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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person
Lead #1What were Lester's circumstances and activities on the day he disappeared?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Lester after February 1, 2016, or notice anything unusual about his behavior or plans?
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clue
Lead #3Why was Lester wearing a black coat, blue jeans, and tennis shoes—was this typical for him or indicative of planned travel?
Lester E. Shoemaker, a 53-year-old white male, was last seen on February 1, 2016, in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri. He disappeared under circumstances that remain unclear, and no confirmed sightings or evidence of his whereabouts have been reported since. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate and seeks information from the public that could help locate him or determine what happened.
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Lead #4Has anyone had any contact with Lester since his disappearance, or received any communications from him?
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Official wording
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 in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri on February 1, 2016.
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2016
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2016
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6365846817
You can remain anonymous