Posted by madpoet (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 11:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My prayers go out to Brian, his friends, and family. I can't imagine how frantic his family and friends must be by now. I hope he's safe somewhere. Good luck to the officers conducting the search. Someone must know what happened and where he is and I just pray they'll call in a tip to crimetoppers.

Posted by oh4theluvof (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bumping...these headlines are important

Posted by Steve_Corbin (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kasper search

Posted by OutsiderJ (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 7:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I can't believe that he vanished into thin air. And you would think there would be a little more coverage. I hope he is safe and sound.

Posted by oh4theluvof (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Steve, what do you mean by that? I think I know, but I don't want to assume. And in response to your question on the prior article about this, it looked like a work ID photo to me what with the "street clothes" and all.

Posted by Steve_Corbin (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 8:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Go to KASPER on the web.
Type in the 1st missing mans stats.
See what comes up.
Why wasn't this part of the Gazettes reporting?

Posted by Steve_Corbin (anonymous) on November 4, 2009 at 9:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Was this missing man on parole?
If he was, why wasn't that part of the story?
Could it be another case of a person just being a "absconder" from the correction system?
Why all the drama?
Why worry the average citizen about people gone missing?
Sorry if I don't get all misty eyed. but I want to hear ALL OF THE story when I read the paper.

Posted by mcmommy (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thats a pretty careless thing to say, If you dont think people should be worried then dont bother yourself with reading the articles on him! Lots of family read this, we all love and miss Brain very much!

Posted by Joe_Strummer (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't think it's careless.at all. I think Steve raises valid points and likewise valid questions.

Posted by mommy (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 2:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

it dosent matter what is back ground is or anything this is my brother he was getting his life togeather staying out of trouble had a job so it really dont matter!!!!!!!!!!!! if he was on parole not everybody needs to know he not a killer or anything bad so why all the talking an the pic go on people my space there is more if you dont like that one!!!!!

Posted by Steve_Corbin (anonymous) on November 5, 2009 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I really hope Brian is found alive and well .
That said, I think I'll take mcmommy's advice and remove myself from further comments on this story.

Posted by mel (anonymous) on November 6, 2009 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i want to know why it took the gazette 4 days to even put the first article about brian in the paper when the one that they just found was only gone 48 hrs and it made breaking news whats the difference

Posted by amberb (anonymous) on November 6, 2009 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Im disgusted im brians girlfriend last time i checked brian was human he had dreams goals and was getting off parole in november. He wasnt a murderer and would give you his last dollar if it would help you out. This is all crap between all the rumors that are going aound and ignorant people that make hearless comments like steve its hurting me and his entire family. We just want closure brian left a message on my phone that morning saying he wold talk to me that night he was off parole this month had no money or extra clothes him running i dont think so. I hope you never feel the horrible way brians family feels right now or something like this ever happens to you. Also he didnt just disapear someone knows something i wish you would have the heart to give us some peace in our hearts we just want to know what happeed.

Posted by barefootin (anonymous) on November 8, 2009 at 9:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

By Jeff O'Dell/KVOE News

Lyon County Sheriff Gary Eichorn said they are still looking for a man who reportedly went missing almost two weeks ago. Eichorn said they have had men working the case each day, and nothing has turned up. 27-year-old Brian Lee Trester was last seen leaving the area of 1703 road 120 near Neosho Rapids shortly after 6 am two weeks ago. Trester's vehicle, an orange full-sized pickup, was found stuck at roads 75 and “R-5” shortly after he was last seen, but he was nowhere to be found. Trester’s family reported that they had not seen him since he left for work on the 22nd, which was unusual. Sheriff Gary Eichorn said that Thursday 14 people were walking the area where he was reported missing; some of them from the Missouri Search and Rescue Team and their K-9 team. Also taking part in the walking search was Wild Life and Parks, the KBI and volunteer police officers. Nothing has been found, and Eichorn said they are working every possible lead.

Posted by titan (anonymous) on November 8, 2009 at 11:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We the family of Brian thank you Steve for butting out of this discussion thank you very much and I hope to god nothing like this ever happens to any of your close relatives you have got to be one of the most inconsiderate people I have ever seen...and yes finally aftrer over two weeks they are finally helping try to locate him, the sad part is is that they had to wait 2 weeks to start helping.

