Feb 03, 2026

Adams County Death Investigation Continues

Posted Feb 03, 2026 9:37 PM

By Nebraska State Patrol

New headquarters of the Nebraska State Patrol. (Paul Hammel/Nebraska Examiner)
New headquarters of the Nebraska State Patrol. (Paul Hammel/Nebraska Examiner)

HASTINGS, Neb.  — Investigative efforts continue regarding the death investigation into the man who was found deceased in rural Adams County last week. 

Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, Jeremy Trausch, 44-years-old, from Roseland, was located deceased in a ditch in rural Adams County, just north of Highway 6, west of Juniata. Trausch’s pickup was nearby.

An autopsy has been performed, with the results of the cause of death pending confirmation from toxicology testing. Trausch had superficial injuries, but there were no signs of significant trauma. 

The investigation remains ongoing and there appears to be no apparent public safety threat. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call NSP Troop C investigators at 308-395-3713.