Drew was last seen in the evening hours of July 21, 2007 at his residence in the 30 block of Ravine Ridge Road in rural Salisbury, Connecticut. Two caregivers and a live-in companion were staying with him. Drew's companion left the home at 3:00 p.m. When he returned at 7:30 p.m., one of Drew's caregivers stated he had gone outside for a walk about ten minutes earlier. He has never been heard from again. Drew was reported missing at 8:14 p.m. An extensive search of the area turned up no indication of his whereabouts, and dogs were unable to pick up his scent.

Drew is a former fashion designer; he focused on women's sportswear during his career in New York City. He grew up in Georgia and is one of eight children. Three of his sisters are still alive, and he has two daughters, one in the local area and one in England. He is described as a very independent man who told his children he would die if he went into a nursing home. Drew was an active member of the Salisbury Congregational Church at the time of his disappearance. His case remains unsolved.