Cold Case: Tom Long Went Missing Over 52 Years Ago. Where Is He?

On this episode, Chaos Divers had the privilege of working the the family of Tom Long.
Tom disappeared 52 years ago in his Pontiac Catalina, never to be heard from or seen again. He never picked up his last paycheck and wasn’t reported missing because it was assumed he just ran off, due to his philandering ways.
Come along for this search, meet Tom’s children, and listen to his story as we reveal it.
Video: Stolen 1992 Thunderbird- removed from a strip pit while searching for Tom Long:
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[@jacksonmale]

Tom is my grandpa. I'm so thankful you all are trying to give the family some answers and not giving up. When ya come back I'll be sure to make sure there arent any real coyotes around. That was hilarious.

[@ChaosDivers]

It was an honor to work for your family! We loved every minute spent with them!

[@chelle2424241]

Praying he is found soon ❤️

[@arcticcat7142]

PRAYING for your family and their resolution, for some answers @motodogg

[@judywhite7776]

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[@comfortablynumb5582]

What is the coyotes name Stanley like flat Stanley

[@mattdial7353]

You are right where you need to be. I have watched you since the beginning. You are the definition of a hero. Keep Diving and bless as many families as you can. Remember one thing Never Give Up. No matter what.

[@SaraSmile]

So this is my third video thus far and every single one of you are the most humble individuals I’ve seen doing this work. Everybody has a purpose in this world and this one is yours. I’m excited to become a member because this is definitely yawls calling!!! God Bless y’all’s humble hearts bringing these loved ones home!!!

[@sandraknight8449]

My husband pass away three years and he always makes the motor boat sound. Thank you for sounding that way. Love watching you guys dive

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

It’s amazing, even frightening, how many people go off the road into the woods, a deep ravine, or water, and aren’t found for days, in many cases decades.

[@deborahbaker4770]

When I look at a lake or any body of water all I see is a huge graveyard and the potential for anyone who is swimming or just playing around in the graveyard water to possibly step on or possibly while diving find a dead body maybe stuck In weeds or something like that I never go in the water EVER ‼️‼️🥴

[@MX-CO]

@@deborahbaker4770 I know someone that was swimming in a lake in Minnesota and stepped on a dead body.

[@brentgarbett3320]

Wow

[@carriebaker5161]

Thankfully the first case that ever interested me, they were found in about 2 weeks. I'm going to check.

[@MelodieBrady-nc6js]

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[@MaryjByers]

Bless you guys for helping find lost loved ones. My prayers you find him

[@synnvekjerstad5705]

Thank you sir, you do an amazing job to help familys get some answers. Bless you.

[@m.gramlich239]

Could the vehicle you're looking for be TOTALLY buried after all these years and not able to be seen by sonar? Great job on this video.

[@ChaosDivers]

There is usually still some sign of the vehicle. Shape. Random mound in otherwise flat ground.

[@Land-of-reason]

Depending on the frequency sonar can penetrate into the ground.

[@m.gramlich239]

@@ChaosDivers Thank for the explanation. I hope Mr. Long gets found eventually.

[@dwninja1400]

My thoughts exactly. If a 92' was almost buried, a car from the 60's would possibly be gone.

[@imaginepeace7588]

If a 1992 vehicle is almost completely buried couldn’t a car be totally buried after 52 years? Worth another search for sure! Underground sonar? Hopefully the family will find answers.

[@paulawhite8523]

You guys work so hard for the families and looking for their love ones keep up the good work

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you! We love what we do!

[@sporty196071]

You guys are something special, what you do to give people closure is great. It's a shame to see how some of the cops treat some dive teams. I think they get mad because you're doing what they didn't or wouldn't.

[@bettycourson1691]

Thank you for all your hard work. I know it’s hard to find out your hope of rescue is not the right car. God Bless you

[@jimmielynnloge7166]

Praying that this family's decades missing loved one will be found and properly laid to rest!

[@stayingtrue7700]

After 52 years, Tom is at rest wherever he is.

[@downwithkool3053]

This guy is awesome. Bringing closures to families is simply amazing!

[@deborahkahmar3141]

Thank you again for all your guys hard work!!!!!! Be safe and take care.

[@valtoton2982]

LOL We both said "Too bad you don't have any paddles in unison!" 😂😂

[@EricWillis77]

Just a thought but if a 1992 was that buried couldn’t a vehicle in for much longer be completely buried???

[@kathywood8006]

I don't know your name, but you make me laugh. I have been watching AWP for a few days and I love it. Thank you for what you all do.

[@ednaroberts6500]

You guys are the greatest.Everyone is blessed to have all you guys helping all the families that need help finding their loved ones.