Posted by giggles (anonymous) on November 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am so sorry this man is missing and for his family. There is one problem though... what else are they supposed to be doing to look for him? I understand they searched the area where his vehicle was found, the problem then is that he is a grown man, and there aren't any leads. I would hope that my own husband never goes missing, but if he did, I couldn't expect much more than what has been done in this case. Aside from going door to door and asking people, because that is the best they can do without probable cause, there isn't much else to be done. It has to be such a horrible feeling and terrible agony, the desperation in not knowing. I sincerely hope he can waltz back into town, but I think that law enforcement has been doing what they can.

Posted by amberb (anonymous) on November 10, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes law enforcement is doing their job now, so if your husband goes mia you would expect them to start investigating five days after he didnt show up for work? You would expect them to wait two weeks to search the area where your "husbands" truck was found? Or that i took five days to reach this news paper and KVOE. Yes brian is a grown man but we know brian obviously better than you this behavior is anything but him. Brian is a very sociable person talked to family friends every day he was always on the phone 24/7 this isnt like him at all. Yes the police dept is searching now its just sad it took them so long to start the investigation that even if there was some shred of evidence of foul play its long gone by now. I hope giggles you never have to feel the helpless feeling his family feels and i hope your right that he just comes walkin into town.

Posted by giggles (anonymous) on November 10, 2009 at 3:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The sad fact is that people do walk away from life without any indication that they were going to do so. I also understand that this isn't like him as so many of you have said, but there are different rules when looking for adults, the reason being that because they are adults they usually turn up somewhere because they just decided as an adult, they didn't need to account to everyone their whereabouts. The reason for this general rule is because it is extremely expensive. Yes, I would want my husband found, but I could not expect for the law enforcement to do it all, when they have nothing to go on. I would however be looking anywhere and everywhere I could think of to find my loved one. I would be forming search and rescue teams as soon as I realized that something was wrong. Knowing how the world is, is the best indication that you cannot rely on them to do it all. That is all I am saying. It is agonizing not knowing, but I would have to do something about it myself, because you can only truly rely on yourself or your loved ones to do it the very best.

Posted by mtrester (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 10:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Let me ask you a question giggles? Would you participate in a search for Brian if our family put together one? It's sad to say but people like you talk more than give actions to help. Your just another person with an opinion. Obviously we have seen and heard a lot of those opinions but no one actually doing anything to help. My husband is first cousins to Brian and were very close for their entire adolescent years. He is one of the sweetest guys you will ever meet. Let me ask another question. If you were the parent, sibing, loved one of a grown man that you had been accustomed to talking to on a daly, or weekly basis, would you want to hear someone say that maybe he just decided to leave? No! You would expect that other people would appreciate the fact that you know the missing person and their character and routines. You would expect people to listen to you when you know in your heart that he didn't just walk away from his life. Happy peope don't just run away from their lives. If you could have only known Brian. He is a very happy, energetic person who would at a drop of a hat drive an hour or two to be by your side to help you through anything. You know, Brian has been through hell in his life and always found a silver lining somewhere. So why would a perfectly happy man, who has a wonderful girlfriend and family and friends that would do anything for him, just walk away? Answer that for me giggles. No we cannot expect the police to drop every other case they might be attending to, but I do think that the mystery of the situation should be enough to bring more attention to the fact that he is missing and for no good reason. How many times have we seen the piece on the news, Nancy Grace or any other program at that, that there is some unhappy crazy bride to be who had cold feet and skipped town and there was national attention brought to it. But around our little insignificant part of the woods when someone disappears with no signs or reasons, it gets put on the back burner to hide in the archives of a newspaper or TV news station. So I will ask again, how many of you would help in a much larger search for Brian?

Posted by giggles (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You need to reread my post. I never once said that HE meaning Brian just walked away or just decided to leave, I said the reason law enforcement don't jump on these cases is because a majority do walk away. It isn't helpful but that is the way it is.
Secondly, Have you put together a search? If so I have heard nothing of it. I would love to help, time permitting, I do have a job and two children. I think that someone should put out a search party. I did not know him, but I would be willing to help.
Have you called bigger venues, such as CNN, or Nancy Grace? They put the word out and bring in so much more attention than a local station. I think in those cases people go to them, rather than waiting for the news corporations to seek you out.
Also, the newspaper only gave us that he went missing and his truck was found. Did his cell phone go missing with him? When was the last time he made or received a call? Did they try tracing it to a location? We as a public weren't given much information by either law enforcement or the family, more needs to given out if we are to be of any help.

