Joe Pichler was last seen by a friend at approximately 4:15am on January 5, 2006 in Bremerton, WA. He had spent the evening playing cards with some close friends. Everyone who saw him that evening described Joe as in a very good mood. They say he was not showing any signs of distress or depression. On January 9th, he was reported missing after his silver 2005 Toyota Corolla was found abandoned behind a restaurant called "Taqueria Los Cazadores" located at 2805 Wheaton Way near the Wheaton Way and Sheridan Road intersection in Bremerton. In it was found two pages of writing that authorities believe to be a suicide note. Joe Pichler has not been seen since.
