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	\|mother=~~Jiddy~~ Sacksman		\|mother=[[Jinny Sacksman]]
	\|father=Alfred Sacksman		\|father=[[Alfred Sacksman]]
	\|siblings=Phil Sacksman		\|siblings=[[Phil Sacksman]]
	\|knownfor=Tezticular Torzion, Disappearance, Death of Timothy Rosewald		\|knownfor=[[Tezticular Torzion]], Disappearance, Death of Timothy Rosewald
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	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Chet Sacksman was born in Rotborough, Missouri in 1981 to Alfred and Jinny Sacksman, the Sacksman family’s second child. Little documentation exists surrounding Chet’s childhood, though presumably he grew up with tremendous wealth due to the success of his father Alfred Sacksman’s health supplement company ~~“NXT Health~~.” Chet presumably did not finish his high school education at Rotborough High School, with his name not being present in any documentation of graduating classes. It is speculated he was expelled, due to his criminal record painting a picture of antisocial behavior dating as far back as 1993, when Chet was only 12 years old.		Chet Sacksman was born in Rotborough, Missouri in 1981 to [[Alfred Sacksman\|Alfred]] and Jinny Sacksman, the Sacksman family’s second child. Little documentation exists surrounding Chet’s childhood, though presumably he grew up with tremendous wealth due to the success of his father Alfred Sacksman’s health supplement company “[[NXHealth]].” Chet presumably did not finish his high school education at Rotborough High School, with his name not being present in any documentation of graduating classes. It is speculated he was expelled, due to his criminal record painting a picture of antisocial behavior dating as far back as 1993, when Chet was only 12 years old.

	== Tezticular Torzion ==[[File:ttposter1_scan.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Promotional Poster for Tezticular Torzion's first live show (1997)]]		== Tezticular Torzion ==[[File:ttposter1_scan.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Promotional Poster for Tezticular Torzion's first live show (1997)]]
	In 1997, Chet formed the nu-metal/punk rock band “Tezticular Torzion.” The band had large success locally in Rotborough, but struggled to gain much attention outside of the local scene. Critically, the band was panned, in part to the mostly undisclosed financial backing from Chet’s father/NXT Health. This, alongside Chet’s wealthy upbringing, caused the wider punk scene to view the band as posers and significantly hindered their success. ~~NXT’s~~ financial backing is very evident, with all releases prior to 2000 featuring the brand’s logo, and the band even produced a jingle for ~~NXT’s~~ flagship energy Drink Udder Buster in 1998. The branding was dropped in 2000 likely to combat the continued criticism, though it is unknown whether or not the financial backing ceased.		In 1997, Chet formed the nu-metal/punk rock band “Tezticular Torzion.” The band had large success locally in Rotborough, but struggled to gain much attention outside of the local scene. Critically, the band was panned, in part to the mostly undisclosed financial backing from Chet’s father/NXT Health. This, alongside Chet’s wealthy upbringing, caused the wider punk scene to view the band as posers and significantly hindered their success. NXHealth’s financial backing is very evident, with all releases prior to 2000 featuring the brand’s logo, and the band even produced a jingle for NXHealth’s flagship energy Drink Udder Buster in 1998. The branding was dropped in 2000 likely to combat the continued criticism, though it is unknown whether or not the financial backing ceased.
	[[File:BloomHeightsReviewScan.jpg\|thumb\|left\|200px\|Excerpt from review of Tezticular Torzion's self titled album, Bloom Heights Gazette ~1997]]		[[File:BloomHeightsReviewScan.jpg\|thumb\|left\|200px\|Excerpt from review of Tezticular Torzion's self titled album, Bloom Heights Gazette ~1997]]

