The family of David Schultz, a 41-year-old American from Iowa, is living through every relative's worst nightmare after he vanished without trace during a business trip to the South American nation of Guyana.
From Iowa to Disappearance
Schultz, a married father and respected agriculture specialist from Hubbard, Iowa, boarded a flight to Guyana on November 27th for what should have been a routine business visit. According to his wife, Sarah Schultz, he landed safely in the capital city of Georgetown and even communicated with family back home.
"He called me when he landed and everything seemed perfectly normal," Sarah recounted to The Independent. "That was the last time we heard from him."
The Mysterious Last Sighting
The last confirmed sighting of Schultz places him at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, where he was seen collecting his luggage and proceeding through customs. What happened after he left the airport remains a complete mystery that has left both family and authorities baffled.
Guyanese police have confirmed they are treating the case as a "possible kidnapping," though they remain tight-lipped about specific evidence leading to this conclusion.
Family's Frustration Grows
Back in Iowa, Schultz's family has been working tirelessly to keep the case in the public eye. They've created social media campaigns, contacted politicians, and pleaded with both American and Guyanese authorities for answers.
"The lack of information is the most frustrating part," Sarah Schultz explained. "We're just desperate for any clue about what might have happened to him."
Diplomatic Challenges
The case highlights the complexities Americans can face when incidents occur abroad. The US State Department has confirmed they're aware of an American citizen missing in Guyana and are "providing all appropriate consular assistance."
However, the family feels more could be done, citing communication gaps between various agencies and jurisdictions.
A Community Holds Hope
In Schultz's hometown of Hubbard, Iowa—a small community where everyone knows their neighbours—the disappearance has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit agricultural community.
Friends describe Schultz as a dedicated family man and respected professional in the agriculture industry, making his disappearance all the more out of character.
As the investigation continues both in Guyana and through international channels, Schultz's family maintains hope that he will be found safe and returned to his wife and children in Iowa.