Posted by dnjsmom (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the Emporia police depatment should be looked into as to why its taken so long for them to do anything.. (this is just the same as when the elderly man went missing and it took the them HOURS to call in a search and rescue team when if called in sooner he would have been found sooner)... I don't know this man but I do come from his area and I have heard alot of about him.. for a surprise to some of you its all been good.. and I have heard theres never been problems out of him.. I know a small part of his family... and I feel for all of them... On Nov. the 4th I emailed WIBW asking why there hadn't been more coverage because I spent day after day hearing all these rumors.. They emailed me back stating it was because there was nothing new from the police department... Tomorrow will be 3 wks and I really doubt there will be anymore then 10 secs of coverage if he's lucky... I pray every night that my husband doesn't go missing in this area because theres obviously no help or sympathy bc he's an adult.. I don't think it should matter race, background age or sex.. ITS A PERSON.. ITS A PERSON OTHERS LOVED.. This is whats frustrating.. It may not be his race or his sex but could it be because he has a criminal past that no one cares?? No matter what its disgusting.. I think the emporia police do whatever to make their job easier.. I think the towns of Emporia, Neosho Rapids, Hartford and Olpe should be outraged at this and emailing every possible person to help find this man.. if it where your son, husband, friend, uncle, cousin, whatever wouldn't you expect more whether he's grown or not?!?! Thats my opinion!

Posted by amberb (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

umm search me and his family were out there everyday the first week he was missing. We have put up fliers in emporia, madison, hartford, burlington, iola, lebo over and over again due to rain and morons who go to businesses claiming that he has been found take them down. Brian didnt have a cell phone unfortunetly but he made three calls a co worker his boss and his girl friend me. shortly later the truck he was driving was found and when i say shortly i mean within thirty min. once again he had no money cause i have it he left his cigarettes laying in the truck his drink and had no extra clothes. Anyone who knows brian never expect him to leave his cigarettes he would never leave them. Somethng happened out there and its not good brian didnt just walk down the road forgetting everyone he loved behind.

Posted by methusla (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wait just a minute, lets all just calm down just a little !
First of all after reading reports and information available, first, " Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on the 22nd, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle stuck on Road R5 at Road 75, Lyon County KS. Lyon County Deputies arrived and found that the vehicle was unattended. The vehicle was removed from the area."
Second," On October 23rd, Brian Trester’s family reported that they had not seen Brian since he left for work the day before and this was unusual. "
Third, " A search for Brian Trester in the area where the vehicle he was driving was found has taken place and he was not located. If you see Brian Trester of have any information about his possible where abouts please contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 620-342-5545 "
Fourth, " Lyon County Sheriff Gary Eichorn said they are still looking for a man who reportedly went missing almost two weeks ago. Eichorn said they have had men working the case each day, and nothing has turned up. "
Finally, professional search and rescue volunteers have been called in, granted, 2 weeks after a search began by the local Sheriffs office and undoubtedly local volunteers on either the 22nd or 23rd of October and Sheriffs dept. Deputys and possibly volunteers, have, apparantely been searching everyday since October 22nd, when Mr. Trester' s truck was found abandoned and have called in or asked for help from out of area professional search and rescue people and even helicopters !
Now have I read and interpreted the facts correctly ?
It would seem that everything humanly possible is being done to find this young man. However it is an unfortunate fact of life that there is other law enforcement business to have to contend with, everyday and civilian volunteers also have other of lifes duties to have to attend to everyday !
It is very unfortunate that this young man is missing and I sincerely hope that he will be found, alive and well, calmer heads need to prevail !

Posted by FarmRaised (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I would be like to help. When and where should I show up?

Posted by methusla (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 12:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am only trying understand the possible why, wherefore, who, etc. of why this young man would go missing ?
amberg, You state that this young man had no money, no cell phone, basically no means to communicate or pay for a pay phone call, etc.! You say he made three calls, I am assuming that these calls were made after he abandoned his truck or possibly before he abandoned his truck, if so there should be some sort of record of from where and what times these calls were made !
And was there any sign of any sort of struggle or foul play at the sight where his truck was discovered ?
Did he have any enemies, past or present that may want to harm him. If so, do you know who they might be and if so did you give this information to the authorities ?
The authorities need to know everything they can about this young man, his habits, places he may hang out, friends, enemys, etc.. The more information the authorities have about this young man to work with, the better their chances are of finding him !

Posted by methusla (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I also would like to help, but unfortunately I have a physical handicap that will not permit me to take part in a physical search for this young man. But I can hope and pray that this young man will be found unharmed and well and be returned to his family and those that love him !
I am sorry I can not do more !