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	[[File:903recphil.ogg\|thumb\|left\|Archived Recording from 90.3 The Secret (~2007)]]		[[File:903recphil.ogg\|thumb\|left\|Archived Recording from 90.3 The Secret (~2007)]]
	By the end of 2004, it appears he was dropped by all of his sponsors outside of NXT, his father’s company, and production on the next title in his eponymous videogame series, “Phil Sacksman’s Caddy Simulator 2004”, had been canceled according to Rageboy Monthly. Between 2005-2007 multiple reports document arrests ranging from public drunkenness to domestic battery, and though no formal documentation is known to have been filed a split from his wife was thoroughly reported. Little is known of Phil’s current situation, though rumors of him being homeless and panhandling from some time in 2007 were purported by the local gossip radio program “The Secret.”		By the end of 2004, it appears he was dropped by all of his sponsors outside of NXT, his father’s company, and production on the next title in his eponymous videogame series, “Phil Sacksman’s Caddy Simulator 2004”, had been canceled according to Rageboy Monthly. Between 2005-2007 multiple reports document arrests ranging from public drunkenness to domestic battery, and though no formal documentation is known to have been filed a split from his wife was thoroughly reported. Little is known of Phil’s current situation, though rumors of him being homeless and panhandling from some time in 2007 were purported by the local gossip radio program “The Secret.”

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	During a press appearance held discussing Chet’s disappearance, Alfred Sacksman expressed a confounding level of indifference and confidence that Chet was alive and well. From archived excerpts that exist, it appears most of his time speaking was spent promoting new products from NXT. He expressed that he firmly believed the narrative that Chet had embarked on a spiritual journey of some nature, adding that it was likely Alfred’s own pilgrimage in the Amazons, that inspired his son. This theory had been propagated by the Blue Skies Recovery Group, with multiple of its members attesting to Chet expressing interest in the idea during his group counseling sessions. Gray Jones, the then Mayor of Rotborough and co-founder of Blue Skies, went as far as to tell the press that Chet formally told him of this plan weeks before but insisted that Jones was not to disclose them to his family as to not cause them to intervene with his healing. This explanation is incredibly unconvincing, when accounting for the fact that no change of clothes or other necessities were found in Chet’s car, nor was anything indicating plans to move in his room at the Sacksman family home.		During a press appearance held discussing Chet’s disappearance, Alfred Sacksman expressed a confounding level of indifference and confidence that Chet was alive and well. From archived excerpts that exist, it appears most of his time speaking was spent promoting new products from NXT. He expressed that he firmly believed the narrative that Chet had embarked on a spiritual journey of some nature, adding that it was likely Alfred’s own pilgrimage in the Amazons, that inspired his son. This theory had been propagated by the Blue Skies Recovery Group, with multiple of its members attesting to Chet expressing interest in the idea during his group counseling sessions. Gray Jones, the then Mayor of Rotborough and co-founder of Blue Skies, went as far as to tell the press that Chet formally told him of this plan weeks before but insisted that Jones was not to disclose them to his family as to not cause them to intervene with his healing. This explanation is incredibly unconvincing, when accounting for the fact that no change of clothes or other necessities were found in Chet’s car, nor was anything indicating plans to move in his room at the Sacksman family home.
			[[File:alfredpress1.ogg\|thumb\|Partially recovered audio recording from Alfred Sacksman’s appearance at conference held for Chet’s disappearance]]
	Little information on Timothy Rosewald has been archived, but it is presumed he did not have any living family which, along with the Sacksman family’s apparent lack of concern for Chet’s whereabouts, presumably contributed to the lack of scrutiny. Furthermore, archived posts on MyDigitalRot reveal that the community at large had come to view Chet as a nuisance, and with him falling out of favor with Tezticular Torzion’s fanbase due to his transition to faith-based music, there was unlikely very much pressure on local law enforcement to complete a more thorough investigation, and it is unfortunately unlikely any more answers will be found in regards to the case.		Little information on Timothy Rosewald has been archived, but it is presumed he did not have any living family which, along with the Sacksman family’s apparent lack of concern for Chet’s whereabouts, presumably contributed to the lack of scrutiny. Furthermore, archived posts on MyDigitalRot reveal that the community at large had come to view Chet as a nuisance, and with him falling out of favor with Tezticular Torzion’s fanbase due to his transition to faith-based music, there was unlikely very much pressure on local law enforcement to complete a more thorough investigation, and it is unfortunately unlikely any more answers will be found in regards to the case.

