Ken DeLand: who is this American student missing in France whose fate is causing serious concern?

It is a disappearance that causes serious concern. Ken DeLand, a 22-year-old American student, has not given any sign of life since Saturday December 3. The young man who studied at the University of the Alps of Grenoble seems to have evaporated when he was to return to his country on Thursday, December 15. Two weeks after the events, French justice indicated open an investigation for “disturbing disappearance“.

According to initial information, the young man, described as “very sociable, very outgoing“by his relatives, had had a last contact with his family Sunday, November 27. The next day, he had participated in his lessons, before the University does not report his disappearance Tuesday, November 29. According to the prosecution, the student measuring 1.82 m for 86 kg would have been seen one last time on Saturday, December 3,in a Decathlon store in Montélimar“. That day, he wore a red jacket, a scarf, a gray beanie, blue jeans, a black backpack and sneakers.

Relatives of Ken DeLand returned to his personality

After the report of the disappearance of Ken DeLand, the French justice indicated that it did not rule out the possibility of a departure “voluntary” and that the young man had recently announced his difficulties in making connections in France. He also allegedly indicated that he had not prepared enough for his trip.

A version that was later contradicted by the student’s father, who explained that his son struggled at first, before he persevered. “He stayed positive and made great connections. It is essential to note that Ken has friends in France, and they are the ones who initially reported him missing at school and continue to show their support and check for updates on Ken” he said before sharing his worries : “We fear the worst and we want to know where it is“. For the moment, Ken DeLand remains nowhere to be found.