The person at the center of this case
Wayne Nathaniel Umble
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Wayne Nathaniel Umble
Justice for Wayne Nathaniel Umble — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What was the significance of the tattoo with the name 'Jada' and footprints on his left forearm—could this indicate a relationship or connection worth investigating?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw Wayne on the morning of August 18, 2021, or in the days following his disappearance?
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location
Lead #3Why did Wayne leave his residence on foot that morning—did he have a known destination or was this unusual behavior?
Wayne Nathaniel Umble, a 36-year-old man, left his residence on foot in Jane Lew, West Virginia on August 18, 2021, and has not been seen since. He was last known to be in the area wearing a black Jack Daniels t-shirt, blue jeans, and possibly a white/grey ball cap. Despite the passage of time, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking any information that could help locate him or determine what happened.
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clue
Lead #4The white/grey ball cap and Jack Daniels shirt are distinctive items—has anyone reported seeing a man matching his description wearing these items?
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NamUs case MP157358. Missing person: Wayne Nathaniel Umble.
Last known contact: 2021-08-18 in Jane Lew, Lewis, WV. Circumstances: Wayne Nathaniel Umble left his residence on foot on the morning of August 18, 2021.
Umble’s lip / labret is pierced, and he has a tattoo of a dragon on his right calf and the name “Jada” with footprints on his left forearm. Demographics: 36 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: UMBLE was possibly wearing a white/grey ball cap.; Clothing: UMBLE was possibly wearing a black Jack Daniels t-shirt and blue jeans.; Jewelry: UMBLE was reported to have lip piercing..
Investigating agency: Lewis County Sheriff’s Department | 21-146 | 2021-08-18.
Timeline of Events
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2021-08-18
Wayne Umble goes missing
Wayne Nathaniel Umble left his residence on foot in the morning. Last known contact on this date in Jane Lew, Lewis County, WV.
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Case Information
Incident:August 18, 2021
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 18, 2021
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3042698251
You can remain anonymous