	== Fall Out From Disappearance ==		== Fall Out From Disappearance ==
	[[File:philhomeless-min.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Phil Sacksman supposedly panhandling in 2007]]		[[File:philhomeless-min.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Phil Sacksman supposedly panhandling in 2007]]
	While it appears the case of Chet’s disappearance blew over rather quickly and without fanfare, one of the few people to seem affected was his older brother, Phil Sacksman, a professional golf caddy and local celebrity. It is unknown whether or not Phil expressed any concerns publicly, but there was a marked turn in his career immediately following the disappearance. Accounts detailing Phil’s poor caddying performances began to circulate as early as forum posts from September of 2004, and photos of Phil vomiting and falling asleep after a supposed drunken meltdown were distributed in local tabloids not long after. Though he was already an open alcoholic and prominent figure in Rotbrough’s nightlife scene, these meltdowns betrayed the image of a playboy bachelor Phil was known for. By the end of 2004, it appears he was dropped by all of his sponsors outside of NXT, his father’s company, and production on the next title in his eponymous videogame series, “Phil Sacksman’s Caddy Simulator 2004”, had been canceled according to Rageboy Monthly. Between 2005-2007 multiple reports document arrests ranging from public drunkenness to domestic battery, and though no formal documentation is known to have been filed a split from his wife was thoroughly reported. Little is known of Phil’s current situation, though rumors of him being homeless and panhandling from some time in 2007 were purported by the local gossip radio program “The Secret.”		While it appears the case of Chet’s disappearance blew over rather quickly and without fanfare, one of the few people to seem affected was his older brother, Phil Sacksman, a professional golf caddy and local celebrity. It is unknown whether or not Phil expressed any concerns publicly, but there was a marked turn in his career immediately following the disappearance. Accounts detailing Phil’s poor caddying performances began to circulate as early as forum posts from September of 2004, and photos of Phil vomiting and falling asleep after a supposed drunken meltdown were distributed in local tabloids not long after. Though he was already an open alcoholic and prominent figure in Rotbrough’s nightlife scene, these meltdowns betrayed the image of a playboy bachelor Phil was known for.
			[[File:903recphil.ogg\|thumb\|left\|Archived Recording from 90.3 The Secret (~2007)]]
			By the end of 2004, it appears he was dropped by all of his sponsors outside of NXT, his father’s company, and production on the next title in his eponymous videogame series, “Phil Sacksman’s Caddy Simulator 2004”, had been canceled according to Rageboy Monthly. Between 2005-2007 multiple reports document arrests ranging from public drunkenness to domestic battery, and though no formal documentation is known to have been filed a split from his wife was thoroughly reported. Little is known of Phil’s current situation, though rumors of him being homeless and panhandling from some time in 2007 were purported by the local gossip radio program “The Secret.”

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	== Fall Out From Disappearance ==		== Fall Out From Disappearance ==
	[[File:~~chethomeless~~-min.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Phil Sacksman supposedly panhandling in 2007]]		[[File:philhomeless-min.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Phil Sacksman supposedly panhandling in 2007]]
	While it appears the case of Chet’s disappearance blew over rather quickly and without fanfare, one of the few people to seem affected was his older brother, Phil Sacksman, a professional golf caddy and local celebrity. It is unknown whether or not Phil expressed any concerns publicly, but there was a marked turn in his career immediately following the disappearance. Accounts detailing Phil’s poor caddying performances began to circulate as early as forum posts from September of 2004, and photos of Phil vomiting and falling asleep after a supposed drunken meltdown were distributed in local tabloids not long after. Though he was already an open alcoholic and prominent figure in Rotbrough’s nightlife scene, these meltdowns betrayed the image of a playboy bachelor Phil was known for. By the end of 2004, it appears he was dropped by all of his sponsors outside of NXT, his father’s company, and production on the next title in his eponymous videogame series, “Phil Sacksman’s Caddy Simulator 2004”, had been canceled according to Rageboy Monthly. Between 2005-2007 multiple reports document arrests ranging from public drunkenness to domestic battery, and though no formal documentation is known to have been filed a split from his wife was thoroughly reported. Little is known of Phil’s current situation, though rumors of him being homeless and panhandling from some time in 2007 were purported by the local gossip radio program “The Secret.”		While it appears the case of Chet’s disappearance blew over rather quickly and without fanfare, one of the few people to seem affected was his older brother, Phil Sacksman, a professional golf caddy and local celebrity. It is unknown whether or not Phil expressed any concerns publicly, but there was a marked turn in his career immediately following the disappearance. Accounts detailing Phil’s poor caddying performances began to circulate as early as forum posts from September of 2004, and photos of Phil vomiting and falling asleep after a supposed drunken meltdown were distributed in local tabloids not long after. Though he was already an open alcoholic and prominent figure in Rotbrough’s nightlife scene, these meltdowns betrayed the image of a playboy bachelor Phil was known for. By the end of 2004, it appears he was dropped by all of his sponsors outside of NXT, his father’s company, and production on the next title in his eponymous videogame series, “Phil Sacksman’s Caddy Simulator 2004”, had been canceled according to Rageboy Monthly. Between 2005-2007 multiple reports document arrests ranging from public drunkenness to domestic battery, and though no formal documentation is known to have been filed a split from his wife was thoroughly reported. Little is known of Phil’s current situation, though rumors of him being homeless and panhandling from some time in 2007 were purported by the local gossip radio program “The Secret.”

