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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64287) and 1 other source
In the autumn of 2017, concerns grew for the well-being of 35-year-old Evan Scott Batterton. His mother had not seen him since November, prompting her to report him missing. At the time of his disappearance, Evan was known to be in the southeastern region of Missouri and the St. Louis area. The last confirmed date of contact with him was November 1, 2017. Described as a white male with black, balding hair and brown eyes, Evan stood approximately 6 feet tall and weighed around 210 pounds. Distinguishing features included a scar on his back from a previous surgery and the absence of his wisdom teeth.

The circumstances surrounding Evan's disappearance remain unclear. While his mother officially reported him missing after not seeing him since November 2017, conflicting information emerged later. Reports surfaced suggesting that the mother of his two children claimed to have been in contact with him in early 2020. This information, however, could not be officially confirmed by law enforcement, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation. There have been no significant updates or developments in his case in recent years.

The investigation into Evan Batterton's whereabouts is handled by the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Details regarding what he was last seen wearing or if he had any personal belongings with him have not been widely publicized. The case is a quiet one, with few public details available about the events leading up to his disappearance. Without confirmed sightings or new information, the timeline of his last known movements remains fragmented, leaving his family with unanswered questions. His case is an ongoing missing persons investigation.

Last Seen: Nov 1, 2017

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 35 when missing
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 93%182 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
77%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 82%Est. 45–70 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — St. Louis, Missouri
UP88378 • Found Nov 27, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–99 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP53660
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP53660 • Found Oct 22, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 49%262 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%203 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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