The person at the center of this case
Edward Auguster Thornton
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
Missing Person: Edward Auguster Thornton
Justice for Edward Auguster Thornton — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Sister was the last person to see Edward - what were the circumstances and did she notice anything unusual about his behavior or plans?
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person
Lead #2Why did Edward leave his residence and where was he intending to go?
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clue
Lead #3No information provided about Edward's vehicle, associates, or typical patterns - what transportation was available to him?
Edward Auguster Thornton, a 49-year-old Black male, was last seen by his sister at his residence in St. Louis, Missouri on April 17, 2025. He was wearing blue jeans and a gray t-shirt at the time of his disappearance. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating his disappearance and seeks information from the public that may help locate him.
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NamUs case MP152512. Missing person: Edward Auguster Thornton.
Last known contact: 2025-04-17 in St. Louis, St.
Louis, MO. Circumstances: Edward Thornton last seen by his sister on April 17, 2025, at residence.
Demographics: 49 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 210 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue Jeans; Clothing: Gray T-Shirt. Investigating agency: St Louis Metropolitan Police Department | 25-014088 | 2025-04-19.
Timeline of Events
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2025-04-17
Last Seen
Edward Thornton last seen by his sister at his residence in St. Louis, Missouri
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2025-04-19
Case Reported
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department opened investigation case MP152512
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Case Information
Incident:April 17, 2025
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 17, 2025
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3142311212
You can remain anonymous