Left and Center: Sherrill, circa 1986; Right: Age-progressed image of Sherrill at age 23 (circa 2004)

Shannon Marie Sherrill
Missing since October 15, 1986 from Thorntown, Boone County, Indiana.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: August 12, 1980
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 6 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 3'0; 30 pounds
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown hair; blue eyes. Sherrill had an extremely shy nature at the time of her disappearance.
• Marks, Scars: Sherrill has a four inch scar across her abdomen. She has pierced ears.
• Clothing: Sherrill was last seen wearing a white sun-dress with blue trim, and she was barefoot.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Sherrill was last seen at approximately 13:30 on October 5, 1986 in Thorntown, Indiana. She was playing in her family's yard with several other children at the time she disappeared.

A three day ground, air and K-9 search followed but Shannon was not found.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning Sherrill's whereabouts, please contact:
Thorntown Police Department
Town Marshall Jeff Woodard
317-436-7677
All information may be submitted anonymously.

Agency Case Number:
BC30563 or 86-143

NCMEC #: NCMC601901

NCIC Number:
M-221505185
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Indiana State Police
Operation Lookout