What Mr. Shadey Wears:
(constituting an entire outfit for him): Hat, Underpants, Patagonia Fleece Jacket, Shirt, Socks, Gloves (six all different and all work gloves), Dress Pants, Shoes (two not a matched pair), Sunglasses (two different pairs)

What Mr. Shadey Looks Like:
A Polaroid photograph of a family has been found in Shades Creek, so we assume that it is “Mr. Shadey and his family.”

Where Mr. Shadey Lives:
Tuscaloosa – Tuscaloosa County trailer license tag has been found in the creek.

What Mr. Shadey Drives:

He has a Pontiac (hubcap found), a Plymouth (hubcap found), and a Jeep Cherokee (ENTIRE vehicle in Shades Creek). He pulls a trailer – Tuscaloosa County trailer license tag.
The following parts of his car have been found in the creeks:

Exhaust system – All pipes still intact including catalytic converter.
Metal automobile bumper (Volkswagon-size front or rear bumper)
Battery -- DuraLast brand.
Alternator
Vehicle trailer license plate – Tuscaloosa County .
Hubcaps from various models of vehicles.
Tires – LOTS of tires – Many different brands and varieties.

Mr. Shadey's Lawnmower:
Gas-powered, Murray brand, fairly new lawnmower was found in the creek. Lawnmower air filter

Mr. Shadey's Hobbies:
Golf (over 440 golf balls), Tennis (over 80 tennis balls), Fishing (fishing rod and reel and fishing bobber), Bowling (bowling ball – found in Shades Creek near Irondale), Playing poker (poker chip, four-of-spades playing card, and card table complete with legs still extended)

Mr. Shadey's Political Leanings:
Sometimes Democrat – “Another Bright Blue Dot in a Really Red State” bumper sticker. Sometimes Republican – Gary White campaign yard sign and stand.

Mr. Shadey Likes To Cook:
Large, heavy-duty stainless steel cooking pot with two handles – Excellent condition Stainless steel spoon; Stainless steel fork Plastic kitchen bowl Tupperware freezer container – Hand-written label still on it reads “2 Duck Ba. 12/01.” Salt shaker. Double kitchen sink.

What We Know About Mr. Shadey's Family:
Has a young baby:
Baby's pacifier
Baby's sippy cup
Has other school-age children:
Pony tail hair tie Child's play cup Child's umbrella
Child's soft baseball Toy wheelbarrow Toy wagon (12 inches long)
Toy leaf blower Section of child's train track Child's 12-inch school ruler
Book backpack – Jansport brand
Child's fold-up scooter – Razor brand – Everything works and wheels turn.
Inline skate – Razors brand – Complete boot and wheels that still turn.
Deflated child's balloon with string still attached

Mr. Shadey's Children Participate In a Lot of Sports:
Baseballs Baseball bats (wooden and plastic) Lacrosse balls
Softballs Volleyballs Badminton racket
Footballs Soccer balls Basketballs
Field hockey stick Lawn bowling item Frisbee
Mountain Bike – Full size, complete, Speed Ridge brand mountain bicycle
Bicycle cable lock
Small “cheerleader's” megaphone – Rocky Ridge School

What Else We Know About Mr. Shadey:
Is in the Army Reserves – Canvas Army duffle bag; Large pocket knife.
Is a smoker – Nine unsmoked Marlboro cigarettes in a pack and BIC disposable cigarette lighters.
Graduated from Auburn – Auburn hugger/coozy was found.
Likes to buy sunflower arrangements for his wife – Handful of cut sunflowers were found in Shades Creek.
Uses a Nokia cell phone.
Is a workman for a living – Six work gloves (various styles); Earplugs.
Uses Degree brand deodorant – “Clean Slate” scent.
Likes to listen to music on CD's – Several music CD's have been found.
Needs to get a replacement Employee Identification Badge – He lost his ID badge in the creek.
Rents a self-storage unit – Public Storage padlock found in the creek.
Owned a horse many years ago – Horseshoe – Very old and very rust encrusted
Has a dog – Dog chew toy with bell inside and pet silent fence flag
Likes to take his family to the beach – Lots of beach balls and a Birmingham Zoo child's plastic sand bucket.
Stays at Days Inn and Microtel Inns on his trips – Hotel room keycards from both motels.