Independent Detective Case File
Norman Donal Baxter
MissingWest Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Overview
Date last seen: February 15, 2017
Last known location: West Warwick, Rhode Island
Main Circumstances
- Norman Donal Baxter disappeared from West Warwick, Rhode Island, on February 15, 2017.
- He was 31 years old at the time of his disappearance.
- There have been no publicly announced arrests or identified suspects.
- The case remains an active missing persons investigation and is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).
Detailed Case Breakdown
Norman Donal Baxter: Rhode Island Man Missing Since 2017 as Investigation Remains Open
Brief Summary
Date last seen: February 15, 2017
Last known location: West Warwick, Rhode Island
Main Circumstances
- Norman Donal Baxter disappeared from West Warwick, Rhode Island, on February 15, 2017.
- He was 31 years old at the time of his disappearance.
- There have been no publicly announced arrests or identified suspects.
- The case remains an active missing persons investigation and is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).
Norman Donal Baxter Missing Person Case
Norman Donal Baxter has been missing since February 15, 2017, after he was last seen in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Despite years of investigation, authorities have not publicly disclosed what led to his disappearance, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
At the time he vanished, Baxter was 31 years old, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighed about 180 pounds, and had brown hair. According to public missing person records, he was reportedly wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, white T-shirt, blue jeans, and light blue sneakers when he was last seen.
Very little information about the circumstances surrounding Baxter’s disappearance has been released publicly. Law enforcement has not announced evidence of foul play, nor have investigators publicly identified any persons of interest. The limited public information has made the case particularly difficult for both investigators and the public attempting to assist.
His disappearance remains entered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under Case MP43395, allowing law enforcement agencies nationwide to compare unidentified remains and missing persons records.
Investigation
Since Baxter disappeared, his case has remained open. Publicly available records indicate that investigators continue to accept tips regarding his whereabouts.
No significant public investigative breakthroughs, recoveries, arrests, or criminal charges have been announced. Likewise, there have been no publicly confirmed sightings that have resolved the case.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the investigating agency listed below.
As of the latest publicly available information, Norman Donal Baxter remains missing, and the investigation is still active.
He left his job at Home Depot in Providence, Rhode Island on February 5, but never arrived home. He was admitted to Kent Hospital that day, and on February 6 he left a message for his mother saying he had been discharged. He has never been heard from again.
Social Media, News and Case Links:
NamUs: Norman’s Page
Uncovered: Norman’s Page
Charley Project: Norman’s Page
Facebook: Norman’s Facebook Page
Contact Information:
| Agency / Reference | Contact |
|---|---|
| West Warwick Police Department | (401) 822-1414 |
| NamUs | MP43395 |
Event Timeline Graph
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 15, 2017 | Norman Donal Baxter was last seen in West Warwick, Rhode Island. (Uncovered) |
| May 9, 2018 | Baxter’s missing person case was entered into NamUs as Case MP43395. (Uncovered) |
| June 6, 2023 | Public case information received an update while the investigation remained unsolved. (Uncovered) |
| Present | The disappearance remains an open missing persons investigation. (Uncovered) |
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Map Location
West Warwick, Rhode Island
On February 15, 2017
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