Cameron LeRoy Bowers
Physical Description
Height: 5'11" – 6'1"
Weight: 120 – 125 pounds
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Blue
Race/Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Clothing Worn When Last Seen
Dark pants
Dark blue shirt
Cameron LeRoy Bowers was 54 years old when he disappeared from Martinsburg, West Virginia, on August 19, 1990. He was last seen that day, but after he failed to make contact with family and friends, concern quickly grew. Cameron was reported missing soon afterward, but no sign of him has ever been found.
Cameron has not been seen or heard from since 1990. Despite the passage of time, few public details have been released regarding his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, and those who knew him are still left searching for answers after all these years.
What You Can Do
If you know anything about what happened to Cameron LeRoy Bowers or where he might be, please contact the Martinsburg Police Department at (304) 264-2100.
He is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under case number MP40633.
Though decades have passed, Cameron’s case remains open. Even the smallest piece of information could help bring long-awaited answers to his family and friends.
Behind the Scenes of the Project
A FOIA request was submitted to the Martinsburg City Police Department, and we were grateful to receive a prompt and thorough response. As someone who lives in the area, this case feels especially close, reminding us how quickly someone can vanish, even in the places we know best.
The records revealed that Cameron had sought help and briefly visited City Hospital before walking away. He was last seen stepping outside, and from that point forward, no one has been able to confirm what happened.
While there are indications that he may have been in a vulnerable state, his body has never been recovered and the lack of resolution remains difficult to understand.
The documents included several photographs, which led us to contact NAMUS with a request to update his profile. They responded quickly and asked for additional materials, which have since been submitted. The photo that is pictured on his profile is the same one found in the FOIA documentation.
Even when the answers are incomplete, the cooperation from local departments and continued support from national databases help ensure these stories remain seen and remembered.