[@ChaosDivers]

It’s an honor for us to be able to help!

[@ritaoneill8079]

@@ChaosDivers who

[@kirstiemartin367]

You did an awesome and amazing job Chaos team. I enjoy watching and supporting your channel cos I believe in You as individuals and what you do for others. You all have the skills, abilities and inner strength to accomplish something that is so beautiful, humbling and at times sad. Thank you for everything and remember to try and stay safe, positive and strong no matter what happens ❤️🤗☺️

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you, Kirstie! That means so much!

[@jencoleman6674]

Love the video. I am sorry it was not the vehicle we hoped for, but am so glad you are not giving up. Lindsay, I probably would have thought it was a real coyote at first glance too!💖

[@lindsaybussick]

I felt so silly after I said it! 🤣

[@lifeofamomadventures771]

@@lindsaybussick Hi Lindsay. Don't feel silly about that, I'd have thought and said the same thing. Lol. Oh, I'm also munching on Crunchy Cheetos right now. Lol. We don't have any regular ones.

[@sjldfilms5126]

Thank you for everything you do for us and others.

[@CHEEKYMONKEY1618]

Hi Jacob Merry Christmas and a Happy New year 👌 3.46 I've just rewatched this after watching the next episode and I remembered seeing the "oil slick" on the water in your drone footage at 3.46. As your drone passes overhead you can clearly see your boat carve a clear path through the oil/fuel on the surface. I'm hoping to start something similar in the UK as I feel a "Calling" to do this and help other families over here after following you guys. Take care bud and stay safe Sending all you guys luv and respect 🤘

[@moyramoller721]

Congratulations Jacob & team! RIP Tom, thoughts to the family and friends

[@christineblack7437]

Hi, I just joined to help in a small way as you allow us the opportunity to come along on your adventures. What I love the most is when you photograph underwater. I like the fact that you travel all over and help many people with these searches. Thank you

[@kkcm53]

The compassion and love for what y'all do shines❤Thanks for being there for others in this capacity Jacob, Eric and Lindsey ❤❤❤ #ThrivingwhileDiving

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you 🙏

[@lindsaybussick]

Thank you! 😊

[@turtlerose4718]

My first show. ! So happy

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you for joining!

[@sydecarnutz972]

The fake coyote is like a scarecrow. It keeps the sketchy boaters away! LOL

[@jaxcnz9160]

Nice work team chaos. Great addition of narration. Keep it up team chaos

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you

[@nancycovell7409]

You guys are so awesome and sweet sending you all of our prayers and love ❤️ ❤❤❤❤

[@did4196]

I love the narrator’s voice and information she provides. I really enjoyed this video. Too bad it was not the vehicle you were looking for but i was so impress on how you can describe so much of the vehicle while it was so buried, that takes skills.

[@ChaosDivers]

We will definitely be returning to help this family! Thank you for your support!

[@lindsaybussick]

Thank you, di D 💙

[@MaureenKo1]

God bless you all for the work that you do. Closure for families is a huge part of resolution and how invaluable are you guys for providing that? Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your world!

[@SaltyNationalist]

Well, at least you did find out it wasn't Tom's car.. Keep up the great work Jacob..😀👍

[@normanalvarez5751]

Her voice is so relaxing

[@sharonmeans5860]

Thank Chaos divers for your searching for the families father . God Bless

[@dixie1955]

Y'all are awesome! Your professionalism, your integrity and your relentless to provide answers for families of missing loved ones is very admirable trait to have. May our Heavenly Father watch over y'all, keep y'all safe and guide you to provide answers for families of missing loved ones.

[@RN-lt3gd]

I love you guys! ❤ thank you so much for helping families

[@pch2590]

This is the greatest channel I have come across. Ur doing great things to help people! I will definitely help

[@zobo180]

All families deserve the truth.. i hope the family get closure xx

[@2013mkmx3]

There is a missing teenager in my state that is presumed to be in the river but without a car. He's been missing since November 2021. He jumped off a bridge and hasn't been seen or heard from since. Please help bring his family closure if you can!

[@debbiwoods4013]

Met you at Deaconess tonight,checking out your videos and work is amazing!Keep up the great work and good luck here in Evansville.

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you, Debbi! It was nice meeting you.

[@sherkylady7765]

“Brrrbrrrr” (makes motor noise) LOL 🤣😂 You are so adorable!

[@bradp5107]

Amazed that you saw a Vehicle. You were pointing it out and I still could not see it. Great Eye.

