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Shawn Hornbeck
Status
Conviction
Type
Missing Person
Date
October 6, 2002
Location
Richwoods, Missouri
Victim Age
11
Gender
Male
Eleven-year-old Shawn Hornbeck was abducted while riding his bike in Richwoods, Missouri. He was held captive for four and a half years by Michael Devlin in a nearby town. Police found him while searching for another missing boy, Ben Ownby. Devlin pleaded guilty and received multiple life sentences.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
October 6, 2002, near his home in Richwoods, MO
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