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Jessica Shoemake Missing Person Case

Last seen in Arvada, Colorado on Mar 03, 2005

Victim Details

Created

Aug 29, 2014

Case Added

Jul 18, 2023

Firstname

Jessica

Lastname

Shoemake

Current Age

42

Age At Disappearance

21

Height

64 inches

Weight

100 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Mar 03, 2005

City

Arvada

State

Colorado

County

Jefferson County

Agency ID

23476

Agency Name

Arvada Police Department

Agency City

Arvada

Agency State

Colorado

Agency County

Jefferson County

Agency Zip Code

80002

Agency Contact

Duane Eaton

Contact Job Title

Investigator

Agency Address

8101 Ralston Road, Colorado

Agency Phone

7208986900

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://arvada.org/residents/police-services

Agency Case #

2005-013839

Primary Agency

Arvada Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

07/16/2026

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Case Description

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In the early spring of 2005, a young woman named Jessica Gale Shoemake vanished from Arvada, Colorado, leaving behind a series of puzzling events and a family desperate for answers. At 21 years old, Jessica was described as a white female with blue eyes and brown hair, standing at 5 feet 4 inches and weighing around 100 pounds. Her life at the time was reportedly touched by struggles, including known drug abuse and a health condition that required regular medication. The last confirmed contact a ...

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Last Seen: Mar 03, 2005

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Jessica Shoemake - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail

Cold case: woman has been missing for 17 years

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Forum Posts (3)

Has anyone looked into the connection between Philip Deegan and Jessica's mom? It's strange that he ... ...Read More
03/22/2024

Has anyone else looked into Philip Deegan, the guy who posted Jessica Shoemake's bond? I've been doi... ...Read More
09/17/2023

Has anyone else looked into the connection between Jessica's disappearance and Philip Deegan? I find... ...Read More
04/15/2023

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