The Disappearance of Donald Messier

Name: Donald Messier
Age: 34 years old
Last Seen: October 15, 2006
Location: Waitsfield, Vermont
Status: Still missing

Case Information

34 year old Donald Messier was last seen at a party in Waitsfield, Vermont on October 15, 2006. He disappeared after leaving the party in his red 1997 Ford F-150 truck.

Background

At the time of his disappearance, Donald worked at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and lived with his sister in Waterbury.

According to loved ones, he was depressed due to a recent divorce, and had been hospitalized for his depression in August 2006.

Disappearance

On October 14, 2006, Donald Messier went to a friend’s house to watch a NASCAR race before heading out to a party in Waitsfield.

Around 2:00 am on October 15, 2006, Donald was last seen leaving the party in Waitsfield, Vermont. He left in his red 1997 Ford F-150 dual cab pickup truck with Vermont plate BGG890, and hasn’t been seen since.

Police reports from the time indicate he wasn’t intoxicated.

Donald failed to show up to work the following Monday, and was reported missing by his family on October 18, 2006.

His family reported that he was depressed and possibly suicidal. They fear he may have harmed himself, as it’s uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning.

Investigation

There has been no activity on Donald’s bank accounts, credit cards, or cell phone since he went missing.

On October 6, 2022, Donald’s truck was recovered from the Winooski River along River Road in Dixbury, Vermont. The discovery was made by Adventures With Purpose, a dive team specializing in solving missing person cases.

The truck was mostly intact, although the cab hood, windows, and roof were missing. Some personal belongings were found during the search, but no human remains. 

Appearance

White male with brown hair and brown eyes. Donald stands 5’10-6’0 tall and weighs 265-285 pounds. He usually has a goatee and mustache.

Clothing & Accessories:
Donald was last seen wearing a blue and black plaid button up shirt and blue jeans.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Donald Messier please contact the Vermont State Police at (802) 229-9191. Tips can also be submitted online.

Agency case number 06A304862

Resources & Further Information

Donald Messier – NamUs
Donald Messier – The Charley Project
Truck Belonging to Donald Messier Found in the Winooski River – VTDigger
Investigators Examine Items Found in Messier Disappearance – Waterbury Roundabout