[@silvermyst5568]

It wasn't Tom's car 🚗 but it was one more car found and identified and the strip pit was checked off the list of places to search and gives the family a place that they now know for sure he's not. Keep doing the amazing work you guys are doing to not only clean up the waters but also to help families find out the answers that they have been searching for. Lots of Love 💕❤️💕 from Alabama stay safe and God bless you all.👍👍 Happy Halloween 🎃 everyone

[@valtoton2982]

Just curious... Would donations cover snacks for the skinny coyote? LOL

[@ChaosDivers]

I doubt they would make it past Lindsay!

[@valerietoton5509]

😂😂😂

[@mocajrx1047]

This was your best video ever! I started following you when you spent such a long time looking at buffalo and other animals. In the borrowed pickup. Thanks Chaos!

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@patriciathompson5689]

I love the cyote 😂😂😂 I needed the giggle this time of year is very hard for me thank you

[@patriciathompson5689]

I love the cyote 😂😂😂 I needed the giggle this time of year is very hard for me thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DMC8707]

God blessed you all to help family or friends get rest and peace for their loved ones to bring home. 😊

[@yarnaffairpodcast5902]

Hello from Texas 74" I want to thank you all for your awesome job. I know these family members appreciate you too. May God bless you all. Love Nana 74"

[@TimeLady8]

I don't know how many of these I've seen where Jacob forgets to bring a paddle.

[@debrabuchanan7701]

You are AWESOME !!

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you 😊

[@debrabuchanan7701]

@@ChaosDivers I LOVE HOW DOWN TO EARTH YOU ARE @ HOW MUCH FUN YOU HAVE WITH YOUR FAMILY @ PEOPLE AROUND YOU !!

[@jryoung9505]

On your first attempt at the tossing of magnet, you hit a metal target. Then first diver moved it to car. Recheck the first spot magnet hit. This car is buried up to roof line.

[@gracehulings3270]

this is what I was wondering about other searches like the "brides maid" one . so sooted that you can't find it easy

[@dezznutz3743]

My heart sank when you brought up the license plate, it was clearly too new. License plates in the 60s were so basic.

[@countrygal854]

You three are amazing. Thank you for all you do.

[@genemadsen8141]

Jacob , You need a boat check sheet so you don't forget something.

[@ChaosDivers]

Lindsay tries to remind me of everything, but sometimes I don’t always remember

[@susiewheeler8197]

God Bless you Jacob

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you 🙏

[@amybostic1439]

They way Lindsay says “Jacob!”

[@trudymiller582]

Hard work makes the team work

[@CaeA_C-Mail]

Well done guys, all your efforts are always appreciated. Love the coyote, Lindsey ! On a little lighter note, Jacob you should do a bloopers reel of your facial expressions when you are looking at the sonar, with the head tilts and eye squints is brilliant ! You obviously have to add in Lindsey's funny moments as well😁, always good to have a little stress relief, it does wonders for the soul. 👍

[@ride_or_dive]

We were laughing at the head tilts all night as he edited this video.

[@ChaosDivers]

Lindsay is the one who made me put in the head tilts! She says it’s my signature!

[@lindsaybussick]

The head tilts! 😂 Signature move!

[@diydenny9423]

once again awesome job lindsey hope i spelled her name right is a member of your team that does great work she does verry important work love to watch you guys please dont stop helping familys i cant wait to watch to see you guys help another family i look every day thank you jacob and lindsey awesome people

[@silver_cd]

lol you and those paddles. Cracks me up every time

[@elikapeka5905]

That's a half-century. I would love to see a case that old SOLVED. Lindsay was unsure of that coyote. 😳 I hope all family members have the same information and it hasn't been misunderstood through the years. LIKED, COMMENTED & SUBSCRIBED I've noticed Jared has been talking highly of you lately. I was wondering what you were doing getting in the water. More and more chaos. That's kind of you to take on this case. Maybe soon one day down the road, y'all could acquire a Magnitometer. Doesn't sound like a fun dive. I feel under pressure for you with all those family eyes on you. Shocked you got the license plate off with all that silt. Tom, where are you? Give Chaos Divers and your family some signs.

[@steveutgaard9381]

Awesome video keep up the awesome work good job

[@cynthismanning6397]

It's to keep geese from pooping on the ballpark. 😹😹😹😹

[@aprilgosselin473]

lol you are so funny with the coyoty

[@Josh-lq8bx]

We got Chaos back and so does God.

[@indycharlie]

Great deal done by you folks , clearing this pit for the family . Also , thanks for not stretching this into many video's for views , like AWP does now . Be safe out there .. Gubs

[@tommychew6544]

Great teamwork!

[@catherinedemondplatt6967]

I'm not able to contribute money but my prayers for the wonderful people you all are and for your safety and thanks to your families for all they put up with when you are on the job.

