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Scotty Manuel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Walnut Cove, North Carolina on Jun 23, 2022

Victim Details

Created

Aug 11, 2022

Case Added

Jun 28, 2024

First Name

Scotty

Last Name

Manuel

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

145 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jun 23, 2022

City

Walnut Cove

State

North Carolina

County

Stokes County

Zip Code

27052

Tribal Land

Agency ID

117675

Agency Name

Stokes County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Danbury

Agency State

North Carolina

Agency County

Stokes County

Agency Zip Code

27016

Agency Contact

Dennis Brown

Contact Job Title

Detective Sergeant

Agency Address

1012 Main Street, North Carolina

Agency Phone

3365932473

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

22-04205

Agency Report Date

Jun 24, 2022

Primary Agency

Stokes County Sheriff's Office

Case Contributors

3999

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Green

Right Eye Color

Green

Last Updated

Oct 6, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP94251) and 4 other sources

In the small community of Walnut Cove, North Carolina, the disappearance of 37-year-old Scotty Jameson Manuel in the summer of 2022 has left his family and community with lingering questions. Scotty, a resident of nearby Germanton, was last seen on June 23, 2022. He was known for his love of fishing and would often set out on foot from his parents' home to various local fishing spots. On the day he went missing, Scotty was seen leaving a residence on Highway 65 West in Walnut Cove, carrying fishing equipment. He was reportedly walking back and forth to the door of a home, but when no one answered, he was last observed heading into the woods behind the house. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue Walmart t-shirt with the sleeves cut off, blue jeans, black sneakers, and a ball cap.

Scotty is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He has several distinguishing features, including a tattoo of his name, 'Scotty,' across his back between his shoulder blades. He also has a noticeable scar on his left arm and walks with a distinct limp on his right side due to a previous hip and leg injury. Family members have expressed deep concern as Scotty has a cognitive impairment and requires medication for underlying health issues. His father noted that it was unusual for him to be out of contact with his mother for more than a day. He did not have a cell phone or any food and water with him when he vanished.

The search for Scotty Manuel began promptly, with the Stokes County Sheriff's Office taking the lead in the investigation. First responders and search and rescue teams, including the Winston-Salem Fire Department, scoured the areas around Baux Mountain Road and Leake Memorial Church Road, where he was last seen. The community has been actively involved, holding out hope for his safe return. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, leaving his loved ones in a painful state of uncertainty. The investigation into what happened to Scotty Manuel after he walked into the woods that June day is ongoing.
Last Seen: Jun 23, 2022

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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Scotty Jameson Manuel - Missing Persons Center

Stokes County man missing | News | thestokesnews.com

Scotty Jameson Manuel - The CUE Center for Missing Persons

Scotty Manuel, 37, visiting grandparents, looked confused, went into ...

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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76%Possible

John Doe — Virginia

UP158139 • Found May 31, 2025

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 37 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 84%68 mi away

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'9"

Hair 50%Blond vs Brown

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Scotty Manuel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Walnut Cove, North Carolina on Jun 23, 2022

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (4)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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