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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vehicle
Lead #1Why was Powell's vehicle completely burned? Was this an attempt to destroy evidence?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence was recovered from the burned vehicle that might indicate what happened to Powell?
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suspect
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the vehicle fire or suspicious activity on Wilson Road around June 1-2, 2016?
Simon Powell, a 63-year-old man, went missing on June 1, 2016, in Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia. His vehicle was discovered completely burned the next morning on a remote dirt road, raising serious concerns about foul play. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the destruction of his vehicle remain unexplained, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4What is the exact timeline between Powell's last contact on June 1 and the discovery of his burned vehicle on June 2?
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clue
Lead #5Powell was wearing navy blue Dickie work clothing and a watch—have any of his personal items been recovered?
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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 last known contact in Waynesboro, Burke County, Georgia
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2016-06-02
Vehicle discovered
Powell's vehicle was found completely burned on Wilson Road, a dirt road in the area
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 2016
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 1, 2016
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7065642133
You can remain anonymous