[@ChaosDivers]

Please never put yourself out on our behalf. Just being here, watching the videos, sharing, and subscribing is more than we could ever ask for

[@marywinterstein440]

Ditto

[@cindydintn]

Me, three. But you have my prayers. Thank you for easing my insomnia.

[@Shojikitsune1]

I was on vacation when a client put one of these spinner coyotes near their building. So, I came back and was volunteered for graveyard security patrols. That first night, it was dark, and there was a heavy fog off the Willamette river, so patrolling meant hugging the side of the building as I went around outside. I ended up coming around the corner of the building face to teeth with the thing. I promptly swung my maglight at it, while at no time did I scream like a little girl. But I wouldn't expect any canine to just lemme hit it with the light, and I did hit it, which set it spinning. By that time, I had finished falling on my rear and I just sat there in the grass and we stared at each other. It won that contest. Cheeky b******d doesn't have to blink, after all. Funny now, though. 🤪😎

[@bridgeteckertshy77]

Lmao she totally cracks me I love watch the two of you. Honestly you both make a great team.

[@diannenickson8518]

I love the new format. Keep it up.

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you!

[@darlatidwell6255]

GTSY guys at work doing what you can for others. 🙏👍

[@marylatorre1367]

Awesome! Tiny critic, Lindsay voice over needs to be louder. You guys are great!

[@mamalongsplants1559]

I just subscribe but I've been watching a couple of these channels like this and I think it's great work with y'all do I can't believe these people been underwater for so long God bless you all for what you do. Mama Long Greenville Tx 🙏🏾😘😇

[@sandyposey8074]

Excellent video!

[@deborahjaneapperley1004]

Chaos you make me laugh 😂

[@deblavan4190]

Those cars were like a tank to a point big rectangle car. We had one when I was learning to drive in 70’s.

[@kennethmattos1542]

Thanks you do a wonderful job helping people, hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃a Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year 🥳🎉🎊❤️

[@ericfullmer8982]

Beautiful camera and narrator lady , everyone think you for what you do

[@georgelavigne8641]

Ike what you all are doing wish I had done Xtra to help but keep all in prayers

[@cassyfofana7805]

Eric and Jacob great dive love everything u do to try n bring Family's answer . Lindsay look out for them coyotes lol . Bless use n ur Family's .... 😇

[@lindsaybussick]

Those coyotes are pesky little buggers! Lol!

[@debiannegillette4342]

Hi Jacob and Lindsey

[@AntJonez218]

That coyote part 🤣🤣🤣

[@bobbythompson4889]

That's to bad it wasn't Tom that's a very long time to not know what happened maybe some day someone will stumble across him so the family will have some closure my thoughts and prayers go out to Tom's family God bless you all.

[@pakedermsfavs9080]

You are a hoot my goodness . New sub here.

[@ChaosDivers]

Thank you for joining us!

[@mandamorris7934]

Somebody get that poor coyote a cheeseburger 🍔 Just a word of thanks and prayer for your endeavors, God bless you and keep you safe. Prayers for this family and for answers and closure they so richly deserve.

[@joedunz397]

If a 92 vehicle is that buried than it is unlikely it will ever be found

[@athenarockett3088]

Beautiful thank you sir

[@idahohoosier8989]

DANG DABG DANG! THX FOR TRYING

[@sweetyturner2214]

You guys are amazing, Angeles in desquise.. love ❤️ Robyn from Toowoomba Queensland Australia. By the way do AWP and you do coffee mugs.

[@cypressblue8877]

Priceless on the fake coyote - seen some in my city in the day time. Wow - getting a car out if not his is a good thing. Stay safe & take care of you all. Thanks for sharing eh:))

[@kathybraucks4200]

fantastic job. God Bless

[@jasonsheppard5778]

I think people. Missing that many yrs it's best to move on ..a car and person gone that long have been Buried ? Or washed away? May He Rip

[@brendasyphers3157]

Oh Lindsay I would have done the same thing with the coyote. Lol.

[@kathyguinn4567]

I hope if I can get my business up and running I hope to be able to help support you and others but right now I am helping AWP a little each month.

[@patriciathompson5689]

I Do Have to say that you very adiquietly NAMED your Team My prayers are always with you Brother's and Sister Blessings abundant Blessings

[@ChaosDivers]

😂 it’s definitely named correctly but we get the job done

[@patriciathompson5689]

Your really good at controlling it though I must admit very nice to see that chaos touch it is such a serious business that a little snicker because it usually is one of those one in a million caught on camera moments you can't help but laugh a little

[@karenwise4696]

Great. Team. Work. Chaos