Joseph George Weber IV was a 28-year-old United States Army veteran and college student when he disappeared in San Francisco, California, on November 24, 2014. His vehicle was later found in a parking area associated with the Golden Gate Bridge, and surveillance footage reportedly showed him walking in the bridge area before his trail disappeared.
The circumstances immediately raised concerns about Joseph’s safety. He had served two tours in Iraq, suffered a traumatic brain injury during his military service, and reportedly experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, seizures, migraines, and other lasting effects of combat. He was also dealing with personal and academic pressures during the period leading up to his disappearance.
Investigators and family members searched for evidence that could reveal what happened after Joseph arrived at the Golden Gate Bridge. Cameras reportedly captured him among pedestrians, but the available footage did not provide a definitive explanation for his disappearance. Some accounts indicated that he was seen walking onto the bridge, while his family later said that footage may have shown him leaving it…