MO MO - Cheryl Scherer, 19, Scott City, 17 April 1979 *case reopened February 2026*

[Betty P]

I would be less than honest if I said we are not disappointed to report that no evidence has yet been located during this search,” Wheetley said in a statement. “We truly believed this lead had strong potential.”

Sheriff's department gives update in search for woman missing since 1979

BENTON, Mo. (WSIL) -- The Scott County Sheriff's Department says an extensive excavation effort tied to the disappearance of Cheryl Anne Scherer has concluded without the discovery of new evidence.

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It’s commendable that they’re still doing all they can to find this young woman. Good work.