Posted by giggles (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

methusla, that is what I have been trying to convey to his family here. This happens to be the protocol when anyone goes missing, except with children which is now done with Amber Alerts but only in recent years. I would be distraught also, but the law enforcement have done and are doing what they can.
I noticed that someone said that there are people who are taking the signs down. Does anyone know who these people are? Perhaps there is a reason they are taking them down, such as maybe they know something and don't want him to be found. Just something to think about.
It looks like there are a couple of people here willing to lend a hand. Call the paper again, ask them to update on the front page or something. Call national news corporations, get them to take notice.
Perhaps he had trouble, and started to walk and maybe he was injured, have you checked fields, ditches and roads in perhaps a 5 mile radius?
I think this is terrible, and frightening.

Posted by amberb (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

the calls were made minutes before he left the house that he stays at and yes the calls were reported to the police and yes they recorded the last call that was left on my phone at 6:05 that morning. Something hapened between6:05 am and 6:30 and within just a few short miles of where the truck was found. I was out there the 22ndand the 23rd really there were local volunteers thats funny cause i was there all day and all that showed up was his family two sheriffs and a helicopter for um maybe thirty minutes it seemed like. we had two horses out there looking, asking neigbors if we could walk their fields the cops didnt even get out of their car for more than 15min. then told us to give them a call on monday which was almost five days later. im sorry if im a little pissed that they didnt take us seriously because brian yes has had a rough life and made a few bad decisions in the past and is on parole. Yes they are searching now but what the hell took them so long to start is my problem! Im sorry but a ufo didnt pick him up some person did and they need to come clean honestly how does a man just dasppear within thirty minutes with no evidence of where he went nothing make sense.

Posted by barefootin (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 5:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Is it possible he started walking and took a ride with a stranger? does he have a debit or credit card? If so, is there a way to check and see if its been used lately? Can you check his email to see if its been used lately? try organizing a search using volunteers, pick a saturday when there will be more people off work. I hope he is okay.

Posted by YY4U (anonymous) on November 11, 2009 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Those are good suggestions barefootin. Have the authorities considered his girlfriends ex boyfriends?

Posted by dreamer0615 (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 12:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

for all of you who keep talkin on here and makin your own accusations SHUT UP you arent helping matters any at all. All your doing is making the family more upset opinions are like buttholes everyone has one but if they aint a positive opinion keep it to your damn self. As for his girlfriends ex-boyfriends his girlfriend is my best friend, shes just like my sister and her ex boyfriends aint got any thing to do with this if u know amber like i do.... The 80% of people that are commenting messed up things i can guarntee that you say you would help search for him but im sure you wont.... cause people like you who do nothing but share your un needed nasty opinion have nothing better to do with your time or your self and wouldnt help anyone if your life depended on it... I know his family and his girlfriend and i know brian his family doesnt deserve to hear the messed up things you are saying they are all good people so if you guys cant say anything nice or have a lead to where he is, except for YOUR accusations then SHUT UP...... my thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very horrible time, i hope brian is found safe and unharmed..........

Posted by chiefsfan (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 5:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

dreamer0615:

I think you just blew any chance of getting any help at all from the public. I understand your worried, scared and frustrated. But when people offer their help like what's been done here, then you come on here and attack them, I don't think you're going to get the help.

Posted by biscuitboy (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 5:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well dreamer0615 I'm sure you must know that comments like yours have probably pretty much stopped any more input that you will receive on this unfortunate situation from the public. Good job.

Posted by FarmRaised (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 8:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I would still be willing to help. Just don't put me with dreamer0615...doesn't seem like a very pleasant or proactive sort. I hope that this young man can found and found safe.

Posted by ToxicPink (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 9:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

For people who do not want drama, stop coming on here and saying things like that. Amber is handling it very well and I'm here also offering my support. Coming onto the boards and acting out hinders anything more then it helps and just makes it seem that much less of a detrimental issue.

Please, I understand how upset you all are, but you need to leave the anger out of the public eye and offer support and information first and foremost. Even it is just a front, calmness will be more productive then outbursts.

Also, I'm confused are you all legitimately forming another search party? If so, Amber please text me when.

Also, contacting bigger media sources is not a bad idea, I hope family members look into that suggestion.

On a side note, because the Gazette is not offering updates like I feel they should be (I don't care dear "moderators" if there is not any new information, just a reprint in the paper on a constant basis would be lovely, they're putting up signs, show some local support eh?) Continuing to post on the articles on here that do boast it up to the front page is productive in getting the story out there more (If the fighting can subside).

Posted by bob (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 9:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

According to http://www.lyoncounty.org/Larson.pdf via a google search he was due in court Monday 11/9 Reason?? Coincidence??

Posted by methusla (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 9:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, no more posts or comments, etc., from me ! Good luck !

