Found Deceased IN - John Werner, 43, Dearborn County, 12 Feb 2021

[mlhenn]

Police: Dearborn County man disappeared in snowy conditions, has not been seen in 1 week

John “Johnny” Werner, 43, has been reported missing.

He disappeared during snowy conditions on Feb. 12 and has not been seen in a week.


Officials with the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office said he was at his residence on Trojan Road in northern Dearborn County on Feb. 12.

On Monday, deputies searched the surrounding area and were unable to locate any leads.


Werner is described as white with brown eyes, light brown hair and weighing 220 pounds. He’s around 5 feet, 8 inches tall, officials said.

 

[mlhenn]

MISSING: Johnny Werner – St. Leon, IN (2/12/21)

Johnny was last seen at his parent’s house on Trojan Rd. in St. Leon, IN on February 12, 2021. He usually frequents the convenience stores in the area on foot. It is believed he is wearing gym shoes and may have a pair of gloves (yellow in color). If you have seen Johnny or know of his whereabouts, please call Dearborn County Sheriff at (812) 537-3431 or Equusearch Midwest (513) 503-3706

 

[mlhenn]

Crews search for missing Dearborn County man

Feb 20
Texas EquuSearch crews were out searching on Saturday for a Dearborn County man last seen on Feb. 12.

Dave Rader, Director of Texas EquuSearch, says they used a drone to search for 43-year-old John Werner.

Dearborn County Water Rescue was out there searching a pond.

Rader says the search crew is asking people in the area to check security camera footage from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14.

 

[mlhenn]

Public asked for help to find missing man – WRBI Radio

 

[PommyMommy]

FEB 22, 2021
Community Search For Missing Man Scheduled For Wednesday - Eagle Country 99.3 (eaglecountryonline.com)
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This past Saturday, Texas EquuaSearch Midwest came into the area to comb the grounds, but freezing temperatures and residual snow hindered the search.

Crews are continuing to search the area, and a community search has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 24.

Individuals 18 and older are invited to participate in the search. Volunteers will meet at the American Legion Hall Post 464 in the shelter behind the building in St. Leon at 3:30 p.m.

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* Further details regarding search requirements in the article.

 

[mlhenn]

Community Search For Missing Man Scheduled For Wednesday

Community members are coming together to help search for a missing Dearborn County man.

John Werner, 43, was reported missing on February 12.

Werner was last seen at his residence on Trojan Road in northern Dearborn County.

Volunteers may bring their ATV/UTV to assist with the search. Others will travel by foot. Event organizers encourage volunteers to mark yourself as attending and what you are wanting to help with at Johnny Werner Search.

 

[ryanmarieee]

I am local to this area. Keeping an eye on this one. There are plenty of places you could wreck and not be seen from the roadway.

 

[PommyMommy]

FEB 22, 2021
Local opening search for missing Indiana man to the public | WKRC (local12.com)
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Beginning Wedesday afternoon, the public can join in the search.

Anyone interested should meet at 3:30 in the afternoon at the shelter behind the American Legion Hall Post 464 in Saint Leon.

All-terrain vehicles will be especially helpful.

 

[mlhenn]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Circumstances of Disappearance
The missing person, John William Werner, was last seen at his residence in St. Leon, Indiana at approximately 11:00 p.m. on 2/12/2021.
John went to his bedroom that evening and then was gone when his family woke up the following morning. John has not seen or heard from him since this time.

 

[GraceG]

I am local to this area. Keeping an eye on this one. There are plenty of places you could wreck and not be seen from the roadway.

All reports were that he was on foot. No mention made of him in a vehicle. He s also bipolar which could have affected him cognitively if he hadn't taken his meds. UPDATE: Local Man Has Been Missing Since Feb. 12

 

[PommyMommy]

All reports were that he was on foot. No mention made of him in a vehicle. He s also bipolar which could have affected him cognitively if he hadn't taken his meds. UPDATE: Local Man Has Been Missing Since Feb. 12

Noting:

• Werner was potentially sighted walking past East Central High School on February 13.

The high school is also on Trojan Road where John lives with his parents and where he was last seen. There is a pond just west of the high school - guessing that may have been the one that was searched by Dearborn County Water Rescue.

