Cloud, Jr. Gene

Missing Since: January 25, 2012

Missing From: Millston, Jackson County

Age: 20 Years

DOB: 12 DEC 1991

Sex: Male

Height: 5' 8" (68 Inches)
Weight: 140 lbs

Hair: Black

Eyes: brown

Race: Native American,

Enrolled with Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin

Clothing: A black leather jacket, a red or black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, black shoes and a black stocking cap.

Exclusions: 5

Details of Disappearance

Gene J. Cloud Jr. was last seen on January 25, 2012 near the Millston area in southern Jackson County. It has been reported that Gene was observed a short time later walking on Highway O, but his whereabouts since that time is unknown.

At first Gene was assumed to have disappeared willingly, and the missing person search was slow to take hold. When family and friends became concerned that he hadn't made contact with anyone, a search party was formed by tribal party members who were able to trace Gene's footprints through three-foot deep snow. The footprints showed he had walked over 3 miles away from where his car had broken down. He had been walking in the woods parallel to the road and had even crossed back and forth over the road into the woods a few times. Ultimately the Jackson County Sheriff's Department brought out tracking dogs who were able to pick up his scent, but then lost it at the road. It is unknown if Gene got into a vehicle at this location.

The investigation into this missing persons case is still open, but Gray said they have exhausted every lead they have had.

Quote from a local: "Mine and several others thoughts are that he got a ride from the wrong person after he ran from police. He was just given his percapita money. Over 100,000 and he had a baby on the way. His mother said that every penny is still in the account. He never came back for it."