Above: Whittenburg, circa 2003
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: April 2003 from Shelby, North Carolina Classification: Missing Date of Birth: May 15, 1965 Age: 37 years old Date of Birth: 6'1, 180 - 190 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes.
Details of Disappearance
Whittenburg was last seen in Shelby, North Carolina sometime in late April 2003. He picked up half his paycheck from work at Fox Mountain Weaving, but never returned for the other half. His mother reported him missing on May 12, stating she hadn't had contact with him in about three weeks. He has never been heard from again.It's uncharacteristic of Whittenburg to leave without warning, and his mother stated various people had told her he had been murdered and buried. She believes he's deceased. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated July 12, 2011; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Shelby Police Department
704-484-6845
The Shelby Star