Her family has shared their criticism over the way the investigation has been handled, saying they feel it could have been solved if police had taken it more seriously from the beginning. Mark was able to tell investigators exactly what items Christi Jo supposedly packed and what contents she happened to have in her purse at the time of her disappearance. It appeared to investigators that the suitcase had been placed there instead of just thrown out. EARLY LIFE: Christi Jo Nichols was born on September 6, 1965 in Overton, Dawson County, Nebraska to Connie Stanley and Ken Williams. She couldn't trust anyone for help. According to Mark, he sensed a lot of anger coming from his wife. An investigation revealed traces of Christi's blood in the couple's house and in the husbands car. As a result, her family, which already included two siblings, grew to include three stepbrothers. Please subscribe to keep reading. She also thought it was strange that he never asked her if Christi was there or if she had seen her. The pair spent between five and 10 minutes speaking, and Mark paid her in cash. SPRINGDALE (KFSM) A body found that was found inside a car atNorthwest Medical Center has been identified as missing woman Christy Nichols, according to the Springdale Police Department. On Dec. 10, 1987, Christi (Williams) Nichols went missing in Gothenburg and has never been found. While Christis case has since stalled, it remains open, with the Patrols cold case unit having worked on it on and off throughout the years. Christi Jo disappearance, 32 years later. Christi Jo Nichols was a 22 year old from Gothenburg, NE. Links: Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He claimed that she threatened to divorce him several times before her disappearance. Body Found At Springdale Hospital Confirmed To Be Missing Woman, Body found in search for missing 26-year-old Sebastian County man, Crawford County faces three civil rights cases, Winter warnings vs watches, what's the difference? Both Christi Jos suitcase and purse were found in March of 1988, at a rest stop in Maxwell, NE about 30 miles west of Gothenburg NE. Mark took a polygraph about her disappearance in 1987, but the results were inconclusive. She was married and had two children. It was to throw the investigation off of his trail because he felt investigators were still looking in his direction or to ensure that whatever move Mark made at the time would not be noticed because investigative efforts would be thrown into trying to determine when Christi Jos items were left at the rest-stop, by whom and why. Christi Jo Willliams (Nichols) was last seen alive Dec. 10, 1987, when she left her children at home with a babysitter for an evening out with her husband, Mark. She had been taking steps to leave him with her children when on the night of December 10, 1987, the couple left their two children with a babysitter while they went out for the night. I was able to speak to townspeople as well as her family for more details. Show Transcript. As the police investigated, they began to uncover evidence that the Nichols' marriage was in trouble. Currently, the case is classified as a homicide and foul play is suspected. Between 12:30am and 1:00am, Mark came home. This type of murderer is the deeply invested abuser/murderer. He later said he did this so her mother would not worry about her. Nichols's ears are pierced. Dead. All that is known is that she has vanished without a trace, and her family and friends would like to know why. An investigation revealed traces of Christi's blood in the couple's house and in the husband's car. UPDATE: Christi Jo disappearance, 32 years later. In 1987, the pairs marital problems began to escalate, as Mark was allegedly physically abusive toward Christi. After this, he tossed her onto their waterbed in self-defence and she landed on her hand, injuring her thumb. If they feel they are losing control they will do something so as to bring that needed balance back into the picture. In March 1988, three months after Christi's disappearance, her suitcase and purse were discovered in a roadside rest area thirty miles west of Gothenburg. He claims that some of the rumors have gotten "pretty vicious". Christis aunt, Joanne Kniss, moved to Omaha, Nebraska from North Platte, Nebraska to work with Whelan. Truthfully he always had an idea of where hed stash a body he just needed to be able to do it at the right time so as not to get caught. On the evening of December 10, 1987, Christi and her husband . When interviewed about Christi's disappearance by reporters for the Unsolved Mysteries television show in 1989, Mark said the only time one of their arguments escalated into violence was when Christi had hit and kicked him and burned his neck with a cigarette after he asked her to stay home one night, and he tossed her on the waterbed in self-defense and accidentally injured her in the process. At first, Lindsey and Preston lived in foster care. (it was never confirmed as to which he did), Rumors are that Mark had an abusive past prior to marrying Christi Jo. On