This is an actual bulletin about a missing railfan from the Atlanta area.
I want to pass it along in case anyone has any information. Sue’s email address is skampe1021@aol.com. Although this is near Atlanta I want to pass this along to everyone.
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My uncle, Barry Helling, is an avid railroad fan and a member of your site [Trainorders.com]. Last Saturday, 12/9/06 he went out railroading and we have not seen him since. He railroads in the Lawrenceville area, around the CSX tracks and the Norcross area. His appearance is being considered a possible homicide. We need help trying to find either him or his car. He drove a 2001 Gold Jeep Cherokee, license plate WD700D, wildlife plate. He is 61 years old, white hair and close beard. WE NEED HELP. Possible dark color Silverado truck seen with his possessions in the Birmingham area also. Police has not searched areas specifically. Please have anyone finding anything contact me or the Gwynette County Homicide Department ASAP.
Thank you,
Sue Kampe
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I also received this from Gwinnett County Police Department:
One of your fellow train enthusiasts has gone missing under suspicious circumstances. Barry Helling, age 61, has not been seen since 12/09/06. He lives in the Atlanta area and drives a gold Jeep Cherokee with tag # WD700D. If anyone has seen Mr. Helling or heard from him please call 770-513-5100 (Gwinnett County Police Dept) Mr. Helling is known for his white beard and Santa like appearance. He is also known as the “Silver fox” to some conductors on the CSX Line that runs through northeast Atlanta.
Thank You
Detective Brian Ray