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 identification left in the abandoned vehicle? This suggests an unexpected departure.
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of Meramec State Park as the vehicle location? Was it a destination or a disposal site?
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clue
Lead #3Whaley left behind personal belongings including his checkbook at the motel—what triggered his sudden departure?
Jerry Whaley disappeared on November 2, 2007, after being last seen by family 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 still inside, raising questions about the circumstances of his disappearance. Nearly two decades later, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered Whaley or witnessed relevant events.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4What occurred between November 2 when he was last seen and November 19 when his vehicle was discovered?
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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 Meramec State Park with his wallet and personal identification inside
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Case Information
Incident:November 2, 2007
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 2, 2007
Last Updated:September 11, 2026