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Shawn Miller Missing Person Case

Last seen in Columbus, Ohio on Dec 16, 2020

Victim Details

Sep 16, 2022

Jan 12, 2024

Shawn

Miller

41

36

70 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 16, 2020

Columbus

Ohio

Franklin County

No

118321

Columbus Division of Police

Columbus

Ohio

Franklin County

43215

Robert Davis

Detective

120 Marconi Boulevard, Ohio

6146454545

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Public-Safety/Police

200 961 344

May 6, 2021

Columbus Division of Police

4579

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP95380) and 5 other sources
Shawn Earl Miller was 36 years old when he was last seen in Columbus, Ohio, on December 16, 2020. He was in the vicinity of Olentangy River Road and West 3rd Avenue at the time of his disappearance. Miller is a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 to 170 pounds. A distinct identifying feature is a tattoo of the name 'Madison' on his side. The Columbus Division of Police opened an investigation into his disappearance, with a report being filed on May 6, 2021.

The circumstances surrounding Shawn Miller's disappearance remain largely unclear, with few details available to the public. He has not been seen or heard from since the day he went missing. His case is listed in national missing persons databases, including NamUs, under the case number MP95380. Law enforcement agencies, including the Columbus Division of Police and the Franklin County Coroner's Office, are involved in the ongoing investigation. The lack of information has made the search for answers particularly challenging for his family and investigators.

The investigation into Shawn Miller's disappearance is ongoing, and authorities are asking for the public's help. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families and friends searching for answers. The overview of this case highlights the limited information available and the profound impact of a person's unexplained absence.
Last Seen: Dec 16, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Shawn Earl Miller - The Charley Project
  • SHAWN MILLER Missing From:... - Ohio Lostnmissing - Facebook
  • Missing: Shawn Miller - FOX 8 News
  • Shawn Miller is missing. We last heard from him 12/16 and ... - Reddit
  • Shawn Miller Missing Person Flyer | Columbus, Ohio - CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan - unidentified case UP85671
    John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan
    UP85671 • Found Aug 28, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%158 mi away
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Enon, Ohio - unidentified case UP157410
    John Doe — Enon, Ohio
    UP157410 • Found Sep 29, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'5"–6'1" vs 5'10"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone, I've been following Shawn Miller's case for a while, and something that sticks out to... ...Read More
    10/27/2024
    Has anyone looked into whether Shawn had any connections near Olentangy River Road? I can't help but... ...Read More
    06/01/2023
    Hey everyone, I was thinking about Shawn Earl Miller’s case and got curious about the timing and... ...Read More
    02/02/2023

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