The person at the center of this case
Simon Powell
Missing Person · Open
10 years waiting · since 2016
Missing Person: Simon Powell
Justice for Simon Powell — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What caused the complete burning of Simon Powell's vehicle, and was it intentional or accidental?
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location
Lead #2Why was the vehicle abandoned on Wilson Road, and what is the significance of this location?
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timeline
Lead #3What occurred between Powell's last contact on June 1st and the discovery of his burned vehicle on June 2nd?
Simon Powell, a 63-year-old man, was last contacted on June 1, 2016, in Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia. His vehicle was discovered completely burned on a nearby dirt road the following morning, raising serious concerns about foul play. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the destruction of his vehicle remain unexplained, and investigators continue seeking information about what happened.
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to the vehicle fire or anyone seen in the area around Wilson Road?
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clue
Lead #5Has any trace evidence been recovered from the burned vehicle that might indicate Powell's whereabouts or what happened to him?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP34410. Missing person: Simon Powell.
Last known contact: 2016-06-01 in Waynesboro, Burke, GA. Circumstances: Vehicle was discovered next morning completely burned on a dirt road (Wilson Road).
Demographics: 63 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 6 ft 3 in, 195 lbs, hair: Unknown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Navy blue Dickie pants and shirt; Footwear: Wearing either workboots or sandals.; Jewelry: Watch. Investigating agency: Burke County Sheriff's Office | 201660024 | 2016-06-02.
Timeline of Events
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2016-06-01
Last Known Contact
Simon Powell was last contacted in Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia. He was wearing navy blue Dickie pants and shirt, workboots or sandals, and a watch.
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2016-06-02
Vehicle Discovered Burned
Powell's vehicle was found completely burned on Wilson Road, a dirt road in the area. The discovery was made the morning after his last contact.
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 2016
Last Updated:July 25, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 2016
Last Updated:July 25, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7065642133
You can remain anonymous