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Peter Snow Missing Person Case

Last seen in Plainwell, Michigan on Nov 2, 2020

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Victim Details

May 19, 2021

May 20, 2021

Peter

Snow

42

36

69 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 2, 2020

Plainwell

Michigan

Allegan County

49080

No

104570

Plainwell Department of Public Safety

Plainwell

Michigan

Allegan County

49080

John Varley

D/Sgt

119 Island Avenue, Michigan

2696859858

Local

Law Enforcement

2020-2287

Nov 7, 2020

Plainwell Department of Public Safety

6175

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP80500) and 8 other sources
In the small city of Plainwell, Michigan, a family and community were left with lingering questions following the disappearance of 36-year-old Peter Lee Snow on November 2, 2020. Peter, a man with black hair and brown eyes, stood at approximately 5 feet 9 inches and weighed around 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue collared shirt that was short-sleeved and had white accents, blue jeans, and a green winter parka. Those who knew Peter described him as a gentle and vulnerable individual due to his autism and processing issues. Despite these challenges, his family highlighted his high-functioning abilities and his passion for video games.

The circumstances surrounding Peter's disappearance remain unclear, creating a painful void for his loved ones. He was reported missing five days after he was last seen, on November 7, 2020. The Plainwell Department of Public Safety took on the case, but details about where he was last seen or what he might have been doing have not been widely publicized. The lack of information has made the search and investigation incredibly challenging for both law enforcement and Peter's family. The quiet passage of time without any significant leads has only deepened the mystery and the community's concern for his well-being.

The search for Peter has been a quiet but persistent effort. Information about his case has been shared through national databases for missing persons, keeping his memory and the search for answers alive. The case of Peter Snow is a heart-wrenching reminder of the silent struggles faced by many families of the missing. It underscores the profound impact of a loved one's disappearance and the enduring hope for resolution. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained absence, leaving a community to wonder and a family to wait for any news that might bring them peace and closure.
Last Seen: Nov 2, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Man From Plainwell Has Autism & Is Considered Vulnerable
  • #Missing Peter Snow, 36,... - Michigan Lostnmissing | Facebook
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP80500 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Plainwell man missing, considered 'vulnerable' - FOX 17
  • My brother Peter who is autistic is missing. He lives in Michigan and ...
  • Police looking for 36-year-old 'vulnerable' man last seen Nov. 2
  • Missing Person Flyer: Peter Snow | Plainwell, MI - CaseTrace
  • MI- Peter Lee Snow, 36, Plainwell, 2 Nov 2020

    • 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
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%129 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Illinois
    UP79964 • Found Mar 12, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%116 mi away
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 66%103 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black

    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.

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