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Hey everyone, I’ve been following Lester Shoemaker's case in Union, MO, and something has been on my mind lately. We know that his last known sighting was on February 1, 2016, but I've been wondering if there’s been any updates on whether the local railroad security cameras were checked. Union has a decent amount of train traffic, and those cameras might offer some clues if he was near the tracks that day. Does anyone know if investigators looked into this angle or if they've mentioned anything about checking out that footage? Sometimes these small details can be easily overlooked, and any missed angles are another opportunity to find new leads. If anyone has any insight or thoughts on this, please share—it might help in generating new ideas or paths for the investigation!
Has anyone looked into the weather conditions on the day Lester went missing? I know it might not seem immediately relevant, but sometimes weather can affect a person’s behavior or even their ability to reach safety, especially if he was outdoors or traveling on foot. Was it unusually cold, rainy, or maybe even snowy that day in Union, Missouri? Any unusual weather patterns could provide more context about his movement or give new ideas on where search efforts might have been hindered back then. Hoping someone local can shed some light on this aspect.
Hey everyone, I've been reading up on Lester Elvis Shoemaker's case from Union, Missouri, and something's been puzzling me. It’s been over seven years now since he went missing, and there’s still such a lack of solid leads. I was wondering if anyone here knows more about the area he was last seen in. Was it a busy part of town? Are there many businesses or cameras around that could have caught some footage? I think getting a better idea of the neighborhood dynamics might shed some light on what happened that day. If any locals or folks with more insight could chime in, it would be much appreciated. Thanks!