The Disappearance of Lindsey Watts

Name: Lindsey Watts
Age: 35 years old
Last Seen: May 19, 2026
Location: Edina, Missouri
Status: Still missing

Case Information

35 year old Lindsey Watts was last seen in Edina, Missouri on May 19, 2026. She was last seen by her daughter at their residence around 11:00 pm.

Disappearance

At approximately 11:00 pm on May 19, 2026, Lindsey Watts was last seen by her daughter at their residence at 510 North 5th Street in Edina, Missouri.

A witness recalls hearing yelling coming from Lindsey’s home around midnight. Another neighbor recalls hearing a commotion involving a vehicle around midnight.

Lindsey failed to show up for work at The Blessing Point the following morning, and was reported missing that afternoon.

Loved ones say it’s highly unusual for her to miss work and be out of contact. Foul play is suspected in her disappearance.

Investigation

Lindsey’s car, keys, and wallet were left behind at home. Her cell phone was found in a ditch not far from her home.

On the night of Lindsey’s disappearance, a homeowner in the neighborhood recalls seeing a figure run through an alleyway near 5th and Clay, which is about a block away from the Watts’ home.

Investigators have identified “people of interest” in the case, but they have not been publicly identified.

Dozens of search warrants have been executed at several homes in and outside of Knox County. A vehicle was also seized on May 28th as part of the investigation, which is still in police custody.

As of July 2026, Lindsey’s family is offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to her location. Anonymous tips are not eligible.

Appearance

Lindsey has brown hair, brown eyes, stands 5’2 tall, and weighs 125 pounds. She has a tattoo on her right shoulder with three stars.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Lindsey Watts please contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Department at (660) 397-2186 Ext. 1.

Resources & Further Information

‘Lindsey’s an Amazing Person’: Case of Missing Edina Woman Hits One Month Mark – WGEM
Where Is Lindsey Watts? Renowned Journalist Kristin Thorne on Edina, Mo. Mom’s Disappearance – Muddy Rivers News
‘She’s Sombody’s Somebody’: A Scream In The Dark The Night Lindsey Watts Disappeared – Muddy Rivers News
Search Warrant, Lie Detector Tests Conducted in Search For Lindsey Watts – WGEM