Lester E. Shoemaker, 53, was last seen about February 1, 2016, in the Sullivan area of Franklin County, Missouri. He is described as having brown hair and hazel eyes, standing between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 0 inches, and weighing about 145 to 155 pounds. When last seen he wore a black coat or dark-colored jacket, blue jeans, tennis shoes, and a baseball cap.

No sighting or contact was reported for years, and a missing person report was filed with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office on May 19, 2023 (case 2023-03011). His information was entered into NamUs on May 26, 2023 (MP103889). The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating and seeks information that could clarify what happened that winter day in 2016.

If anyone knew Lester, saw him in early February 2016, or has any information about his whereabouts, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.