Posted by ToxicPink (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey Bob, why don't you go back and read some of the other posts from Amber that mentioned about how he was close to getting off probation and it would be pointless for him to run from court, especially since she has said he was working on getting everything together and was not on bad behavior.

Posted by giggles (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 12:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I too would be willing to do something, even after dreamer0615's nasty, negative, and very unhelpful post. I have given some suggestions as to how to bring it back to the forefront. Now is not the time for anger or blame, it is the time for action. Law enforcement is working with what they have, and the public could use more information to possibly give some leads. You never know what info someone might have, that they themselves didn't know could help...

Posted by FinallyOUT (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I would never try and discount the fact that a man is missing. It is a horrible situation to not know where a loved one is. I know of Brian Trester and the few times I have spoken to him, he was a kind man.

What I would like everyone to remember is that missing person’s cases are very touchy. From this situation to a missing child from school, there are several steps an officer needs to take before going to the next level in the search. All leads must be checked and exhausted. People need to be tracked down. Last steps need to be retraced. Friends, bosses, family etc.. all need to be contacted. This is not easy. People don’t always want to talk to police regardless of the reason. Police have to spend time digging through what is truth and what is fiction.

As far as a search, the sheriff’s office first starts with a BOLO to law enforcement agencies. This is to make sure all agencies within the city are aware of the situation. This includes KHP, ESU and EPD. This also includes our surrounding counties. Those agencies are probably all trying to make some headway to help the Sheriff’s Office, as they are doing there best, they are only one department, with not many deputies. So everyone I am sure is trying to help.

Posted by FinallyOUT (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Cont.

So people are looking. People ARE keeping there eyes open. I think what needs to also be stated is that contrary to popular belief, law enforcement isn’t sitting back with there feet up, because they know Brian and they know that he’s been in some trouble. He is a man with a family, someone’s son, someone’s spouse. It makes me very sad that people have that view of law enforcement, because if you really knew ANYTHING about what really happens at both the SO and the PD you would know that isn’t the case. They are people too, who also have families and friends with a history so to speak. So it’s easy to be the armchair quarterback and believe that’s why things haven’t been done to peoples liking. What people have to remember is that the sheriff’s office is doing all they can with the resources that they have to work with.

Also, something to remember, it’s not easy to get a helicopter for searches. It’s just not. Emporia is not large enough of a city or a county to afford having one at our disposal. The only helicopter available for use I believe still currently is via KHP and that takes time to get them here. I don’t believe they have that many to go around for the entire state.

Something to keep in mind, is that if family or friends (which Brian seems to have in abundance on here) wanted to organize a search and are seeking the communities help, contact the Gazette, shoot Chuck Samples an email at KVOE, call Cable One advertising and get a notice up on Channel 20. All of these people I am sure would be not only willing to help, but to do it at no cost. That way you could set up one centralized place to meet and start the search so everyone knows were to go.

Keep awareness up. If people pull your signs down, have a 100 more to put up. Get on Facebook, start a group dedicated to bringing Brian home. Put his face out there everywhere you can. Something will turn up. Weither it’s through the efforts of law enforcement or yours.

But it will take both an organized effort from family and friends too.

Just please keep in mind that officers are there to help you and they are trying there best. What’s hard to wrap your mind around sometimes is that this is your loved one and to you- you feel that things should happen much quicker. You don’t see all that is going on behind the scenes. Sometimes feelings come at unrealistic paces. Remember these are people too who can’t just bring Brian home out of thin air.

EVERYONE, hopes the best for your family.

Thank you.

Posted by goodoleboy (anonymous) on November 12, 2009 at 11:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One thing I am curious about, and bear with me it might have been said before. But was his truck found abandoned in good running order or was it stuck or broken down leading to him heading out on foot? Were there footprints found?

Posted by dreamer0615 (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

im sorry if i came off rude, hateful, and nasty, but i was upset because some of the things that are being said. Everybody forgets that somethings that are being said are kind of hurtful and stuff, ya know... Yeah people talk and you y'all are just throwing ideas out there, but just remember that somethings are hurtful when you say them. Now you guys understand why i was nasty and stuff because thats how you guys were basically talkin to. I wasnt tryin to be a butt but just remember that somethings problably shouldnt be said allowed ya know, i know everybody aint trying to be rude but you come off that way.

Posted by goodoleboy (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 12:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Also if it is any comfort to those that knew him, if there was any better time of year to be lost this is it, with all the hunters out in force someone is bound to turn up something that might help solve this riddle.

