Mar 19, 2014
Oct 12, 2022
Michael
Sharp
61
51
75 inches
198 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the summer of 2013, in the quiet community of Calhoun, Louisiana, 51-year-old Michael Wayne Sharp was living his life. A family member saw him at his residence on August 9th, a day that would become the last time he was ever seen or heard from by his loved ones. His sudden disappearance left a void and a lingering question for his family and the Ouachita Parish community. Concern grew as time passed with no communication from Michael, a man described as having brown hair, brown eyes, and a mustache. Adding to the mystery, his red 1991 GMC Sierra pickup truck, a familiar sight to those who knew him, was also gone. The days turned into weeks, and with no sign of Michael or his vehicle, his case was officially reported to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. Investigators learned that Michael was a white male, standing at approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 198 pounds. A notable characteristic was a chipped front incisor. It was also believed that Michael may have been dealing with bipolar disorder, a detail that heightened the concern for his well-being. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the pleas of his family for information, the trail remained cold. His truck, bearing the Louisiana license plate number X876631, seemed to have vanished without a trace, leaving no clues as to his direction of travel or his state of mind. Years have now passed since Michael Sharp’s disappearance, yet his case remains an open and unresolved wound for his family and community. The initial investigation and subsequent efforts to locate him have yielded few answers, leaving those who care for him in a painful state of uncertainty. The absence of both Michael and his distinctive red pickup truck has been a significant hurdle in the investigation, offering no starting point for a search. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance on that August day remain largely unknown, a collection of unanswered questions and fading hope. The case of Michael Wayne Sharp is a somber reminder of a life interrupted, a family left waiting, and a community still searching for answers.
Aug 09, 2013
Calhoun
Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
5503
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
Monroe
Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
71201
Johnny Holyfield, Jr.
Detective
400 St. John Street, Louisiana
3183291200
County
Law Enforcement
13-013509
2013-08-21
Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
05/30/2026