Wayne W. Hickman, a 27-year-old man, was last seen on October 1, 1985, in Missoula, Montana. He was reportedly hitchhiking along Highway 93 with plans to travel to Superior, Montana, to inspect a pickup truck that was for sale. He never returned and has not been heard from since. Hickman was not reported missing until December 1985, which delayed any potential early investigation efforts.
At the time of his disappearance, Hickman, who was partially deaf and developmentally disabled, was wearing a Western-style outfit, including a size 38 jacket, Red Wing logger boots, and a Montana State belt buckle. He also had a distinctive scar on his back, and his feet turned inwards. Despite being an experienced hitchhiker, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there has been speculation that he may have met with foul play, particularly if he was carrying money for the truck purchase.
His case remains unsolved, with no substantial leads over the years, despite continued investigations by the Missoula County Sheriff's Office.Last Seen: Oct 1, 1985
