No Hope, AnymoreStefany Welzien grieves the loss of her only child. “Nothing could hurt worse, because this is so final...There’s no hope anymore.â€
Still Searching, The search for Brian continued until his body washed ashore in Gary, Indiana. Cause of death was asphyxiation due to drowning, with no obvious signs of foul play. The events leading to his death are still unknown.
No Leads, Missing Persons Detective John DeBartolo, with 34 years on the job, is shaken by the lack of leads in Brian’s case. “I don’t think we’re going to find him alive.â€
Mother’s Grief, Stefany Welzien chokes back tears while standing in the doorway to Brian’s childhood room. “I still think he’s out there,†says Stefany.
Dog Search, Cpl. William Shreffler (center) works with police dog Tess who can detect the scent of a body while officers spend a chilly morning searching for Brian in a Lincoln Park lagoon.