Examining the world of solved and unsolved cases. Connie Stanley, her mother, lives in western Nebraska. Her body and car were discovered in the parking lot of Northwest Medical Center in Springdale on September 13. Toward the end of 1987, Mark took a polygraph test, but the results are said to have been inconclusive. Clothing/Jewelry DescriptionBlue jeans and hiking boots. Violet died in 1999 at the age of seventy-eight and Claude died in 2013 at the age of eighty. Christi was in an abusive relationship and had been treated in an emergency room for injuries weeks before she disappeared. Real Name: Christi Jo Nichols According to Mark, he did this, so as to not worry Connie. He currently lives in Arkansas with his third wife. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Not for the same reason Christi Jos killer wanted her belongings found, the point is they were left in a specific area so as to ensure that they would be found. Carol also felt that she was not telling her everything about the cause of the injury. Nichols, a mother of two small children, was last seen alive on December 10, 1987, at her home in Gothenburg. . Contrary to popular belief long before the victim ever thought of leaving, the abuser developed a plan just in case it got to that point. Despite being alarmed at his wifes sudden disappearance, Mark acted calm when her mother called around 9:30am that morning, saying Christi was still asleep in bed. At first, police handled the disappearance as a missing persons case, but as time progressed it evolved into suspicion of murder. What is interesting about this is that officers were a little dumbfounded by the fact that Mark knew exactly what she had packed and he knew exactly what was in her purse. Her suitcase, along with her purse was found at a rest stop near Maxwell in 1988. During her late teens, Christi moved to Gothenburg, Nebraska to leave with her paternal grandmother, Violet Williams, as she no longer wanted to follow the rules set set in place by her mother and stepfather. Her husband reported her missing the next day, and she has never been seen since. He claimed that he was really upset because he felt that there was no indication that Christi would pack up a suitcase and leave. Dig deeper into the stories you've heard before, and encounter many others you haven't, in ways that actually help. Christi Jo Nichols Christi, date, approximate 1987 Date Missing 12/11/1987 Missing From Gothenburg, Nebraska Missing Classification Endangered Missing Sex Female Race . Our goal is to crowdsource the more than 200,000 unsolved cases of the murdered and missing. Dressing too sexy, she is having an affair, not dressing sexy enough, you dont want him or are not showing him you that you want him, (these days you can include: upset over a social media post a victim posted,liked or shared). Authorities believe she was seeing another man at the time of her disappearance. She was also trapped in an abusive relationship at the hands of her husband Mark. Nichols's ears are pierced. That is why the suitcase and purse were left and why he wanted them to be found. On Dec. 10, 1987, Christi (Williams) Nichols went missing in Gothenburg and has never been found. Growing up, Christi was very shy and quiet. Christi Jo Nichols was born on September 6, 1965 in Overton, Dawson County, Nebraska to Connie Stanley and Ken Williams. Results: Unsolved. Usually, it was Christi who paid the sitter, and she did it with a check. Make sure you understand that, he knew her every move prior. There is a strong sense of community among its 3,000 residents. She also said that she planned to leave him the day after she vanished; Connie believes that he killed her before she had the chance. In 2013, Claude Berreckman passed away at the age of 80 years old. In April 1986, their son, Preston, was born. After she went missing, a note from Christi, addressed to the other man, was found in the Nicholses' car. Violet hopes and prays that she is still alive, but if she is deceased, she would like to know where she is so that she can be given a proper burial. Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian female. Men like Mark do not view a significant other as a person or human being. He searched the house and noticed that she had taken a suitcase of belongings with her. He claimed that she threatened to divorce him several times before her disappearance. Just after 12:00am on December 11, 1987, Mark and Christi left the bar and stopped at an all-night convenience store. He felt that she was having a good attitude about herself, and that there was a lot of laughing and carrying on between them. On January 3, 2020, the case saw renewed interest after the Nebraska State Patrol released a press release. Connie does not believe that she ran away because she never would have left them. In some cases while it appears they have been able to outsmart the law, the reality is that they simply found a way to avoid a murder charge, for the time being. Mark claims the last time he saw Christi Jo was 2am December 11, 1987. According to the police however contrary to what Mark said, no one in town could recall seeing Mark driving around searching for his wife that day. His Uncle Gary, who owned the bar, contradicted his story, stating that it was apparent that there was "tenseness" between them. Later that day, Christi made another visit to the abuse counsellor. After this, he tossed her onto their waterbed in self-defence and she landed on her hand, injuring her thumb. Please subscribe to keep reading. One rumor that I have not been able to confirm is that Christi Jo did report to the attorney certain aspects of the abuse that resulted in the attorney making a telephone call to authorities to report certain crimes that had been taken place. AGB Search will be paid an estimated $115,000, according to the contract. In 1990, Mark filed for divorce on the grounds that Christi had deserted him and the kids. (LogOut/ Links: Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Christi also told her cousin, Debbie Frederickson, that she had been abused by Mark. Since Christi vanished, no one, relatives or friends, have had any contact with her. Find out with these charts and graphs, updated weekly. In 1987, the pairs marital problems began to escalate, as Mark was allegedly physically abusive toward Christi. No other trace of Christi has ever been found. They learned that Christi had been seeing another man. Christi Jo Willliams (Nichols) was last seen alive Dec. 10, 1987, when she left her children at home with a babysitter for an evening out with her husband, Mark. If alive, she would be 54 years old. That gave Mark ample time to plan the proper disposal of his wife. Christi wrote she would be leaving after Christmas, but promised to contact the man within a few months. She has pierced ears and two scars (one over her left eye, and one on her abdomen.). However, both family cars were still sitting in the front yard. She had told Gary that they were having marital problems; he was surprised that they were there together that night. Alone. According to Diane Janssen the couples babysitter, Mark arrived home between 12:30 and 1:00 in the morning. Interestingly, it was discovered that she did not take her cosmetics, most of her clothing, her Social Security card, or her wedding rings. All of you can talk with me and I can answer your questions.--Contribute to Unfound at Patreon.com/unfoundpodcast.You can also contribute at Paypal: [email protected] is also the email address.--the website: theunfoundpodcast.comUnfound supports accounts on Podomatic, iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, andFacebook.--Please join us on Wednesday nights at 9pm ET for the YouTube Live Show.--Contribute to Unfound at Patreon.com/unfoundpodcast.And at Paypal: [email protected] is also the email address. On December 11, 1987, twenty-two-year-old housewife Christi Nichols vanished. However, Mark would claim his wife had been five or six yards ahead of him and had gone straight upstairs to see the children, before heading to the main bathroom, which is why Diane hadnt see her. Christi wasnt there. Once they realize they are losing control over the victim, they start to take or hold things over the victims head that matter until the victim agrees to comply with the abusers requests or starts to live up to the abusers standards/expectations. Kniss said her nieces husband lives and works in Hastings. Mark told them that Christi was out shopping. Christi was very open with her family regarding Marks behaviour and had confided that she wanted to leave her husband, but wasnt sure how. See more. He was convinced that the abuse did happen. (LogOut/ You have permission to edit this article. Updated: 5:27 PM CDT September 22, 2017. Interestingly, a letter was found in one of their cars, allegedly addressed to her boyfriend; according to one source, it stated that she had considered leaving her family. (it was never confirmed as to which he did), Rumors are that Mark had an abusive past prior to marrying Christi Jo. I think it was because my friend knows that I am always in pursuit of the truth when it comes to unsolved murders and my friend also knows when inspired I find an assignment and I stay out of trouble. Her parents divorced when she was young and her mom ended up remarrying. According to. Berreckman noted that she seemed stressed and appeared to have been recently beaten, so the pair planned to contact the authorities and press charges against Mark for abuse. He noted that as the investigation proceeded, it started to look more and more like a foul play situation. At 1:37pm, Mark filed a missing persons report with the Gothenburg Police Department. When you look someone like this in the eye you can literally see them forming the answers before you can even finish thinking of the next question. And why, after 19 years, has no trace of the teen ever been found? Brown hair, green eyes. He now lives in Arkansas and is married for the third time. SPRINGDALE (KFSM) A body found that was found inside a car atNorthwest Medical Center has been identified as missing woman Christy Nichols, according to the Springdale Police Department. Click here to join us. Make up on wrong, clothing he doesnt agree with. Details: The town of Gothenburg is located in the heart of Nebraska's farm belt. You must log in or register to reply here. Dr. Carol Severeid Shackleton said that Christi had come to the emergency room, complaining of a sore thumb. A note was found in her car, where shed written that she would be leaving after Christmas, but had promised to contact the unnamed man within a few months. Oddly, both family cars were in the driveway at the time Christi Jo packed a bag and vanished into the night, into the winter night. In March 1988, three months after Christi's disappearance, her suitcase and purse were discovered in a roadside rest area thirty miles west of Gothenburg. Investigators noted that, without locating her or her body, it would be difficult to file charges against anybody in this case. Although authorities suspect Christi Jo Nichols is dead, her body never has been found. The case has been included in a deck of playing cards that featured photographs of unsolved homicide victims, which were distributed to prisons and jails throughout Nebraska. She acted like it was not a big deal, like it was something that happened a lot. Most of the details police were able to obtain came from the number one suspect, Christi Jos husband Mark Nichols. At this point, Berreckman contacted the Gothenburg Police Department to report Marks abuse. Last updated January 22, 2020; three