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	Chet Sacksman was born in Rotborough, Missouri in 1981 to Alfred and Jinny Sacksman, the Sacksman family’s second child. Little documentation exists surrounding Chet’s childhood, though presumably he grew up with tremendous wealth due to the success of his father Alfred Sacksman’s health supplement company “NXT Health.” Chet presumably did not finish his high school education at Rotborough High School, with his name not being present in any documentation of graduating classes. It is speculated he was expelled, due to his criminal record painting a picture of antisocial behavior dating as far back as 1993, when Chet was only 12 years old.		Chet Sacksman was born in Rotborough, Missouri in 1981 to Alfred and Jinny Sacksman, the Sacksman family’s second child. Little documentation exists surrounding Chet’s childhood, though presumably he grew up with tremendous wealth due to the success of his father Alfred Sacksman’s health supplement company “NXT Health.” Chet presumably did not finish his high school education at Rotborough High School, with his name not being present in any documentation of graduating classes. It is speculated he was expelled, due to his criminal record painting a picture of antisocial behavior dating as far back as 1993, when Chet was only 12 years old.

	== Tezticular Torzion ==		== Tezticular Torzion ==[[File:ttposter1_scan.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Promotional Poster for Tezticular Torzion's first live show (1997)]]
	In 1997, Chet formed the nu-metal/punk rock band “Tezticular Torzion.” The band had large success locally in Rotborough, but struggled to gain much attention outside of the local scene. Critically, the band was panned, in part to the mostly undisclosed financial backing from Chet’s father/NXT Health. This, alongside Chet’s wealthy upbringing, caused the wider punk scene to view the band as posers and significantly hindered their success. NXT’s financial backing is very evident, with all releases prior to 2000 featuring the brand’s logo, and the band even produced a jingle for NXT’s flagship energy Drink Udder Buster in 1998. The branding was dropped in 2000 likely to combat the continued criticism, though it is unknown whether or not the financial backing ceased.		In 1997, Chet formed the nu-metal/punk rock band “Tezticular Torzion.” The band had large success locally in Rotborough, but struggled to gain much attention outside of the local scene. Critically, the band was panned, in part to the mostly undisclosed financial backing from Chet’s father/NXT Health. This, alongside Chet’s wealthy upbringing, caused the wider punk scene to view the band as posers and significantly hindered their success. NXT’s financial backing is very evident, with all releases prior to 2000 featuring the brand’s logo, and the band even produced a jingle for NXT’s flagship energy Drink Udder Buster in 1998. The branding was dropped in 2000 likely to combat the continued criticism, though it is unknown whether or not the financial backing ceased.
			[[File:BloomHeightsReviewScan.jpg\|thumb\|left\|200px\|Excerpt from review of Tezticular Torzion's self titled album, Bloom Heights Gazette ~1997]]

	== Legal Trouble and Counseling ==		== Legal Trouble and Counseling ==
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	Archived posts from MyDigitalRot—Rotborough’s now-defunct forum/blog—suggest his drug use was something of an open secret, and Chet’s own posts to Tezticular Torzion’s fan subforum doing little to deny this gossip.		Archived posts from MyDigitalRot—Rotborough’s now-defunct forum/blog—suggest his drug use was something of an open secret, and Chet’s own posts to Tezticular Torzion’s fan subforum doing little to deny this gossip.

