76-Year-Old Mississippi Farmer Vanishes Without a Trace

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L.G. Shaw, a 76-year-old farmer and retired trucking company owner, went missing from his Benton County, Mississippi property on July 15, 2009. Shaw was last seen that morning at his granddaughter's home, but never returned that evening as was his daily routine. His truck was found parked at the entrance to his pasture, but Shaw was nowhere to be found. His personal belongings, including his cell phone and two wallets containing cash, were also left behind.

Why it matters

Shaw's disappearance has remained a mystery for over 17 years, leaving his family and local authorities searching for answers. The case highlights the challenges of investigating missing persons cases, especially in rural areas, and the ongoing anguish experienced by loved ones when a person vanishes without a trace.

The details

According to his family, Shaw kept a consistent daily routine, feeding his livestock and visiting family members who lived nearby. On the morning he disappeared, he told his granddaughter he was going to check on one of his colts that he couldn't locate. When he failed to return that evening and didn't answer phone calls, his granddaughter went to his home and found his truck parked at the entrance to his pasture, but Shaw was nowhere to be found. His personal belongings, including his cell phone and two wallets containing cash, were left behind in the home.

• L.G. Shaw went missing on July 15, 2009.
• Shaw was last seen that morning at his granddaughter's home.

What’s next

Authorities continue to investigate Shaw's disappearance, and his family is urging anyone with information to come forward and contact his granddaughter, D'Aunna, at the provided phone number.