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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP54849) and 4 other sources
On a winter day in St. Charles, Missouri, 63-year-old Michael Wayne Waters disappeared, leaving behind a life and a family. On January 15, 2019, the white male with brown eyes and graying brown hair was last seen. At five feet, eleven inches tall and weighing around 170 pounds, he was dressed for the cold weather in a gray jacket, a black vest, jeans, and brown boots. His family has not seen or heard from him since that Tuesday morning.

The circumstances surrounding Michael's disappearance are particularly distressing for his loved ones. At approximately 11:00 AM, he walked away from his residence on Broadmoor Lane. In a move that signaled a departure from his everyday life, he left behind his cell phone and car keys. Most concerning of all was a note he left for his family, which simply said 'goodbye.' This, combined with the fact that he had made suicidal comments in the year leading up to his disappearance and was believed to be suffering from depression, raised immediate and serious concerns for his well-being.

In the years following his disappearance, the search for answers has yielded no resolution. The St. Charles City Police Department took on the case, but despite their efforts, Michael's whereabouts remain unknown. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, a reflection of the deep concern for his safety given the note he left and his state of mind. The overview of this case is one of sudden and heartbreaking mystery; a man left his home one morning, leaving behind only a few personal items and a deeply troubling farewell note, and has not been heard from again.

Last Seen: Jan 15, 2019

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — East St. Louis, Illinois - unidentified case UP134667
John Doe — East St. Louis, Illinois
UP134667 • Found Nov 25, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — St. Louis, Missouri
UP88378 • Found Nov 27, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"

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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