The person at the center of this case
Lester E. Shoemaker
Missing Person · Open
10 years waiting · since 2016
Missing Person: Lester E. Shoemaker
Justice for Lester E. Shoemaker — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were Lester's plans or destination on February 1, 2016?
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witness
Lead #2Who last saw Lester and under what circumstances?
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clue
Lead #3Why was he wearing a black coat, blue jeans, and tennis shoes—was this typical attire or significant?
Lester E. Shoemaker, a 53-year-old man, disappeared around February 1, 2016, from Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with limited details about where he was headed or why he vanished. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP103889. Missing person: Lester E.
Shoemaker. Last known contact: 2016-02-01 in Sullivan, Franklin, MO.
Circumstances: Last seen about February 1, 2016. Demographics: 53 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 145 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black Coat, Blue Jeans, Tennis Shoes.
Investigating agency: Franklin County Sheriff's Office | 2023-03011 | 2023-05-19.
Timeline of Events
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2016-02-01
Last Known Contact
Lester E. Shoemaker was last seen on or about February 1, 2016, in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri.
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2016
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2016
Last Updated:July 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6365846817
You can remain anonymous