A 20-year-old college student has been found dead after he disappeared on Christmas Eve after last being seen at a bar in Minnesota.
George Musser was last seen at Brian’s Bar in downtown Stillwater, which is located near the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, at approximately 2:10 a.m. on Saturday.
Police Find Musser’s Body On Christmas Day
Per the Stillwater Police Department, George Musser was found dead in Baytown Township, miles away from Brian’s Bar, around 7 p.m. on Christmas Day. Musser’s keys and wallet were also found near Brian’s Bar.
Police first asked the public to help locate Musser on Saturday as the department told locals to check “garages, sheds, backyards and security cameras.”
Stillwater was one of the locations hit by the country-wide cold front as temperatures reached just 9 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday and 7 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.
An investigation is still ongoing.
Family and Friends Remember George Musser
George Musser’s loved ones created a “Remembering George Musser” Facebook page to pay tributes to the late 20-year-old.
Emily Dalbec, George Musser’s cousin, confirmed his death in a post the Facebook page. “I am heartbroken to share that the police have found his body,” she wrote. “We are trusting in The Lord during this horrific time that He has guided George into Heaven. Please pray for our family. Thank you to everyone who searched, shared, and prayed. We are forever grateful for your support.”
Caitlin Cudd commented on Dalbec’s post writing, “Unimaginable heartbreak. I will be praying for you and your sweet boy ♥️ So sorry for your loss.”
After the body was found, Livia Drusilla posted to the Facebook page, writing a heartfelt message:
Dear God,
We lift up the Musser Family who is mourning the loss of their loved one. I pray that You bring them comfort amidst this painful event. May they hold on to Your promise of walking with them through the darkest valleys, and reassure them they are not alone, especially during this difficult time. We pray that their hearts are soothed as they find strength in You. Please watch over them and take away their anguish, so that they may see Your light at the end of the tunnel.
I pray that they do not lose hope as they grieve, for You have great plans for them amidst all this pain. Protect their heart and mind with Your peace, Lord. May the sweet light of George shine in the days to come and may their memories become comforting, joyful and their days enriched with Gods love.
Candlelight Vigil To Remember George Musser
According to WCCO, a candlelight vigil was held Monday evening for Musser.
“George, we love you,” Kent Musser, George’s father, said at the event. “We all love you and we miss you so, so much.”
Anne Weber, Musser’s aunt, also spoke out, saying, “He was just a great kid. It’s just heartbreaking.”
A GoFundMe is currently live to support Musser’s family in wake of the college student’s death.
