
The person at the center of this case
Edward Auguster Thornton
Justice for Edward Auguster Thornton — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Sister was the last known person to see Edward on April 17, 2025—what were the circumstances and did she notice anything unusual?
Edward was wearing blue jeans and a gray t-shirt when last seen—has anyone spotted someone matching his description or these clothing items?
What occurred between April 17 and April 19 that prompted the missing person report?
Edward Auguster Thornton, a 49-year-old Black male, was last seen by his sister on April 17, 2025, at his residence in St. Louis, Missouri. He disappeared under unclear circumstances and has not been located. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is actively investigating and seeking information from the public.
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Official wording
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.
Edward Thornton was last seen by his sister at his residence in St. Louis, Missouri on April 17, 2025.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department opened investigation case MP152512 on April 19, 2025.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.