Jul 19, 2017
Jan 12, 2024
John
Shankland
68
59
68 inches
70 inches
140 lbs
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the early summer of 2017, a heart-wrenching story began to unfold in Buffalo, New York, with the disappearance of 59-year-old John William Shankland. On June 18th, he was last seen leaving his home in the city. At the time he went missing, John was described as a white male with white hair and blue eyes, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing approximately 140 to 150 pounds. When he was last seen, it is believed he was wearing a yellow t-shirt with "MS Volunteer 2010" on the back and blue jeans. The circumstances surrounding his departure from his residence remain largely unknown to the public. The investigation into John's disappearance took a significant turn when his vehicle was discovered abandoned in Niagara Falls, New York. The proximity of Niagara Falls to Buffalo, a drive that can take less than an hour, established a geographical link but offered few answers as to what transpired. Critical questions remain unanswered: Did John drive the car to Niagara Falls himself, and what was the reason for the trip?. Authorities have not publicly released information regarding the exact location or condition of the vehicle when it was found, leaving a void in the timeline of events following his departure from Buffalo. This lack of detail has made it difficult for both law enforcement and his loved ones to piece together his last known movements. The years since John Shankland's disappearance have not brought any significant breakthroughs or public leads in the case. The Buffalo Police Department and the New York State Park Police in Niagara continue to be the investigating agencies. The absence of new information has left his family and community in a state of prolonged uncertainty. The case is a painful reminder of a journey that started in Buffalo but has an unknown destination. The discovery of his car in Niagara Falls serves as the last known piece of physical evidence connected to him, but it fails to illuminate his subsequent path. The core facts of the case remain stark and unresolved: John Shankland left his home on a June day in 2017, his car was later found, and he has not been seen or heard from since.
Jun 18, 2017
Buffalo
New York
Erie County
14202
33818
New York State Park Police - Niagara
Niagara Falls
New York
Niagara County
14303
570 Whirlpool St., New York
7162781777
State
Law Enforcement
17-17534
2017-06-17
Buffalo Police Department
10804
White
Blue
Blue
09/01/2026
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