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Corey Waterman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Idanha, Oregon on Apr 7, 2018

Victim Details

Aug 29, 2018

Nov 10, 2023

Corey

Waterman

45

37

71 inches

170 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 7, 2018

Idanha

Oregon

Marion County

97350

No

40773

Linn County Sheriff's Office

Albany

Oregon

Linn County

97322

Andy Franklin

Captain

1115 SE Jackson Street, Oregon

5419673950

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.linnsheriff.org/

18-1441

Linn County Sheriff's Office

9985

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 1, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52027) and 9 other sources
In the small town of Idanha, Oregon, concern grew for 37-year-old Corey Allan Waterman after he was last seen on April 7, 2018. Family members last saw Corey at their residence in Idanha. A witness later reported seeing him at approximately 1:30 p.m., walking into a forested area south of the town through the Frankï s Timber gate located on Church Street. It was not unusual for Corey to take long walks along the forest roads in the area, but he would typically return by late evening. When he did not come home that day, his family became worried and eventually reported him missing. At the time of his disappearance, he was believed to have been wearing brown pants and black boots.

Corey is a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 5'11' and weighing around 170 pounds. He has several distinct tattoos that could aid in his identification. On the right side of his chest, he has the word 'Crazy' tattooed. His right shoulder bears a tattoo of a clown with a skull and guns, and on the left side of his ribcage, he has the name 'Arianna' tattooed. Concerns were raised that he was not adequately dressed for the weather conditions at the time he went missing.

Following the report of his disappearance, the Linn County Sheriff's Office initiated a search for Corey. Deputies were dispatched to the area and actively looked for him. An extensive and thorough search of the area where he was last seen walking was conducted, but unfortunately, it did not yield any clues as to his whereabouts. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the concern of his family and community, Corey Waterman has not been heard from since that spring day in 2018. The case remains a painful mystery for his loved ones, who are still hoping for answers.
Last Seen: Apr 7, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Corey Allan Waterman - The Charley Project
  • Missing, Corey Waterman from... - Missing People In America
  • missing Archives - Linn County Sheriff's Office
  • Deputies search for Idanha man missing since April 6
  • Update on Missing Idanha Man - Linn County Sheriff's Office
  • Sheriff: Oregon man went for walk in woods Friday, hasn't been seen ...
  • Sheriff: Still no sign of missing Oregon man - KCBY
  • LCSO searching for missing Idanha man - Albany Democrat-Herald
  • Finding Corey Waterman | Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Florence, Oregon - unidentified case UP97387
    John Doe — Florence, Oregon
    UP97387 • Found Sep 21, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'4" vs 5'11"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    It's been over five years since Corey Waterman disappeared, and I can't help but wonder if one of... ...Read More
    04/23/2024
    It's been over five years since Corey Waterman disappeared in Idanha, and I still can't shake the... ...Read More
    12/14/2023
    Has anyone looked into the weather conditions in Idanha around April 7, 2018? I read somewhere that... ...Read More
    06/14/2023

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