Lane Miller, a 37-year-old man from Keokuk, Iowa, has been missing since January 8, 2024. He was last seen at the Ayerco convenience store in Alexandria, Missouri, just across the state border from Keokuk. His family and friends are desperate for answers and are asking for the public’s help to find him.
Who is Lane Miller?
Lane Miller is a white male who is 5’6″ tall, weighing 150 pounds with reddish-brown, shoulder-length hair, green eyes and a full beard. He also wears eyeglasses. He is described by his loved ones as a kind, caring and funny person who enjoys fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He has a wife and two children who miss him dearly.
Miller works as a welder at a local factory and is known to be a hard-working and reliable employee. He has no history of mental health issues, substance abuse or criminal activity. He has no known enemies or conflicts with anyone.
What Happened on January 8, 2024?
According to the missing poster shared by his family on social media, Miller was last seen on January 8, 2024, at around 9:30 p.m. at the Ayerco convenience store in Alexandria, Missouri. He was wearing a high-visibility jacket and overalls. He was driving a black 2019 Ford F-150 truck with Iowa license plate number 123ABC.
Lane Miller had left his home in Keokuk earlier that day to run some errands and visit some friends. He told his wife that he would be back by 10 p.m. However, he never returned home and his phone was turned off. His family tried to contact him several times but got no response.
The next day, his family reported him missing to the Keokuk Police Department. They also contacted his friends and co-workers, but none of them had seen or heard from him since January 8. His truck was also nowhere to be found.
What Have the Police Done So Far?
The Keokuk Police Department has been working with the Alexandria Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol to investigate Miller’s disappearance. They have reviewed the surveillance footage from the Ayerco convenience store, which confirmed that Miller was there on January 8. However, the footage did not show him leaving the store or getting into his truck.
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The police have also checked Lane Miller’s phone records, bank accounts and social media accounts, but found no clues or signs of foul play. They have interviewed several witnesses, including the store clerk, who said that Miller seemed normal and did not appear to be in distress or under the influence of anything. He bought some snacks and drinks and left the store.
The police have also searched the area around the store and along the route that Lane would have taken to go back to Keokuk, but found no trace of him or his truck. They have issued a statewide alert for Miller and his truck, and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
What Are the Possible Scenarios?
There are several theories and speculations about what happened to Miller, but none of them have been confirmed or ruled out by the police. Some of the possible scenarios are:
- Miller had an accident or a medical emergency and his truck went off the road or into a body of water, where it has not been detected yet.
- Lane met someone at the store or along the way, who harmed him or abducted him for unknown reasons.
- He decided to leave his life behind and start over somewhere else, without telling anyone.
- Miller was involved in some illegal or dangerous activity that he kept secret from his family and friends, and got into trouble with someone.
How Can You Help?
Miller’s family and friends are holding on to hope that he is still alive and will be found soon. They have organized several search parties, vigils and fundraisers to raise awareness and support for his case. They have also created a Facebook page called “Find Lane Miller” to share updates and information.
If you have any information on Miller’s whereabouts, or if you see him or his truck, please call 911 or the Keokuk Police Department at 319-524-2741. You can also contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST.
Please share this article with your friends and family, and help spread the word about Lane Miller. He is not just a missing person, he is someone’s son, husband, father and friend. He deserves to be found and reunited with his loved ones.
