Above Images: Trimble, circa 2007
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 8, 2007 from Wetumpka, Alabama Classification: Endangered Missing Age: 42 years old Height and Weight: 5'9, 198 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes. Trimble's nickname is Zero. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A blue shirt and Nike shorts.
Details of Disappearance
Trimble was last seen at his residence in Wetumpka, Alabama at approximately midnight on October 8, 2007. He was accompanied Joey Dale Ward, described as a 27-year-old Caucasian male. A photograph of Ward is posted below this case summary. The men were traveling in a blue and tan 1987 Ford F-150 pickup truck. Trimble has never been heard from again, and Ward disappeared about a week after Trimble did and has yet to be located.Ward has active warrants out for his arrest on charges of burglary and theft. Authorities believe foul play is possible in Trimble's case, as it is uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning. Trimble is a military veteran. He is married, has three children and was unemployed at the time he went missing. His disappearance remains unsolved.
Above: Joey Dale Ward
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated April 29, 2008; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Elmore County Sheriff's Department
334-567-5441
Alabama Department of Public Safety
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