08/21/2026
BEFORE HE WAS MISSING, HE WAS DETRECK.
For six years, Detreck Foster's name has been connected to one word: missing.
But that is not who Detreck was.
Detreck was a father who loved his children deeply. He was there when they were born, involved in their everyday lives, and proud of the smart young people they were becoming.
He loved to cook and enjoyed trying foods from different cultures. He loved to travel. His work took him from the East Coast to the West Coast, and summertime brought adventures like whitewater rafting and hiking in the woods.
He loved animals.
He loved giving his sisters a hard time.
He enjoyed sitting around with his friends, talking, laughing and spending time together. He was friendly with the people he met, and older adults often remarked on how mannerly and respectful he was.
Faith was also important to Detreck. He would attend church with his family when he came home. He would wake up early and listen to church services on YouTube, then call his mom to tell her about the message he'd heard that day.
One of his favorite songs was "Intentional."
Detreck had interests.
He had faith.
He had friends.
He had sisters to aggravate.
He had places he wanted to see.
And most importantly, he had children he loved and a family who loved him.
In April of 2020, Detreck disappeared.
Six years later, we are still looking for answers.
As we continue telling Detreck's story, we want our community to remember the person behind the investigation.
Before he was missing, he was Detreck.
And his story matters.
