10/07/05: Albert Campbell, 22, Potsdam, NY

Albert Campbell, 22, was last seen around 9 p.m. Friday Oct. 7, 2005 at the Cactus Grill Cantina Restaurant in Potsdam, NY. Friends of Campbell told police they had a few drinks at the restaurant then Campbell decided to walk home to his apartment one block away (at 131/2 Market St.) He never made it home. He was reported missing at 12:20 p.m. Saturday. Potsdam police said his friends became concerned when he did not show up for an 11 a.m. meeting the same day.

The Search
About 50 people, including police, were looking for Mr. Campbell on the Clarkson campus, in downtown Potsdam and in the area bordering the Raquette River around the Cactus Grill, which is just a few hundred yards from the river. Members of the St. Lawrence County dive team searched the river in the area and police officers canvassed downtown bars and restaurants with a picture of Mr. Campbell. until they closed early this morning. A ground search was also conducted.

Recovery

On Sunday morning, Albert Campbell's body was recovered from the Raquette River about a mile from the Cactus Grill.

Facts of Interest in This Case

Name/age: Albert Campbell, 22

College: Clarkson University

Major: graduate student in engineering

Physical Description: 5 feet 6 inches tall, 250 pounds, brown hair, green eyes, goatee. Was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt with white letters and jeans. Police also said Campbell has a goatee.

Last Seen: 10/07/05 Cactus Grill Cantina (11 Raymond St)

Recovered: 10/09/05, Raquette River

Cause of death: drowning

Manner of death: accident

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