Posted by tawais (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

while I did know Brian back when I worked at beef, and even though I wasn't very fond of him as a person, we all make mistakes. The man is missing, people!! It shouldn't matter what he's done in the past, people need to come together to try to find him. I've seen little to nothing as far as effort in trying to find him. If the information I have is correct, if his truck was still running when the authorities found it, this leads me to believe he was forced out of his truck at either knife or gunpoint. Someone had a beef with him and wanted to settle a score. Like I said, I didn't know him very well with the exception of working with him. I've heard all the rumors but I put very little stock in what i hear. I would search barns, fields, the river, creeks, places like that. I'm not trying to be hurtful here, but we need to be realistic. I doubt he would just up and leave without so much as even turning his truck off and taking his personal belongings with him. There are other ways to disappear.

Posted by barefootin (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 11:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dreamer, these were just suggestions of things to help find him. I dont know him or know the whole story. I m just trying to be helpful and we've had family crises before so I understand how upsetting it is. I will help anyway I can if I know what needs to be done, until then, just keep hoping for the best.

Posted by paulkersey (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey, maybe the person he stole "at least 1K less than 25K," found him.

http://165.201.143.205/kasper2/offender....

Posted by paulkersey (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Also, if you plan on participating in a search party, please be informed this man is a convicted criminal, and could very possibly be armed and dangerous. I do hope they find this person, but PLEASE, use caution and don't go looking for him. Leave that to local law enforcement.

Posted by phiber101 (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

paulkersey, you need not post anything anymore on this matter! If you've read ANY of the beginning posts these issues have been covered. He made some bad decisions in life and yes he was on parole, but does that really make him less of a human being? I'm sure you aren't a Saint! So please, if you want to post ignorant posts just because of this mans past, keep it to yourself and just stay away. Brian has been dragged threw the mud on these posts but the fact of the matter is that he's been missing now for 3 weeks. Would you want people talking about you like this if you or one of your family members were missing? I'm assuming not.

Posted by neoshofalls (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Will there be another search? post it and our family will be there...
I have known Brian since we were 13 he is not armed and dangerous he would do anything for a friend i also know he would not tell people not to look for you paulkersey even your family would deserve to know where you were if you "disapeared" No family deserves not to know!
Respect brians family and dont post again paulkersey

Posted by noneya (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 6:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HOLD UP.... FOR EVERYBODY PUTTING THERE OPINIONS ON.... FOR THOSE WHO HAVE A HEART THANK YOU WE THE FAMILY OF BRIAN APPRICIATE YOU AND FOR THE OTHERS THIS IS NOT THE TIME FOR ARGUEING THE FIGHTING. BRIAN IS MISSING THATS THE WHOLE POINT THAT MATTERS .HIS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND,WHERE THE PICTURE CAME FROM AND FINGER POINTING ISNT HELPING OR GONNA HELP. NOTHING SHOULD MATTER BESIDES THIS MAN (BRIAN) IS MISSING NOT THE COLOR OF HIS SKIN,CRIMINAL BACKGROUND,RELIGION NOTHING HE IS HUMAN. AND FOR THOSE WITH ALL THE UPSTTING COMMITTS YOU SAY YOU DONT KNOW HIM BUT MAYBE YOU DO MAYBE YOU FOLLOWING THE STORY BECAUSE YOU KNOW SOMETHING JUST MAYBE THATS WHY YOU ARE DEWELLING ON HIS PAST JUST MAYBE YOU KNOW SOMETHING AND GETTING YOUR KICKS AND GIGGLES OFF THIS SITUATION. MY WHOLE POINT IS WHY WOULD YOU BE DEWELLING ON BRIANS PAST SO MUCH IF YOU DIDNT KNOW HIM WHY WOULD YOU MAKE A COMMENT ABOUT THIS MAN IN A NEGATIVE WAY IF YOU DONT KNOW HIM. WHY NOT JUST ASK YOU QUESTIONS AND STATE YOUR HEART IS WITH US. SHOULD WE LOOK AT YOU AS A SUSPECT????? OR NOT??????

Posted by create (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 6:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

noneya, People have a right to their opinions, just like you do. This is a free country.

Posted by noneya (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 7:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

YES!!!!they do but peaple need to have respect for the family and forget about there selfs some times even tho it be hard for some to do. peaple should not put alligations on here unless they know the facts. That makes peaple that dont know BRIAN think things about him that are not true. IF ANYONE WANTS TO KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT BRIAN CONTACT HIS FAMILY OR FRIENDS THEY WOULD BE THE ONES THAT KNOW BRIAN LEE TRESTER.

