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Shelton John Sanders, a 25-year-old University of South Carolina student, was last seen on the evening of June 19, 2001, in Columbia, South Carolina. Shelton was planning a bachelor party for a friend and had visited several hotels with his former roommate, Mark Richardson, to arrange accommodations for the event. He last spoke to his family around 9:00 p.m., informing them he was heading home to Rembert, South Carolina, but he never arrived.
The following day, Shelton’s employer cont ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 19, 2001
The following day, Shelton’s employer cont ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 19, 2001
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Apr 12, 2011
Jan 12, 2024
Shelton
Sanders
48
25
73 inches
225 lbs
Black / African American
Male
Jun 19, 2001
Columbia
South Carolina
Richland County
196
37585
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia
South Carolina
Richland County
29223
Dottie Cronise
Investigator
5623 Two Notch Rd, South Carolina
County
Law Enforcement
0305251221
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Black
Brown
Brown
11/28/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been reading up on Shelton John Sanders' case, and something’s really been bugging me. Does... ...Read More
10/21/2024
10/21/2024
Has anyone looked into whether there were any security cameras at the apartment complex where Shelto... ...Read More
07/05/2024
07/05/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been following Shelton John Sanders’ case for a while and something's been on... ...Read More
10/14/2023
10/14/2023
