Left and Center: Shoemaker, circa 1994; Right: Age-progression Age progressed by NCMEC to age 18 (circa 2007)

Victor Dewight Shoemaker
Missing since May 1, 1994 from Kirby, Hampshire County, West Virginia.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: March 30, 1989
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 5 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 4'0; 40 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Blond hair; blue eyes.
• Clothing: He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt; red shorts and tennis shoes.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Shoemaker was visiting his grandfather in Kirby, West Virginia with his family in May 1994.
He was last seen playing with children in the woods near Short Mountain. He left the group and has not been seen since. No one noticed that he had been missing until they were going back home. A thorough search by police produced no clues.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

West Virginia State Police
Trooper R.E. Cooper, Jr.
304-822-3561
Email

NCMEC #: NCMC790164

NCIC Number: M-731878694
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Child Protection Education Of America
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
West Virginia State Police