Posted by noneya (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CREATE like you said opinions not lies and alligation to make Brian look like a murderer rapeist or something. SOUNDS SUSPECIOUS TO ME. FOR SOMEONE TRYIN TO SCARE PEOPLE SO THEY WONT WANT TO HELP FIND BRIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lets get OPINIONS on that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by miss_thang (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 7:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This is so sad that the "good" people of Emporia are so STUPID!!!!! This man is missing. How can some of you be so inconsiderate! I guess i just wasnt raised to be that cruel! And to the family..good luck finding him and if the ones of us in this town that arent so cold hearted can do anything to help please let us know.

Posted by mcmommy (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 8:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It truely amazes me how cold some people can be! Brian was a human being and has paid for his mistakes. He has a family and friends, have a heart and show a little respect!

Posted by create (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 8:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, at least I know now that you don't have a keyboard problem, noneya. Please stop using all caps.

Posted by SFIns (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 9:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

noneya,
When someone has hurt as many people as Brian has you should expect some negative comments. By argueing with other posters you are only throwing gas on the fire. Maybe you could direct you agression towards a productive use.

Posted by mcmommy (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 10:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Really, is this the time to be so cold? The man is missing for God sake! If you didn't like him then why bother following the story. You need to remember Brain why keep bringing up his background? Yes we understand Brian wasnt perfect but he sure never done anything to deserve to just "disappear". We want him back and finding him should be the only thing that matters right now not all these negative comments!

Posted by oh4theluvof (anonymous) on November 13, 2009 at 10:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why do posters who are claiming to know or looking to defending him keep referring to him in the past tense???????

Posted by neoshofalls (anonymous) on November 14, 2009 at 9:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Because all of his family and friends know Brian would not just leave with out even a good bye Brian would not "disapear" anyways on his own accord, he would keep in touch with friends and family. All of his friends and family know that

Posted by sunshine (anonymous) on November 14, 2009 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have been following this story and hoping to hear some good news. To the family, I am sorry you are going through this. It is unfair to not know what has happened to a person you care about. If there is anything that I can do to help with a search, please let me know. I will help where I can. I don't know any of you or Brian but I have a family and some of them have made mistakes of their own. Some of them I have had to tell to stay away when their own lives were such a mess and the people they associated with were not good. However, not one time did I stop worrying about them and when they were ready to change their lives I was right there to support them. If something had happened to them, even during the time they were leading troubled lives, I would have been scared for them, upset and hurt, and would have done anything I could to get them home safe. I don't understand the people on here being so judgemental. Tell me you don't all have skeletons in your closet or that someone in your life doesn't. Hell, I would even have enough compassion for my ex husband and the nasty person he married to want them to be safe. Yes, I checked out the Kasper site to see what people were so afraid of...because that is what it is, it is fear when people are so nasty and bitter. As far as I could tell he isn't a dangerous man, he stole, and it wasn't even armed robbery. No weapons were involved. Theft is a crime and should be punished and it sounds as if this man has been punished. I stole when I was a kid in jr. high school, are you going to stone me and if something happens to me would you say the awful things about me that has been said here? And before someone calls me on it...I realize the crime he committed was a bit more than stealing a pack of cigarettes at a grocery store, but because he did something wrong it is no reason to turn our backs on a citizen of OUR community. If any of you do something wrong or your kids do something wrong or your brother does are you going to be so hateful if something happens to them? When I see posts like those I have seen here I am ashamed to be a part of this community.

Posted by noneya (anonymous) on November 14, 2009 at 8:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am glad you (sunshine) have a heart and was raised the way i was. It feels good to know that there are still desent people in emporia.

Posted by FarmRaised (anonymous) on November 15, 2009 at 8:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I saw that WIBW covered the story on their morning broadcast yesterday. Is the family any closer to getting a search organized? Please post the place, date and time that you would like the volunteers to show up. Someone really needs to get this going. We can't help if you don't direct us.

Posted by luvbleangel (anonymous) on November 15, 2009 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My personal opinion to some of these outrageous comments is that some of you people need to look deep inside yourselves and find your heart. A man is missing. A man that is obviously loved and missed by his friends, and his family. Stop dragging this man in the mud. Yeah sure, he might have a past record.. and many people can't seem to get over that.. but you know what.. He is the same as me and you. Chances are 100% of the people who have had bad things to say about this man.. aren't perfect themselves. Keep that in mind the next time you see a flier of Brians face. Or the next time you hear his name.

