The person at the center of this case
Jerry Whaley
Violent Crime · Open
18 years waiting · since 2007
JERRY WHALEY - STANTON, MISSOURI
Justice for Jerry Whaley — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were Whaley's wallet and personal identification left in the abandoned vehicle, suggesting he may not have voluntarily departed?
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timeline
Lead #2What occurred during the 17-day gap between November 2 and November 19 when the vehicle was discovered?
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location
Lead #3Why was the vehicle abandoned at Meramec State Park, and does this location have significance to Whaley or potential suspects?
Jerry Whaley disappeared on November 2, 2007, after last being seen by a family member in Sullivan, Missouri, though he was staying at a motel in Stanton. His abandoned vehicle was discovered on November 19, 2007, at Meramec State Park in Franklin County with his wallet and personal identification inside, while his motel room contained abandoned belongings including his checkbook. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators seek information about what happened during the 17 days between his last sighting and the discovery of his vehicle.
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evidence
Lead #4The checkbook and other belongings left at the motel suggest an abrupt departure—was there evidence of foul play or distress?
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Source Narrative
November 2, 2007 Stanton, Missouri Jerry Whaley was last seen by a family member on November 2, 2007, in Sullivan, Missouri. He was staying in a motel in Stanton, Missouri, prior to his disappearance.
Several of his personal belongings, including his checkbook, were left behind in the motel. Whaley's vehicle was found abandoned on November 19, 2007, in the Miramiguoa Village - Meramec State Park, in Franklin County, Missouri.
Several of his belongings, including his wallet and personal identification, were found in the vehicle. Anyone with information regarding Whaley’s disappearance is asked to contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Remarks: Whaley was known to wear a goatee.
Timeline of Events
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2007-11-02
Last Sighting
Jerry Whaley was last seen by a family member in Sullivan, Missouri
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2007-11-19
Vehicle Discovery
Whaley's abandoned vehicle was found at Meramiguoa Village in Meramec State Park, Franklin County, Missouri
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Case Information
Incident:November 2, 2007
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 2, 2007
Last Updated:June 16, 2026