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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17231) and 4 other sources
In the spring of 2011, a family's life was irrevocably changed when 39-year-old Walter V. Asbridge III, known to his loved ones as Wally, vanished from his home in St. Louis, Missouri. On April 7th, he reportedly left his residence with the intention of visiting a friend. This seemingly ordinary act was the last time he was ever seen or heard from. Walter, a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, stood at approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed around 190 pounds at the time of his disappearance. The day he went missing, he was believed to be wearing blue jeans. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department was notified, and a missing person report was filed, marking the beginning of a long and agonizing search for answers.

Walter's physical appearance included several distinct features that his family hoped would aid in his identification. He had a three-quarter-inch scar above his left eye. His body was adorned with multiple tattoos, including two clowns on his back and other unspecified tattoos on his abdomen, chest, and the left breast area of his chest. He also had a goatee and a mustache. Despite these identifying characteristics and the efforts of law enforcement, the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, with no sign of Walter or any clue as to what may have happened to him after he left his home that April day. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System ensuring his information was accessible to law enforcement agencies nationwide.

The circumstances surrounding Walter Asbridge III's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery. He left for a friend's house and simply vanished, leaving a void in the lives of those who know and love him. The investigation into his whereabouts has been ongoing since 2011, with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department handling the case. His profile remains on the active missing persons list for the state of Missouri. The case is a painful reminder of the ambiguity and heartache that surrounds so many missing person cases. With no witnesses to his disappearance and no communication since that day, investigators and his family are left with a collection of unanswered questions about the fate of Walter Asbridge III.

Last Seen: Apr 7, 2011

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 — St. Louis, Missouri - unidentified case UP70471
John Doe — St. Louis, Missouri
UP70471 • Found Jun 1, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–50 vs 39 when missing
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'1"

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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