Case Details
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- Missing Since:
- Missing Since 08/20/2012
- Missing From:
- Missing From Sarasota, Florida
- Classification:
- Classification Endangered Missing
- Gender:
- Male
- Race:
- Race White
- Date of Birth:
- Date of Birth 04/08/1927 (97)
- Age:
- Age 85 years old
- Height and Weight:
- Height and Weight 5’9, 135 pounds
- Clothing/Jewelry Description:
- Clothing/Jewelry Description A long-sleeved plaid button-down shirt, tan corduroy pants and suede sneakers.
- Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Gray hair, hazel eyes. Whidden has a large mole on the middle of his back, a large scar on his abdomen, and a scar on his thumb from when it was nearly severed. His right pinky finger has a tendon contraction and is bent as a result. He may use the nickname Newt or his initials, W.H. Whidden wears eyeglasses for reading.
- Details of Disappearance:
- On August 20, 2012, Mr. Whidden vanished. He was last seen at a pharmacy on 10th Street in Sarasota, Florida. Strangely, he left his cell phone behind.
His white 2000 Dodge Caravan (Florida plate A18-3XI, with a slightly damaged front bumper) was found abandoned in a ditch near Okeechobee, Florida – about 100 miles away. A big search turned up nothing. His wallet, keys, and ID were missing, suggesting he had them with him when he disappeared.
Though generally healthy, his daughter said he sometimes got confused. He loved history and the outdoors, often visiting historical places. He used to work for the post office and later sold real estate.
The mystery of his disappearance remains unsolved.
- Agency:
- Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office 941-861-5800
- Source Links:
This person was missing Missing Since 08/20/2012