Shane Richard Deenis
Physical Description
Height: 6 feet 2 inches
Weight: Approximately 165 pounds
Hair:
Black to dark brown
Styled into a "devil’s lock" — midsection hair about 14 inches long with sides spiked
Hair style may have changed since he disappeared
Body Hair: Very little body hair
Facial Hair:
Red-brown sideburns, mustache, and goatee (may have been shaved off)
Eyes:
Dark brown eyes that sometimes appeared almost black depending on mood
Wears glasses, although they were heavily worn and missing the rubber on the ear pieces
Piercings:
Right eyebrow pierced (may have been removed)
Both ears pierced and gauged (estimated 8-10G size)
Distinctive Scars:
Scar running down the center of his forehead
Dimpled scars on both temples
Small scar on his right eyelid
Tattoos:
Gothic cross tattooed on each wrist
"CEJD" initials on his left forearm
Dragon tattoo on his right forearm
Phrase "Die young and save yourself" tattooed along his right shin
Additional tattoos on his left breast and legs
Clothing and Accessories
Clothing Last Seen Wearing:
Gray Marilyn Monroe portrait T-shirt
Black hoodie
Dark wash denim overcoat
Footwear:
Black and blue skater-style shoes, possibly Vans
Eyewear:
Black-framed glasses in poor condition (missing the rubber on the ear pieces)
Jewelry:
Woven cream-colored bracelet (worn at all times)
Two plastic turtle bracelets (white on one wrist, black on the other)
Silver oval-shaped Saint Christopher pendant (never removed)
Shane Richard Deenis was last seen on December 15, 2013, at his home on 31st Street in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was 25 years old at the time. After that night, all contact with Shane stopped, and no confirmed sightings have been reported since.
Shane requires daily medication, which added to concerns when he went missing. Despite searches by the Parkersburg Police Department and continued efforts over the years, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his case remains open.
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Shane Richard Deenis, please contact the Parkersburg Police Department at (304) 424-8444.
Shane is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP23348.
Even after all these years, Shane’s story matters. Every piece of information, no matter how small, could help bring long-awaited answers.