Scott Berry, a 49‑year‑old white male from Arcadia in DeSoto County, Florida, was last known to have contact on **September 8, 2004**, the date he disappeared under what authorities consider **suspicious circumstances**.
At the time of his disappearance, Berry stood approximately **5′10″ to 6′2″**, weighed between **130 and 160 lb**, had **brown shoulder‑length hair** and **hazel eyes**, with a **long scar on his right leg** as a distinctive physical feature. He is also known by the name **Simmoni Jamie Berry**, having undergone gender-transition surgery prior to his disappearance. Some records list him under that name, reflecting his transgender identity.
Berry’s **vehicle was found abandoned** near his residence in Arcadia shortly after his disappearance. Authorities reported no personal belongings missing from his home and that his pet Pekingese dog also went missing along with him. Specifically, his white 1994 Chevrolet van with a burgundy stripe, which he had sold previously in preparation for a move to Mayo, Florida, was discovered on Glenadine Avenue in the Spring Lake subdivision, not far from his home. The van was in working condition, locked, keys left in the ignition, and contained blankets, pillows, and personal items.
When the case was submitted to NamUs as **MP28540**, it confirmed the date Berry was last seen his age, and his last-known location in Arcadia. Records state that he disappeared under circumstances that were out of character and suspicious. The Desoto County Sheriff’s Office was listed as the primary investigating agency, later identifying Detective Sergeant Jennifer Bailey and Detective Zachary Long as contacts for the case.
No confirmed sightings or concrete leads emerged following his disappearance. The Chihuahua‑sized Pekingese and van were never found, and investigators have described the case as unresolved with no definitive clues to explain his fate. Despite multiple entries into databases such as NamUs and The Doe Network—and occasional public appeals—**no credible information** has surfaced to locate Berry or explain what happened.
Family members and investigators continue to regard the case as open. Berry’s disappearance remains a mystery, and hopes persist that new tips or investigative advances may someday bring answers.
Last Seen: Sep 08, 2004