January 3, 2020, the case saw renewed interest after the Nebraska State Patrol released a press release. Killers like this typically, unless they are on a planned trip with the spouse, dont travel great distances to kill, they kill in one area, generally close to or at home and travel away from home but not to far, to dispose of the body. She went to see an abuse counselor, and Mark was angry when he found out and made her promise not to go again, but she went again anyway. Suspects: The police consider Mark the prime suspect in Christi's disappearance. Austin Sigg who has since been convicted of murdering and dismembering her did the very same thing. In short, he already knew long before he killed her, that he was going to kill her should she try to leave the relationship. Despite the evidence against him, he has never been charged in her disappearance, presumably due to the lack of a body. An investigation revealed traces of Christi's blood in the couple's house and in the husband's car. The last time he claimed to have seen her was at 2am, when he went to sleep beside her. Dale Nichols asked for prayers for the familyin a post a on Facebook: Example video title will go here for this video. It appeared to them that whoever had previously had the items had wanted them to be found. According to the police however contrary to what Mark said, no one in town could recall seeing Mark driving around searching for his wife that day. Mark told investigators it was menstrual blood, but analysis proved this statement was untrue. You do not argue, question or do something he does not approve of. In April 1986, their son, Preston, was born. A constitutional amendment introduced in the Nebraska Legislature Friday would give voters the opportunity to eliminate the State Board of Education. A major construction project of the state Department of Roads was underway at the time of Christi's disappearance. There are currently no cases that match the selected filters. Christis father, Ken, says that he cant say for sure if his daughter is dead, as theres no evidence of foul play, nor any witnesses who saw anything suspicious. It reminds me of a case a few years back from Colorado. Connie got temporary custody of Lindsey and Preston after her daughter went missing, but a judge placed them in foster care after four months. Two days before she disappeared, Christi met with a divorce attorney. Both the suitcase and the purse, with everything still inside, were found at an Interstate 80 rest stop near Maxwell, Nebraska in March 1988. She had told Gary that they were having marital problems; he was surprised that they were there together that night. That gave Mark ample time to plan the proper disposal of his wife. The location is approximately 30 miles from Gothenburg. It was also discovered that his family was close to the Gothenburg police chief, Bob Shackleton. Which is actually pretty dead on. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Mark claimed that the fight occurred when he tried to keep Christi from going out. When she was later spoken to by investigators, she would say she never saw, nor heard Christi enter the house. He claimed that she got upset with him, tried to hit and kick him, and then burned his neck with a cigarette. He also suggested Christi not return home and instead stay with her mother, but she refused. Christi Jo Nichols, a 22-year-old mother of two and part-time bartender, vanished Dec. 11, 1987. This is one of those "we basically know who was behind her disappearance, but lack evidence to convict", unfortunately. Results: Unsolved. After she vanished, he allegedly told Connie that he was glad that she was gone, and that she was a bad mother who wanted "a new life with a new man". However, she refused to listen and continued to see the counsellor. Such a sad and awful story. She also keeps track of family members. Debbie asked how it had happened. There is blood in their home, and in his car. Officers agreed they had been left at the reststop purposely. Her ears are pierced. Mark told them that Christi was out shopping. Toward the end of 1987, Mark took a polygraph test, but the results are said to have been inconclusive. He stated that the day before they went to the bar, things were uncomfortable because they had not been getting along very well. Authorities stated it looked as if whoever placed them there had wanted them to be found. She moved to Omaha from North Platte to work for the late private investigator Dennis Whelan, hired by the family. An investigation revealed traces of Christi's blood in the couple's house and in the husbands car. The list can be exhaustive, but you get the idea I hope. Christi Jo Nichols isn't the only missing person in the state who authorities believe to be dead. Ten days before her disappearance, she had gone to a local hospital for treatment of an injury she received during a fight with Mark. But Joanne Kniss of Omaha hasnt given up hope of learning what happened to her niece in Gothenburg, 25 years agotoday (Tuesday). 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