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Jun 21, 2020
Oct 09, 2020
Waverly
Sharpe Jr
58
31
74 inches
170 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the quiet community of Goochland, Virginia, a family was left with questions that would span decades following the disappearance of 31-year-old Waverly Grayson Sharpe Jr. On August 19, 1997, the young man, known to some as Wade, attended a social gathering with his coworkers. After the event, a colleague gave him a ride home to his trailer. He was last seen walking towards his residence and has not been seen or heard from since. The days that followed his disappearance were filled with a deafening silence and a growing sense of unease for his loved ones. Upon investigating his home, authorities found a scene that was unsettling in its normalcy. Everything appeared to be in its proper place, with no signs of a struggle or forced entry. Adding to the mystery, Waverly's wallet, lighter, and cigarettes were found sitting on the steps of his trailer. A new puppy he had recently acquired was also left behind. These details painted a perplexing picture for investigators and his family, suggesting that whatever happened to him occurred unexpectedly and swiftly. His family described him as a responsible individual who was not involved in any high-risk activities like gambling or drugs and had no history of violence or of leaving without notice. He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing, and would always inform his family of his plans, especially if he intended to be away for a weekend. Despite the passage of time, both law enforcement and Waverly's family have come to believe that he was the victim of foul play. FBI analysts who reviewed the case suggested that the person or persons responsible for his disappearance would have likely exhibited significant behavioral changes around the time he went missing, which friends or acquaintances might have noticed. Waverly, who had left high school in his senior year to enter the workforce, did not own a car and depended on his coworkers for transportation. This reliance on others for something as basic as getting to and from work highlights a vulnerability that may have been exploited. The case remains an open and haunting mystery, a testament to a life interrupted and a family's unending search for answers. His disappearance continues to be an active investigation, with the Goochland County Sheriff's Office urging anyone with information to come forward.
Aug 18, 1997
Goochland
Virginia
Goochland County
No
84084
Goochland County Sheriff's Office
Goochland
Virginia
Goochland County
23063
2938 River Rd. West, Virginia
8045565349
County
Law Enforcement
Goochland County Sheriff's Office
na
Brown
Blue
Blue
06/19/2026
