The person at the center of this case
Jeffrey Wayne Nelson
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2009
Missing Person: Jeffrey Wayne Nelson
Justice for Jeffrey Wayne Nelson — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was Jeffrey's truck abandoned in the shipyard, and what circumstances led to him leaving behind his glasses and cell phone?
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location
Lead #2What activity or business did Jeffrey have at the shipyard on September 10, 2009?
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evidence
Lead #3Have the glasses and cell phone been forensically examined for fingerprints or other evidence?
Jeffrey Wayne Nelson, a 46-year-old man, disappeared on September 10, 2009, from Berwick, Louisiana, leaving behind his abandoned truck, glasses, and cell phone in a shipyard—circumstances that suggest an unexpected departure. Despite the Saint Mary Parish Sheriff's Office investigation, no trace of Jeffrey has been found in over 16 years, and the reason for his disappearance remains unknown. Anyone with information about Jeffrey's whereabouts or the events surrounding his disappearance is urged to contact the investigating agency.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any workers or witnesses at the shipyard who saw Jeffrey or his truck that day?
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NamUs case MP23981. Missing person: Jeffrey Wayne Nelson.
Last known contact: 2009-09-10 in Berwick, St. Mary, LA.
Circumstances: Jeffrey's truck was found abandoned in a shipyard in Berwick, LA. His glasses and cell phone were in the truck.
Jeffrey has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 46 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Saint Mary Parish Sheriff's Office | 2009-009776.
Timeline of Events
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2009-09-10
Jeffrey Wayne Nelson Last Known Contact
Jeffrey Wayne Nelson was last known to be in contact on September 10, 2009, in Berwick, St. Mary, LA. His truck was found abandoned in a shipyard with his glasses and cell phone inside.
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Case Information
Incident:September 10, 2009
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 10, 2009
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3378281960
You can remain anonymous