pictures added. Lindsey now lives in Georgia, while Preston works in Lexington. It was not for the purpose of giving the family false hope or anything. Its important to know that quite a few individuals knew Christi Jo was being abused by Mark and that the relationship was in trouble. According to those who knew her, Christi was known for being a dedicated mother, whose life revolved around Mark and her children. You want the guilty to be brought to justice.. Christi Jo Nichols was a loving 22 year old mother to her 2 young children. Christi Jo Nichols, a 22 year old mother of 2, disappeared on December 11, 1987 from the small town of Gothenberg, in Dawson County Nebraska. He later said he did this so her mother would not worry about her. On the evening of December 10, 1987, Christi and her husband . Ken initially lived in Colorado after divorcing Connie, but later moved to Gothenburg after Christis disappearance, in order to be closer to the investigation. His excuse for lying to Christi Jos mom was that he didnt want to worry her. Victims in these types of situations are cut off, they feel alone and isolated. This is a difficult case at best, however a very good friend of mine reminded me this past weekend of Judge Pirros work and her relentless pursuit of the truth in the Robert Durst Murder case. Even though he knew Christi was gone, he told Connie that she was still asleep. There are currently no cases that match the selected filters. He later claimed that the rumors of him beating her up were not true. Christi's case remains unsolved. Christis aunt, Joanne Kniss, moved to Omaha, Nebraska from North Platte, Nebraska to work with Whelan. This is one of those "we basically know who was behind her disappearance, but lack evidence to convict", unfortunately. Avoiding and outsmarting are two completely different things. It has also since been discovered that Christi met with a domestic violence counselor the day before she vanished. Some people close to the case, including her father, Kenneth, have speculated that she may have been dumped in the gravel fill, as it was uncovered at the time. You can cancel at any time. Despite this evidence, he has never been charged. On December 10, 1987, the couple went Christmas shopping with Lindsey and Preston, a trip which also involved a visit with Santa Claus and dinner at Pizza Hut. Currently, Mark is the only suspect in the case. Mark told investigators it was her menstrual blood, but analysis proved this statement was untrue. The case captured national attention and was featured on the Unsolved Mysteries TV program. Christis DNA is available for comparison, should a body be found, but her dentals and fingerprints are not on file. These are all words no mother ever wants to use in reference to her child. He hoped to spot her leaving a store or friend's house. Nobody in town reported having seen him do this, however. Both the suitcase and the purse, with everything still inside, were found at an Interstate 80 rest stop near Maxwell, Nebraska in March 1988. Mark Nichols, then 26, and his family contended she ran away from a deteriorating marriage. Nicknames: No known nicknames . He is the type thatsleeps with one eye open if you catch my drift. . Those who knew her well felt her life centered around her family. You do not argue, question or do something he does not approve of. Authorities stated there was not enough blood to indicate Christi was dead. He claimed that he tossed her onto the waterbed and she landed wrong, twisting her thumb underneath her. Finding Christi Jos body does not guarantee a conviction but for her family it would mean the world so that they could give her a proper burial. Kniss now works part time at a warehouse but maintains documents on the case to help researchers and investigators. No one can prove ityet. A man who is controlling, abusive and who knows every move his wife makes is a whole different breed of killer. Not the serial murderer, or the drug fueled rage killer. According to Connie, Mark forged Christis signature on the titles in order to sell them. I would love to get more attention for her case. They also hired a private detective named Dennis Whelan, who was given access to Christi and Marks home, where he uncovered blood under the laundry basket in the bedroom. The case may be cold, but the search for . Kniss has devoted her life to keeping the search for the killer alive. Rumours began in regards to his abusive tendencies, but Mark denied all accusations, claiming Christi was the instigator and any injuries she suffered were the result of him protecting himself from her. She was very proud of them and loved them. While Mark tried to tell them it was menstrual blood, later DNA analysis would prove this statement to be false. As a result, her family, which already included two siblings, grew to include three stepbrothers. Both cars were at the home at the timeof her disappearance. Later that morning, he took his children to Christi's grandmother's home and asked her to babysit them while he searched for his wife. She would later become a private investigator herself in order to follow up on leads related to the case. Authorities stated it looked as if whoever placed them there had wanted them to be found. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Christi already had two siblings and now she gained three stepbrothers. I would not be surprised one bit if in looking back at around March 1988, in Marks life something was amiss or going on. The pair spent between five and 10 minutes speaking, and Mark paid her in cash. Distinguishing CharacteristicsCaucasian female. Mark moved out of the house the day after his wife's disappearance, and a few days after that, he packed up all their belongings and sold both the family's vehicles. 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