In the quiet community of St. James, Missouri, 52-year-old Jacquelyn Lynn Auten-Metz was last seen at her home on April 8, 2015. A woman known by the nickname Jackee, she was described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she stood between 5'6' and 5'10' tall and weighed between 140 and 160 pounds.
Jacquelyn had several distinguishing tattoos, including a rose on her left breast and a dream catcher on her right upper arm that featured the names 'Justin,' 'Kelly,' 'Jesse,' and 'Harley Davidson.'. She also had pierced ears and wore dentures. Jacquelyn lived with a number of health issues, including fibromyalgia, Crohn's Disease, and nerve damage in her back, for which she took several prescription medications. It was noted that she had not seen a doctor or refilled her prescriptions since she was last seen.
The circumstances surrounding Jacquelyn's disappearance became more concerning as time went on. Her family officially reported her missing on May 30, 2015, nearly two months after she was last seen. The investigation led authorities to interview her live-in boyfriend, Jessie Lee Bockover, who resided with her on County Road 3644. Investigators found his statements to be inconsistent and he was subsequently named a person of interest in her case. Tragically, before police could conduct a third interview with him, Bockover was found deceased near his home on July 14, having died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The case of Jacquelyn Auten-Metz has remained unsolved, and foul play is suspected in her disappearance. Her then-boyfriend's history of violence and his subsequent suicide added a layer of complexity and sorrow to the investigation. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement continues to seek information that could bring closure to her family. The Phelps County Sheriff's Department has encouraged anyone with information regarding Jacquelyn's whereabouts to come forward. This case is a heart-wrenching example of a family left with unanswered questions and the enduring pain of a loved one's absence. The official investigation remains open, with Jacquelyn's family and community still hoping for answers.Last Seen: Apr 8, 2015
