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Cory Christopher Schroeder

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Cory Christopher Schroeder

Case
#2343
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 15, 2026
Saline County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person ยท Open
7 years waiting ยท since 2019

Missing Person: Cory Christopher Schroeder

Justice for Cory Christopher Schroeder โ€” the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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witness
Lead #1

What did the friend who dropped him off last observe about Cory's demeanor or plans?

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location
Lead #2

Has the area around Avilla Grocery Store been thoroughly searched?

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evidence
Lead #3

Were there any surveillance cameras at or near the grocery store that captured footage?

Cory Christopher Schroeder, a 44-year-old man from Salem, Arkansas, was last seen on May 21, 2019, near the Avilla Grocery Store in Benton after being dropped off by a friend. He was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and carrying a black and red backpack. Despite investigation by the Saline County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains open.

Case
#2343
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 15, 2026
Saline County Sheriff's Office

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contact
Lead #4

Why did Cory need to be dropped off at the grocery store rather than going directly home?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP59792. Missing person: Cory Christopher Schroeder.

Last known contact: 2019-05-21 in Benton, Saline, AR. Circumstances: Cory Schroeder of Salem was last seen in the area of the Avilla Grocery Store, where he was dropped off by a friend.

He was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, carrying a black and red backpack. Demographics: 44 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 6 ft 7 in, 235 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: He was last seen carrying a black and red backpack.; Clothing: He was last seen wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, carrying a black and red backpack..

Investigating agency: Saline County Sheriff's Office | 2019-2201 | 2019-06-13.

Timeline of Events

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2019-05-21

Last Sighting at Avilla Grocery Store

Cory Schroeder was dropped off by a friend near the Avilla Grocery Store in Benton, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and carrying a black and red backpack.

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2019-06-13

Case Reported to NamUs

Saline County Sheriff's Office filed case MP59792 with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

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Case Information

Incident:May 21, 2019
Last Updated:June 18, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:May 21, 2019
Last Updated:June 18, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 5013035608
You can remain anonymous