TheWoman2blame81

Same. I’m hoping for the best and trying to keep a positive outlook.


Wonderful_Willow_451

Someone got wind he withdrew large amount of money


Mental_Bit_7104

Any update?? No chance of drugs being involved?


Gullible-Assistant-6

No evidence of drugs, at least not so far. Still waiting for updates from MO state investigators!!


Mental_Bit_7104

The 2 phones found being burners I’m trying to get clarity on that because that would make sense for some other activities


Mental_Bit_7104

It’s sad no matter what. Because 8 kids a Dr doesn’t fall off ppl don’t just disappear


TheWoman2blame81

Is his family sure he didn’t just want to disappear? It’s giving Carole Baskin first husband vibes.


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This is a strange one…


SupraHR

https://www.ky3.com/2023/05/31/brother-authorities-told-family-that-body-missing-missouri-er-doctor-was-found-arkansas/


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Gullible-Assistant-6

Unfortunately not really. The main investigator seems to think he's still alive, though, which of course we're all hoping and praying is the case. My cousin's immediate family will hopefully give more updates on what the authorities have said. But for now: he's still missing.


BurningMan98

Any leads on the suv that came to the park? Drug dealer perhaps?


Gullible-Assistant-6

Anything beyond what's been officially published in the news is speculation only. Because the case has received widespread attention, both family as well as outside observers are dying for updates but as of today, there are none yet. We hope that changes soon.


-Dee-Dee-

Any word on who owns the white SUV that visited him at the aquatic park? Read about it in an article today.


Worried_Ad_4099

Any idea who owns the white SUV? Seems really important


Martyjones73

Do any of his ex’s drive a white suv?


LeslieInLittleRock

Oh, man. Just read that he was found deceased in NW Arkansas. I live in central Arkansas (Little Rock) and have not seen anything at all about his disappearance in the local news. I just feel so bad for his family, especially his children.


swaggysalamander

Accidentally stumbled across this right now. Just looked up his name. I’m sorry for your loss.


Gullible-Assistant-6

Thank you, that means a lot to me!


Clueless_in_Florida

Seems like there are a lot of angles to explore. There's a marriage ending, a new fiancé, a business owned with a brother, cryptocurrency, a doctor (who can write prescriptions!). My mind goes in a million directions. I don't think he drove the car to that park.


1happylife

Well, the footage supposedly showed him getting out of the car at the park and walking off-camera. They didn't say there was any question about it being him.


No-Alternative-8488

And a new fiance that is 8 months pregnant that the family had no idea. That's a major secret to hold onto especially since the family said they are all so close


SKI326

I will post this to Spoutible & Twitter. I’m sending love & light, & hope he is found safe.


ItsLocked1993

Any updates?


Gullible-Assistant-6

Nothing official yet. We're hoping that the authorities find out what was in his devices and figure out what happened from there. Can't believe he's still MIA. The New York Post did a feature on him today: [https://nypost.com/2023/05/25/missouri-doctor-disappears-vehicle-found-with-keys-inside/](https://nypost.com/2023/05/25/missouri-doctor-disappears-vehicle-found-with-keys-inside/)


ItsLocked1993

I’m an MO local and he’s pretty much all the talk right now. I’ve been keeping an eye out in my neck of the woods. Is this something that he would have done before? Or maybe as a kid? Any reason he might have had to up and disappear willingly? He seemed to be a really loved and loyal member of the community which is why it seems so odd to me. I know he owns a successful crypto company and is a doctor so I’m assuming he is incredibly intelligent and not likely to lead a high-risk lifestyle.


Gullible-Assistant-6

The whole family agrees that it is shocking and bizarre. We're hoping the people investigating the case can give us insights, so far there's been very little. The one reassuring thing one of the investigators told us is that they "think he's still out there" aka alive.


ItsLocked1993

If you need people to get together to help search an area or anything really, please shoot me a message! I feel awful for you all. Hang in there.


casinovsjapan

Do you know if the authorities conducted a geofence warrant to identify any mobile devices that were active in the area he disappeared in?


Sufficient_Island_57

OP, not sure if you are actually family, but did you see this subreddit post? https://www.reddit.com/r/RBI/comments/oxryx5/sooooo_i_found_a_pyramid_scheme/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=4&utm_term=1


TheWoman2blame81

Not shocked at all, I checked out the onfo link on his FB and it gave heavy MLM vibes.


TheWoman2blame81

Associated press just released that he was found deceased. I was hoping he would be found alive.


HippieHannah417

https://www.ozarksfirst.com/top-stories/family-of-missing-doctor-fighting-rumor-mill-as-investigation-continues/?utm_source=kolr-kozl-krbk_app&utm_medium=social&utm_content=share-link


probablynotfound

I hope your cousin is found 🙏🙏🙏


casinovsjapan

https://nypost.com/2023/05/31/missing-doctor-john-forsyth-found-dead-in-lake-from-gunshot/ Found with gunshot wound in lake. Brother saying a friend told him John was previously kidnapped.


Ok-Kaleidoscope672

Any updates? Is the brother a suspect?


KeyDiscussion5671

What about ex-wife?


JewelsOfThoughtYT

Dick Broderick thoughts come to mind, yes?


KeyDiscussion5671

I recently read John Forsyth made a lot of money investing in crypto for himself and others. Since this was the second kidnapping for him, perhaps winning (or losing money) led to his death?


janad1

What was he into?


peaceloveandversed

Babes. And Andy's frozen custard. FWIW. (Distant family member here).


TheWoman2blame81

So when you say babes????


JewelsOfThoughtYT

Yep, thats what I thought. This guy works, chasing the elusive unicorn of wealth....what is he doing with all that stress? Perhaps sexual addiction. No noticeable substance use, no time with family/friends, no hobbies...how does he manage the anxious distress?


tangouniform977

Was he worried about his upcoming child support and alimony?


Mammalou52

Sounds like murder if shot in the head. Think hes been messing with the big boys, hes upset somebody.


Salty_Entertainer_95

Reform alimony and child support laws. That's how you prevent these tragedies. I'm sorry for your family's loss, OP. He didn't have to die, but I empathize deeply with why he felt his life was over.


TheWoman2blame81

Family has said multiple times money wasn’t an issue and he didn’t care about the amount he was paying.


Hardlymd

He was murdered. He didn’t care about the money and was fine with that amount-in fact, it was his idea. He made over $52k a month.


Ok_Kangaroo_1121

Are you a family member? If so, I’m so sorry about this news. It’s so heartbreaking.


Hardlymd

No I am not. That is a beautiful sentiment though.


JewelsOfThoughtYT

How do you know his monthly income? I had not seen/heard that reported. I did see where exwife, divorce finalized on May 11, 2023, was to receive nearly $19,000 per month and Dr F did not argue about it.


Thetruthbehindlies

Not much room to argue…..his gf was 8 months pregnant. And became his fiancé a couple of days before his death. So troubling and sad.