Decades-Long Cold Case Solved: Missing Man's Truck and Remains Found in South Florida Pond

Cold Case Resolution in South Florida

• 🎯 A decades-long mystery surrounding the disappearance of Howard Gretto has reached a resolution after nearly 40 years.
• 📍 Gretto, who went missing on September 1st, 1986, was last seen responding to a service call in his B&H Air Conditioning truck.
• 💧 His truck and human remains were discovered submerged in a pond off Shotgun Road in South Florida.

The Role of Sunshine State Sonar

• 🔍 The breakthrough in the case was made by the Sunshine State Sonar Team, an outside organization that conducted its own diving search.
• ⏱️ Their 2-year search effort culminated in the finding of Gretto's truck, which had been missing for almost four decades.
• 🤝 The discovery provided closure for Gretto's family, particularly his sister, Douglas, who had long given up hope of ever knowing what happened.

Family's Emotional Response

• 🕊️ Gretto's sister expressed a mix of emotions, including initial grief at the confirmation of his death, followed by relief in resolution.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The family is awaiting DNA confirmation to officially identify the remains, but they are certain the discovery marks the end of their long search.
• 👴 The news also brought closure to Gretto's business partner's grandfather, who could now know that his old friend was found before he passes away.

Next Steps and Confirmation

• 🧬 Gretto's family has provided DNA samples to officials to aid in the confirmation process.
• ⏳ They were informed that the DNA results are expected back in approximately two to three months.