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Aug 02, 2012
Jan 12, 2024
Raymond
Shiflet
59
47
70 inches
75 inches
180 lbs
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
On April 15, 2012, a then 47-year-old man named Raymond Lee Shiflet was reported missing from Federal Way, Washington. His caregiver alerted the authorities, noting that Raymond faced several mental health and behavioral challenges. It was known that without his medication, he could become angry and paranoid, which compromised his ability to care for himself. This was not the first time Raymond had walked away, creating a history of concern for his well-being. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing at approximately 6'0" and weighing around 165-180 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. The circumstances surrounding Raymond's disappearance remain unclear, with limited public information available about the specific events of that day. Authorities and his caregiver were aware of his tendency to wander off, a behavior linked to his mental health conditions. When he was not taking his prescribed medications, his decision-making could be impaired, leading to situations where he might not be able to ensure his own safety or find his way back home. The Federal Way Police Department was tasked with the investigation into his disappearance, a case that has now remained open for over a decade. The search for Raymond has been a long and arduous one, with his case being shared by various missing persons' organizations, including the Washington State Patrol's Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit. Despite these efforts, there have been no significant breakthroughs or publicly disclosed leads regarding his whereabouts. The lack of new information has left his loved ones and the community with unanswered questions. The case of Raymond Shiflet is a somber reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by individuals with mental health challenges and the enduring pain experienced by families of the missing.
Apr 15, 2012
Federal Way
Washington
King County
98023
No
12125
Federal Way Police Department
Federal Way
Washington
King County
98003
Heather Castro
Detective
33325 8th Avenue South, Washington
2538356700
Local
Law Enforcement
12-4520
2012-04-15
Federal Way Police Department
Brown
Blue
Blue
No
06/19/2026
