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April 20, 2025 40 mins

#christinichols #coldcasenebraska #keepingthelighton

Cold Case Nebraska: Christi Jo Nichols | Gone in Gothenburg

 

In this gripping episode of Keeping the Light In, we explore the mysterious disappearance of 22-year-old Christi Nichols from the small town of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Christi was a young mother of two who vanished without a trace just days before Christmas in 1987. As we unravel the timeline leading up to her disappearance, we’ll hear disturbing details about her troubled marriage, signs of abuse, and the strange behavior of those closest to her. With witness accounts, chilling clues, and a suitcase mysteriously found months later, this case continues to raise more questions than answers. Tune in as we shed light on Christi’s story, a haunting reminder that even in small towns, secrets can run deep.

 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The background of Christi Nichols’ life and troubled marriage

• Eyewitness accounts and statements from family members and investigators

• A detailed timeline of the night she vanished

• Suspicious behavior following her disappearance

• The ongoing mystery and lingering questions decades later

 

If you know anything about Christi’s disappearance please contact: 

Nebraska State Police 

North Platte Office 

308-535-8047

Or

Dawson County Sheriff’s Office 

308 324-3011

 

Domestic Abuse Help:

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reach out for help by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788. 

 

Helpful sources for this episode:

https://charleyproject.org/case/christi-jo-nichols

 

https://youtu.be/hPoghcn7W7I?feature=shared

 

Additional Links:

Listen the first season of Keeping the Light on: https://open.spotify.com/episode/60QNfoXArPkdOCVnvFtjoK?si=65DQpNujSYuONRjRB9BEZw

 

Visit the podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BtAotgQ8o/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

Visit Life Wellness: https://www.lifewellness.health/

 

For questions or case recommendations email me at: admin@guidinglights.org 

 

#TrueCrime #MissingPersons #ChristiNichols #ColdCase #JusticeForChristi

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