Vanished Without a Trace: The Unresolved Disappearance of Dewey Shawver III from Saint Maries

A Quiet Life in Saint Maries

Dewey Dountain Shawver III, known affectionately as "Duke," was a 56-year-old resident of Saint Maries, Idaho. Standing at 5'10" and weighing approximately 250 pounds, he had graying brown hair and blue eyes. Duke was last seen on November 19, 2016, in his hometown. His final known communication was a text message sent to his wife from the Seattle, Washington area. Since that day, there has been no confirmed contact from him.

A Mysterious Disappearance

The circumstances surrounding Dewey's disappearance are perplexing. After his last known text message, there were no further communications. He was believed to be driving a maroon 2006 Ford F-350 pickup truck with Idaho license plate KV2800. The vehicle has not been located, and there have been no sightings reported.

An Unusual Turn of Events

On December 11, 2016, the Benewah County Sheriff's Office closed Dewey's missing person case. This decision was based on a call received by a deputy from the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office. The caller, claiming to be a friend of Dewey's, stated that Dewey was fine and needed some time alone to address personal issues. The deputy considered the caller reliable, leading to the case's closure.

Reopening the Investigation

Despite the case's closure, Dewey's family remained concerned due to the lack of direct contact. In June 2017, the Benewah County Sheriff's Office reopened the investigation after the deputy who received the initial call admitted he could not recall the caller's identity. This revelation raised questions about the validity of the information that led to the case's closure. ...Read More

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