To his Friends and his Family, My heart goes out to you all. I can't even begin to imagine what you all are going through right now. and I'm so very very sadden to say that half of the people in emporia are so cold hearted that they would say some of the things they say. I'm even more sorry that the town of Emporia isn't backing you up and helping you as much as they should in this case. It breaks my heart to think about the pain you are feeling. Its moments like this that I wish I was still in Emporia.. still in Kansas. If I could be there, I would be out in them fields and everywhere else imagineable to help locate Brian.. Day in and Day out. I wouldn't give up till I could bring you all some peace of mind. I know that times like these are extremely hard to deal with, and You feel that your world is crashing down, but just remember Keep your head up, and Hope in your heart. I dont personally know Brian, But I'm sure that he would want you all to keep smiling. I will continue to pray for his safe return home.

Posted by neoshofalls (anonymous) on November 16, 2009 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If there is going to be another search please post it, my family will search also i have extra cars so if anyone else from the iola area needs a ride to help search, we have the cars and trucks to get everyone to the meeting spot.
just post the time and date and meeting spot...
please let us know, we are here to help any way we can.

Posted by YY4U (anonymous) on November 16, 2009 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So, have the authorities interviewed the last person who talked to the missing man? Did they ask about the “people threatining him” or why she believes “a ufo didnt pick him up”. Maybe ask about other boyfriends. It might just rattle the memory so we can find him.

Posted by FinallyOUT (anonymous) on November 16, 2009 at 2:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I've seen several offers of help on here. It seems to me that theres a whole lot of talk on here about peoples opinions...
instead of doing productive things to find Brian.

I think everyone regardless of there opinion on this man or the situation does feel a degree of empathy for the Trester family.

Personally I think it would be great to have someone with the family talk to the Gazette about Brian. Let people know what's going on, who Brian was, distigushing features that we aren't aware of. Get his name and a few other pictures out there. Call Topeka stations, newspapers..

There is ALOT that could be done.

Continued prayers to your family.

Posted by icebaby1965 (anonymous) on November 16, 2009 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My heart goes out to Brian's family and friends. Brian grew up with my oldest son infact they went to school together and Brian always hung out at my house when he lived in madison. He was a good kid back then and I had recently talked to him and knew he was getting his life turned around i was so proud of him. I will continue to pray as i have everyday since i heard this

Posted by mcmommy (anonymous) on November 16, 2009 at 8:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That was my mistake, innocent typo I didnt mean to refer to Brian in the past tense. Truly am sorry.

Posted by mcmommy (anonymous) on November 16, 2009 at 8:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My understanding is KBI asked the family to back off and let them handle the investigation.

Posted by neoshofalls (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

i still think that there should be more coverage on this story at least a follow up in the newspaper, all of us are at a loss no idea what to do, if the KBI wants us to back off i personaly think that they did not and are not doing all they can (im not saying they arent trying) im just saying that if they started earlier they might have had a leed, and they should not have moved the truck until it got checked out by the KBI or Emporias finest (mabey it had fingerprints that could have lead to someone) This situation breaks my heart to think that anyone can just disapear, and no help from the police to look for them for a few days. Brain is one of my best friends we were like brothers growing up I cant put it into words how i feel, I pray that he will be found, and found safe

Posted by mcmommy (anonymous) on November 17, 2009 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Believe me we all know how you feel, and completly agree with what you saying Im Brians cousin, I lost contact with Brian over the last few years only seen him ever now and then, but I still talk to his sisters, my heart truely breaks for them. I want a few answers myself so I cant even imagine what his sisters and brothers are going through right now.

Posted by ruby (anonymous) on November 19, 2009 at 8:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LET ME TELL U ALL ABOUT BRIAN HE IS MY COUISN BUT N MY HEART HE IS MY SON BRIAN HAS LIVED WITH ROD AND I ON AND OFF FOR YEARS I NEED WHO EVER TO COME CLEAN AND SPILL THEY GUTS I NEED TO NO SOMETHING I MISS BRIAN AND LOVE HIM DEARLY

Posted by FarmRaised (anonymous) on November 20, 2009 at 8:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Any word on organizing a search for him? Let us know when and where. The community will help. Just let us know what we can do.

Posted by MisterO (anonymous) on November 20, 2009 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

God, I hate to say this 'cause it will make me sound like an insensitive ... well ... something.

There are SO many good reasons throughout this thread for why you should stay in school. And pay attention while you are there.

Posted by neoshofalls (anonymous) on November 20, 2009 at 7:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this has nothing to do with school its about a missing man

Posted by create (anonymous) on November 20, 2009 at 7:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You're not insensitive at all, Mr. O. You're just plain observant and willing to be frank.