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Anderson Wheeler Missing Person Case

Last seen in Montgomery, Alabama on Jan 1, 1990

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Victim Details

Feb 17, 2015

Mar 11, 2020

Anderson

Wheeler

87

51

68 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jan 1, 1990

Montgomery

Alabama

Montgomery County

No

16310

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

Montgomery

Alabama

Montgomery County

36104

115 Perry Street, Alabama

3348324980

County

Law Enforcement

2016-00066884

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27756) and 7 other sources
In 1990, a man named Anderson Joe Wheeler vanished from his life in Montgomery, Alabama, leaving behind a profound and lingering silence for his friends and family. At the time of his disappearance, he was 51 or 52 years old. Details surrounding the day he went missing are scarce, adding to the difficulty of the case. He was last seen by those who knew him sometime in 1990 in the vicinity of Trenholm Court in Montgomery. From that point on, no one has reported hearing from him again. The lack of specific information about his last known movements or the clothes he may have been wearing has made the investigation exceptionally challenging for law enforcement over the decades.

Anderson Joe Wheeler was a Black male with graying hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he stood at approximately 5'8' and weighed around 165 pounds. A notable characteristic was a potential limp, which resulted from a previous injury to one of his legs. This physical trait was something that could have made him recognizable. Despite these details, the passage of time has not yielded any significant leads or brought any sense of closure to those who cared for him. His case was officially entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System years later, with a case creation date of February 17, 2015, highlighting the long-term, unresolved nature of his disappearance.

The case of Anderson Joe Wheeler is a somber story of a man who seemingly disappeared without a trace. With very few details available to the public, the circumstances of what happened to him remain a complete mystery. Decades have passed since he was last seen in Montgomery, and the investigation, now managed by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, has been hampered by the limited information available from the outset. The overview of this case is one of enduring uncertainty; a man with a distinctive limp and a family who were left with unanswered questions about his fate. His disappearance is a quiet but persistent cold case, a testament to the lasting pain and ambiguity that surrounds a person who vanishes.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1990

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Anderson Joe Wheeler - The Charley Project
  • Anderson Wheeler | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Anderson Joe Wheeler was last seen by friends and family in 1990 ...
  • 4790DMAL - Anderson Joe Wheeler - Doe Network
  • Anderson Joe Wheeler was last... - The Missing and Forgotten
  • Anderson Wheeler Obituary - Montgomery Advertiser

    • 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 — Fairfield, Alabama - unidentified case UP15866
    John Doe — Fairfield, Alabama
    UP15866 • Found Sep 1, 1993
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 35–50 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"

    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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