1: Taken in Summer 2015; 2: Taken on Christmas 2015; 3: Jay; 4: Tattoo of hand on upper right arm; 5: "Older" photo
1: Taken in Summer 2015; 2: Taken on Christmas 2015; 3: Jay; 4: Tattoo of hand on upper right arm; 5: "Older" photo
Name: Jay Kevin Shumate
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: January 17, 2016
Location Last Seen: Erie, Neosho County, Kansas
Date of Birth: Circa 1956
Age: 60 years old
Race: Native American
Gender: Male
Height: 5'8" - 5'10"
Weight: 150 - 160 lbs
Hair Color: Gray or Partially Gray. Dark Brown Graying Hair. Beard and Mustache.
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Jay Shemate
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Three large scars on stomach; One scar on back (from back surgery); Tattoo on right upper arm of a "walking" hand with the middle finger extended; Tattoo on upper left back/shoulder of a broken skull with smoke that turns into the devil; Tattoo on upper left arm of a small knife; wears glasses
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Jay was last seen around 10:00 a.m. He and his mother drove to the pharmacy in Erie. He parked the truck and got out, walked away and hasn't been seen since. He did not take his wallet, glasses, phone or cigarettes.
Agency Name: Neosho County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Tyler Seibel, Deputy
Agency Phone Number: 620-244-3869
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2016-003
NCIC Case Number: M723061943
NamUs Case Number: 32270
Added: 07/08/2022; Last Updated: 7/12/22 - By: hb
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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