Today is the twenty-sixth anniversary of the disappearance of Walter Thomas Ackerson Jr. He was last seen on Nye Beach in Newport, Oregon by three friends. One has later confessed to his murder, but his remains have not been located.
Above is a picture of Walter in 1990 and an age-progressed image of him to thirty-five years. Unfortunately, his case has been closed, although he remains missing. If you have any information as to his whereabouts, please e-mail For the Lost from our site or contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Missing Persons Unit at 541-265-4277. If you can, please contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and ask them to re-open Walter’s case.