	In a 2004 interview, Chet revealed his behavior eventually culminated in his mother issuing an ultimatum: seek counseling or face expulsion from the family home. Sources conflict on the immediacy of this intervention, and some speculate that it was more performative than genuine, with little expectation of long-term change. Chet was ultimately placed under the care of Blue Skies Recovery Group, a mutual-aid fellowship operating out of northern Rotborough along Grace Way. The decision to involve Blue Skies appears to have been heavily influenced by Alfred Sacksman, Chet’s father and CEO of NXHealth. Blue Skies had a documented relationship with NXHealth, frequently promoting the company’s supplements at local events and fundraisers, and NXHealth financially sponsoring events in return.		[[File:EventShirt_archive-min.jpg\|thumb\|left\|200px\|Archived t-shirt from 1999 Blue Skies charity event with NXH listed as the sole sponsor]] In a 2004 interview, Chet revealed his behavior eventually culminated in his mother issuing an ultimatum: seek counseling or face expulsion from the family home. Sources conflict on the immediacy of this intervention, and some speculate that it was more performative than genuine, with little expectation of long-term change. Chet was ultimately placed under the care of Blue Skies Recovery Group, a mutual-aid fellowship operating out of northern Rotborough along Grace Way. The decision to involve Blue Skies appears to have been heavily influenced by Alfred Sacksman, Chet’s father and CEO of NXHealth. Blue Skies had a documented relationship with NXHealth, frequently promoting the company’s supplements at local events and fundraisers, and NXHealth financially sponsoring events in return.

	In a radio interview on KRRB later that year, Chet—promoting his pivot to faith-based music—credited Blue Skies with saving his life, declaring that the group had facilitated his “spiritual rebirth.” However, a deeper dive into police records and MyDigitalRot posts suggests this narrative may have been largely exaggerated, if not entirely fabricated.		In a radio interview on KRRB later that year, Chet—promoting his pivot to faith-based music—credited Blue Skies with saving his life, declaring that the group had facilitated his “spiritual rebirth.” However, a deeper dive into police records and MyDigitalRot posts suggests this narrative may have been largely exaggerated, if not entirely fabricated.
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	== Fall Out From Disappearance ==		== Fall Out From Disappearance ==
			[[File:chethomeless-min.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Phil Sacksman supposedly panhandling in 2007]]
	While it appears the case of Chet’s disappearance blew over rather quickly and without fanfare, one of the few people to seem affected was his older brother, Phil Sacksman, a professional golf caddy and local celebrity. It is unknown whether or not Phil expressed any concerns publicly, but there was a marked turn in his career immediately following the disappearance. Accounts detailing Phil’s poor caddying performances began to circulate as early as forum posts from September of 2004, and photos of Phil vomiting and falling asleep after a supposed drunken meltdown were distributed in local tabloids not long after. Though he was already an open alcoholic and prominent figure in Rotbrough’s nightlife scene, these meltdowns betrayed the image of a playboy bachelor Phil was known for. By the end of 2004, it appears he was dropped by all of his sponsors outside of NXT, his father’s company, and production on the next title in his eponymous videogame series, “Phil Sacksman’s Caddy Simulator 2004”, had been canceled according to Rageboy Monthly. Between 2005-2007 multiple reports document arrests ranging from public drunkenness to domestic battery, and though no formal documentation is known to have been filed a split from his wife was thoroughly reported. Little is known of Phil’s current situation, though rumors of him being homeless and panhandling from some time in 2007 were purported by the local gossip radio program “The Secret.”		While it appears the case of Chet’s disappearance blew over rather quickly and without fanfare, one of the few people to seem affected was his older brother, Phil Sacksman, a professional golf caddy and local celebrity. It is unknown whether or not Phil expressed any concerns publicly, but there was a marked turn in his career immediately following the disappearance. Accounts detailing Phil’s poor caddying performances began to circulate as early as forum posts from September of 2004, and photos of Phil vomiting and falling asleep after a supposed drunken meltdown were distributed in local tabloids not long after. Though he was already an open alcoholic and prominent figure in Rotbrough’s nightlife scene, these meltdowns betrayed the image of a playboy bachelor Phil was known for. By the end of 2004, it appears he was dropped by all of his sponsors outside of NXT, his father’s company, and production on the next title in his eponymous videogame series, “Phil Sacksman’s Caddy Simulator 2004”, had been canceled according to Rageboy Monthly. Between 2005-2007 multiple reports document arrests ranging from public drunkenness to domestic battery, and though no formal documentation is known to have been filed a split from his wife was thoroughly reported. Little is known of Phil’s current situation, though rumors of him being homeless and panhandling from some time in 2007 were purported by the local gossip radio program “The Secret.”

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