Family still looking for missing man
The family of a missing Jefferson County man is still seeking the public’s help.
Joseph M. Coloso II has been missing since being released from an Oconomowoc hospital on Monday, his sister, Susan Coloso-Novak, said in a news release.
Coloso is recovering from a severe head injury. It’s possible he might be confused and might not know who he is or where he is going.
Coloso is 46 years old. He is 4-feet, 11-inches tall, 80-85 pounds and has blackish gray short hair.
On Saturday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, other area public safety agencies and family members conducted a search by land and air. They did not find anything in the immediate area.
Coloso was last seen near Highway 12 and Oakland Road, southeast of Cambridge, where his vehicle was found.
Anyone with information should call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at (920) 674-7310.
Nov 16, 2009 at 2:43 p.m.
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There appears to be alot of true and false info going around about this case. Yes, he was injured by a horse, yes it was a head injury, yes he did leave the hospital on 11-9-09, it is unknown whether or not he was released or left AMA. It is unknown who drove him home. The hospital will not release any info to the family because of HIPPA. He has no relatives in West Bend, his vehicle was found by a hunter other then that all is unknown and or here say at this time. Being a family member, I appreciate all the thoughts and concern and hope we can figure this whole thing out soon.
Nov 16, 2009 at 4:58 a.m.
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UPDATE: According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, this man was last seen on Friday (11/13/09).
Nov 16, 2009 at 12:28 a.m.
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the gazette is normally a day late, you can read it the madison paper, and the same article appears 1 or 2 days later,in the gazette.
Nov 15, 2009 at 7:40 p.m.
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Polyanna,Thank You for providing info that Gazette should have provided.(if yhey knew,and are not "mystery" writers!)
Nov 15, 2009 at 3:06 p.m.
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PollyAnna, you should be a reporter ;-). I wish the Gazette had picked that information up before publishing this article. Time lines, especially with an event like this, are very important.
I hope his family finds him, alive and well.
Nov 15, 2009 at 2:44 p.m.
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Wow, something went wrong here. I pray he's alright.
Nov 15, 2009 at 1:36 p.m.
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Thanks, PollyAnna. Your report actually makes sense.
Nov 15, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.
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I found this information from channel 15 and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Nov.1 he fell from a horse and injured his head
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Nov. 8 a hospital employee took him home
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Nov 8 he called a relative in West Bend and said he was on his way over to visit
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Nov 13 a hunter found his car in a corn field.
Nov 15, 2009 at 11:46 a.m.
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Most likely the man was released to family and taken home...then he went missing. Very hard to care for some brain injury people in a community setting. Hard to care for them in a health care setting as well.
Nov 15, 2009 at 10:24 a.m.
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I hope they finf him. the hospital should have made sure there was someone there to get him home. I agree most likely no insurance.
Nov 15, 2009 at 8:36 a.m.
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This does say the family is STILL seeking help, meaning they asked for help before. This is just the first time I'VE seen this info. Perhaps it was in the paper before, but just didn't hit the online version in a "front page" link.
Nov 15, 2009 at 8:22 a.m.
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He probably didn't have any insurance so they kicked him out. :(
Nov 15, 2009 at 7:18 a.m.
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Is there a scene missing here? Man with severe head injury is released to drive away in his own vehicle? Days later, he is noticed missing?
Nov 15, 2009 at 7:15 a.m.
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With a head injury,Please donot say this gentleman was released on his own?Surely hospital would ensure family,friend picked him up?
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