NY NY - Shannon Elizabeth Merry, 33, Ronkonkoma, 31 March 2013

[chaddylex]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP58835
Shannon Elizabeth Merry, Female,
White / Caucasian

Case Information​

Demographics​

Missing Age 33 Years
Current Age 45 Years
Legal First Name Shannon
Middle Name Elizabeth
Legal Last Name Merry
Chosen Name/Nickname/Alias Wark

Biological Sex Female
Height5' 4" (64 Inches)
Weight140 lbs
Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian

Circumstances​

Date of Last Contact March 31, 2013
NamUs Case Created July 19, 2019

Last Known Location​

Location Ronkonkoma, New York 11779
County Suffolk County
Missing From Tribal Land No
Primary Residence on Tribal Land--
Circumstances of Disappearance Last seen in Suffolk County, NY.

Physical Description​

Hair Color Brown
Head Hair Description hair may be changed
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Description--
Left Eye Color Green
Right Eye Color Green
Eye Description wears glasses or contacts

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Distinctive Physical Features​

Item
Description
Piercing
ears pierced belly pierced

Tattoo
NY Yankees Symbol on rib cage Angel praying with names or initials on hip scroll on lower back with parents names shamrock with "Merry" going down one thigh

 

[chaddylex]

The Vanished Podcast just released an episode about Shannon's disappearance.

EPISODE 477: Shannon Merry — The Vanished Podcast

It was Easter Sunday in 2013 when Shannon Merry's family last heard from her. During a phone call with her mother, who was in North Carolina while Shannon was in Ronkonkoma, New York, they had a disagreement, and the conversation ended on a sour note. After the call, Shannon's mother did not hear fr

www.thevanishedpodcast.com

It was Easter Sunday in 2013 when Shannon Merry's family last heard from her. During a phone call with her mother, who was in North Carolina while Shannon was in Ronkonkoma, New York, they had a disagreement, and the conversation ended on a sour note. After the call, Shannon's mother did not hear from her again and assumed that her daughter was upset. As time passed, Shannon's friends also noticed her absence; she stopped texting, calling, and posting on social media. Their concern grew as days turned into weeks, then months, and eventually years. Seven years later, they were finally able to have Shannon reported as a missing person.

However, the considerable time that had passed since anyone had heard from Shannon posed significant challenges for law enforcement in their investigation. The lack of immediate leads, fading of physical evidence, and difficulties in tracking down new information after such a long period hindered investigators' efforts to piece together what happened to Shannon Merry.

Today, Shannon's loved ones are appealing to the public for leads, hoping that someone will come forward with vital information. They believe that even the smallest clue could make a significant difference in their search and remain hopeful that the public’s assistance will bring them closer to finding Shannon.

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Shannon Merry, please call the Suffolk County Police Department Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452 or 911.

 

[Laura456]

What I don't understand after listening to the Vanished podcast, is why her family waited 7 years to declare her missing and even now don't want her description to be shared.

 

[chaddylex]

What I don't understand after listening to the Vanished podcast, is why her family waited 7 years to declare her missing and even now don't want her description to be shared.

I thought the same thing. That made me sad. If I had a missing child or family member regardless of their lifestyle, I would still report them missing and want them found.