A memorial will be held for missing Southern Methodist University (SMU) Law professor in September, according to a social media post from the family.
DALLAS — A memorial will be held for missing Southern Methodist University (SMU) Law professor in September, according to a social media post from the family.
Charles M. Hosch went missing while on a hike in Union County, Georgia in November of 2025, WFAA previously reported.
Hosch, a 67-year-old Dallas lawyer and professor, was last seen on Nov. 11 descending the Appalachian Trail by two separate witnesses near the peak of Blood Mountain, according to his family. Active searches for the professor and attorney began shortly after.
September will mark 10 months since family, friends, and student’s last saw Hosch.
Officers previously reported the search for Hosch has been particularly challenging due to the terrain on Blood Mountain, officials said.
“The terrain is extremely challenging—dense brush and thick rhododendron cover obscure the ground, while boulders, cliffs, and rocky outcroppings create countless hidden space,” the search team said. “The mountain’s rugged landscape means that much of the terrain remains obscured and hard to search thoroughly, despite everyone’s best efforts.”
Hosch, a Harvard Law School graduate, is the co-founder of Hosch & Morris, PLLC, in Dallas. He is also an adjunct professor at the SMU Dedman School of Law.
The memorial will be held at University Park United Methodist Church on Sept. 19 at 11 a.m.