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 on February 1, 2016? Was he meeting someone or traveling?
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clue
Lead #2Why was he wearing a black coat, blue jeans, and tennis shoes—was this typical attire for him?
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witness
Lead #3Who was the last person to have contact with Lester before his disappearance?
Lester E. Shoemaker, a 53-year-old white male, was last seen on February 1, 2016, in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri. He was wearing a black coat, blue jeans, and tennis shoes at the time of his disappearance. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate his case, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact them.
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location
Lead #4Are there specific locations in Sullivan where Lester frequented that should be investigated?
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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 Seen
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:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 1, 2016
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6365846817
You can remain anonymous