Fourth Employee of Final Draw Corp. Missing on Anniversary Date - Local News

June 11th 1998

For the fourth consecutive year, an employee of Final Draw Corp., a local trading card manufacturing company, has been reported missing on June 10, raising concern among workers and residents alike. The most recent disappearance involves Evan R., 27, a junior press technician who failed to arrive for his scheduled shift yesterday morning. According to police, Evan was last seen leaving his apartment shortly after 7:30 a.m. He never arrived at the Final Draw facility on Industrial Crescent, and his car was later found parked several blocks away, unlocked. This marks the fourth disappearance of a Final Draw employee, each occurring on June 10 of successive years: 1995 - Assembly worker Lydia M., 31. 1996 - Quality control supervisor Harold T., 46. 1997 - Night shift operator Simon K., 22. 1998 - Press technician Evan R., 27 In all cases, police report no signs of forced entry, struggle, or theft, and none of the missing individuals have accessed bank accounts or contacted family since vanishing. Final Draw Corp., best known for producing limited-run collectible card sets, released a brief statement early this morning: "We are deeply saddened by the disappearance of another member of our team. Final Draw Corp. is cooperating fully with authorities and urges anyone with information to come forward." Employees, however, describe a growing unease within the company. Several workers, who asked not to be named, noted that each missing employee had been working overtime in the weeks leading up to their disappearance. Others mentioned that June 10 is not marked on company calendars, despite its repeated significance. Police spokesperson Dana Wilkes cautioned against speculation. "At this time, there is no confirmed evidence linking the cases beyond employment and date. We are investigating all possibilities." Still, the pattern has not gone unnoticed. Local residents have begun referring to June 10 as "Draw Day," a nickname police discourage but acknowledge has gained traction online forums and message boards. As of press time, authorities have not ruled out coincidence - but admit that four disappearances tied to one company, on the same date, is "highly unusual." Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Evan R. or the other missing employees is urged to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service. This is a developing story.

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