Nearly a year after Noah Presgrove was found naked and dead along a rural highway in Oklahoma, his family is still searching for answers. Presgrove’s body was discovered alongside U.S. Highway 81 in Jefferson County on Labor Day. His sister, Madison Rawlings, received the devastating news over the phone and made an eight-hour drive to the scene only to detour around her brother’s body. Presgrove was last seen at a party 30 miles from his home the evening before his death, but how he ended up on the highway remains a mystery.
Authorities initially ruled out a hit-and-run as the cause of Presgrove’s death, as his injuries did not align with such an incident. While his death was classified as suspicious, it is not being investigated as a murder. The family created a Facebook page, “Justice for Noah Presgrove,” to keep people informed about the case. Presgrove, who was only 19 years old, had recently graduated high school and had plans to join the military. Rawlings expressed disbelief that anyone would have intentionally harmed him, as he was well-loved and not one to seek out trouble.
Despite months passing, Rawlings and her family have not lost hope of finding answers. They believe that Presgrove’s death may have been the result of an accident where those involved became fearful and did not reveal the truth. The medical examiner’s report cited multiple blunt force injuries as the cause of death, but the exact circumstances are still unknown. Rawlings has shared her belief that Presgrove’s death was not intentional and hopes that someone with information will come forward to provide closure.
The investigation into Presgrove’s death remains ongoing, with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol taking the lead. There are discrepancies in the medical examiner’s report regarding Presgrove’s actions leading up to his death, which Rawlings finds troubling. The family continues to urge anyone with knowledge of what happened to Presgrove to come forward and provide the truth. Lindsay Fowler, another cousin of Presgrove’s, stressed the importance of uncovering what truly happened to him. The family is determined to keep his memory alive and to discover the circumstances surrounding his untimely death.
With no ill will towards anyone who may know the truth, Rawlings remains hopeful that someone will step forward and shed light on the events that led to Presgrove’s death. She believes that the key to solving the case lies with someone who knows what truly happened that night. The family’s dedication to finding answers demonstrates their unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth behind Presgrove’s mysterious passing. As they continue to seek justice for Presgrove, they are also determined to celebrate his life and remember him fondly.