Search for Missing SMU Professor Charles Hosch Expands on Appalachian Trail

Expanding Search for Charles Hosch

• 🔍 Charles Hosch, an SMU Dedman School of Law adjunct professor and Dallas attorney, has been missing for one month.
• ⛰️ He disappeared while hiking the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, specifically on Blood Mountain.

Intensified Search Efforts

• 🌲 Over the next three days, search and rescue professionals, canine teams, and volunteers are expanding their efforts into new ground.
• 🤝 The operation is being led in part by Hosch's daughters, who are leaning on his lifelong optimism.
• ❤️ The driving force behind the intensified search is family, supported by an outpouring of community assistance.

Community Support and Fundraising

• 💰 The family has raised over $65,000 to support the search teams with meals, lodging, and equipment.
• 🙏 This support is crucial for maintaining morale and resources during this difficult time, especially heading into the holidays.