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May 15, 2024Quitman, Mo. |  By: Jeremy Werner

Search commences near Quitman in decades-long disappearnance

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QUITMAN, Mo. - Multiple law enforcement agencies have launched a search near Quitman, reigniting efforts in a decades-old disappearance case.

The Nodaway County Sheriff's Office says four law enforcement agencies assisted them in the search of a well on a private residence yesterday in connection with Branson Perry, a Skidmore resident who vanished over 23 years ago.

Sheriff Randy Strong said they received a credible tip, but wouldn't elaborate anymore on when they receieved the tip or what it is.

Sheriff Strong added that they will remain at the scene until the FBI sends a specialized team to assist at the scene. That could happen within a week.

The then 20-year-old Perry disappeared on April 11, 2001, after mentioning to a friend that he was returning jumper cables to a shed outside his home.