However, if he was headed to one of the convenience stores in the area, it looks like those are all to the east of Trojan Road on the other side of I-74.

East Central High School | Trojan Rd and nearby convenience stores - Google Maps

 

[mlhenn]

Bump

 

[PommyMommy]

Johnny went missing under snowy conditions and was not adequately dressed or prepared for the weather (no coat, money, or food) but the current temperature in St. Leon is 62°. I hope TXEQ or a local SAR team can get back out there and search for him soon.

I really feel for this family, having recently experienced the loss of Johnny's grandfather.

Local media - If you are reading here, please, please broadcast a little louder, "Residents who live in a 5-mile radius are asked to check their outbuildings as well as home security and any game trail footage between Feb 12 and Feb 14." MOO

 

[YaYa_521]

The discovery of John's backpack was made not far from his home though the article doesn't specify the exact location. Dave Rader with Texas EquuSearch Midwest has already planned a search of the area and is waiting for the go ahead from LE. Let's hope John is found soon.

New clue in Dearborn Co. man’s disappearance could lead to new searches
March 22, 2021 at 10:25 PM EDT - Updated March 23 at 11:20 AM

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Over the weekend, someone reportedly found an empty black Army sling backpack not far from where Werner disappeared. Although investigators have not officially confirmed that it is connected to the case, family members believe it is a strong possibility. [snip] ...did not appear to be weathered

 

[mlhenn]

New clue in Dearborn Co. man’s disappearance could lead to new searches
March 22, 2021 at 10:25 PM EDT - Updated March 23 at 11:20 AM

To Note:
•an empty black Army sling backpack not far from where Werner disappeared was found
•LE has not confirmed whether it is related to the case
“My daughter recognized it and knew that it was here at the house,” Anthony Werner, Johnny’s father, said.

Rader (Texas EquuSearch) says the backpack did not appear to be weathered, which gives them hope that Werner is alive.
•Rader says he and his trained volunteers are already prepared to search again, just waiting on the ‘ok’
•Family members, investigators and search crew leaders want Werner to know he is not in trouble, and they only want to confirm that he is safe.

 

[YaYa_521]

Look at us all neatly pressed & looking spiffy. TY mod!

((@PommyMommy & @mlhenn )) you're both soooo appreciated for all you do around here.

Now...where are you, John?

 

[mlhenn]

New clue in Dearborn Co. man’s disappearance could lead to new searches

Someone reportedly found an empty black Army sling backpack not far from where Werner disappeared.

Although investigators have not officially confirmed that it is connected to the case, family members believe it is a strong possibility.


“My daughter recognized it and knew that it was here at the house,” Anthony Werner, Johnny’s father, said.

Rader says the backpack did not appear to be weathered, which gives them hope that Werner is alive.
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I’m curious whether anything else came of this backpack?

 

[PommyMommy]

MAR 29, 2021
Searches still continue for two missing southeastern Indiana people – WRBI Radio
Recently someone reportedly found an empty black Army sling backpack not far from where Johnny Werner disappeared in Dearborn County. Werner went missing on February 12, 2021. Officials have not confirmed that it is connected to the case, but family members have stated that it is a bag from their home.

 

[PommyMommy]

New clue in Dearborn Co. man’s disappearance could lead to new searches

Someone reportedly found an empty black Army sling backpack not far from where Werner disappeared.

Although investigators have not officially confirmed that it is connected to the case, family members believe it is a strong possibility.


“My daughter recognized it and knew that it was here at the house,” Anthony Werner, Johnny’s father, said.

Rader says the backpack did not appear to be weathered, which gives them hope that Werner is alive.
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I’m curious whether anything else came of this backpack?

According to Johnny's sister, the backpack was one she left behind when she moved from the home. See post below - she's an Admin for the FB "find" group. Initials "JW."

HELP BRING JOHNNY HOME | Facebook

 

[mlhenn]

HELP BRING JOHNNY HOME : So another week has gone by and still we are left wondering where he is
Help Bring Johnny Home

July 2
From his sister: I am sorry for not posting on here the last couple of months. I tell myself I’m going to post something then I can’t bring myself to do it.
To know we are going on month 5 is heartbreaking.
It saddens me to say there has not been any new leads since the backpack that was found off of Old Hickory Rd in March.