The person at the center of this case
Terrence Shamel Woods
Missing Person · Open
7 years waiting · since 2018
Missing Person: Terrence Shamel Woods
Justice for Terrence Shamel Woods — the trail went cold in 2018, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What caused Terrence to suddenly flee into the forest? Did the film crew observe any distress or unusual behavior beforehand?
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location
Lead #2Has the search area around Penman mine been thoroughly explored? Are there remote areas or natural hazards that could have affected his survival?
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evidence
Lead #3Were any personal items, clothing, or signs of Terrence found during the extensive air and ground search?
Terrence Shamel Woods, a 26-year-old Black male, disappeared on October 5, 2018, near Penman mine in Idaho County while working with a film crew. He abruptly ran into the forest around 5:30 PM while the crew was packing up, and despite extensive air and ground searches by the Idaho County Sheriff's Office, no trace of him has been found. The circumstances of why he fled remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about his whereabouts or any clues to his disappearance.
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Lead #4Why was a film crew working at a remote mine location, and could this context provide clues to Terrence's state of mind?
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NamUs case MP52962. Missing person: Terrence Shamel Woods.
Last known contact: 2018-10-05 in Grangeville, Idaho, ID. Circumstances: Terrence was at a remote location in Idaho County (Penman mine near Orogrande) working with a film crew.
At about 5:30PM, while the crew was packing up and ending production for the day, Terrence was reported to have abruptly left the group and ran into the forest. Terrence was seen running by the film crew, who remained in the area searching for him.
An extensive air and ground search by the Idaho County Sheriff's Office has found no sign of Terrence. Demographics: 26 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Light brown colored sweatshirt; Clothing: Black cargo pants.
Investigating agency: Idaho County Sheriff's Office | 1810081 | 2018-10-05.
Timeline of Events
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2018-10-05
17:30Terrence runs into forest
While film crew was packing up production for the day at Penman mine near Orogrande, Terrence abruptly left the group and ran into the forest around 5:30 PM.
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2089831100
You can remain anonymous