On a June morning in 2005, 73-year-old Freddie Louis Whittiemore, known affectionately as 'Buddy,' began his day in Stanton, Tennessee, as he often did. He left a note for his wife indicating he was taking the dog for a walk. Between 6:00 and 7:30 a.m. on June 19th, he was seen standing by the road near Charleston Road and Highway 179, about a mile from his Cherry Street home. At the time of his disappearance, he was carrying a walking cane, his billfold, and two medicine bottles. Mr.
Whittiemore was reportedly on his way to visit someone in the neighboring Tipton County, a destination he would never reach.
Concern grew when Mr. Whittiemore's dog returned home alone several hours later. An extensive search was launched, with dog handlers reportedly tracking his scent to the vicinity of Muddy Creek, but no further clues to his whereabouts were discovered. Authorities have considered the possibility that he accepted a ride from someone and left the area. Mr. Whittiemore was in poor physical health and suffered from dementia. He was a kind and trusting person, which his family fears may have made him vulnerable to foul play. They believe he is deceased.
The investigation into Freddie Whittiemore's disappearance has been handled by the Haywood County Sheriff's Department. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male, standing between 6'0' and 6'2' and weighing approximately 190 to 200 pounds, with graying black hair and hazel eyes. He had several distinguishing marks, including scars on his upper lip and right eyebrow, missing fingertips on his left hand, and numerous moles. The clothing he was last seen wearing included a white short-sleeved button-down shirt, black pants, gray velcro athletic shoes, and either a red or beige cap with ducks on it. Despite the passage of many years, the case remains unsolved, leaving his family with unanswered questions about what happened to him after he set out for his morning walk.Last Seen: Jun 19, 2005
