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Missing people

People who disappeared and have not been found. Every one has a last confirmed sighting and someone still looking.

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1986 · Chesterfield, VirginiaMissing

Darline Vaughan

On May 2, 1986, Darline Vaughan went missing. She was last seen leaving her home at 20800 Sasha Court in Chesterfield County, VA.

1994 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Deborah Taylor

On September 3, 1994, Deborah Taylor and her boyfriend left Virginia Beach en route to Fairfax, Virginia.

2009 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Donald Pulley

Donald Franklin Pulley, 56, has been missing from the 900 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard since October 28th, 2009. Pulley is described as 5'5" tall, weighing 165 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He is known to frequent areas around Colony Trailer Park.

1991 · Chesterfield, VirginiaMissing

Donna Harris

On April 5, 1991, Donna Harris went missing. She was last seen dropping her son off at her mother's home on Turner Road. Her vehicle was found behind Cloverleaf Mall at 7500 Cloverleaf Drive in Chesterfield County, VA.

2007 · Henrico County, VirginiaMissing

Elizabeth Thomas

In June of 2007, Elizabeth Ann Thomas was reported missing. Ms. Thomas was last seen leaving her hotel room on May 4, 2007, at the then Legacy Inn motel located along Williamsburg Road. Ms. Thomas was known to have an issue with substance abuse, often associating with known drug dealers in the area at the time.

2013 · Tazewell County, VirginiaMissing

Eric Grady Smith

It has been reported that Eric Smith was last seen on the morning of November 8, 2013 at his residence. He set off that morning on foot to hunt on his property. He was armed with a 50 Caliber muzzle loader. He was wearing camouflage clothing. When he did not return home that evening his wife reported him missing. Numerous searches of the property and adjoining properties have been conducted with negative results.…

2005 · Fredericksburg, VirginiaMissing

Frank Powell III

On 12/18/2005, he called his mom, who lives out of state, and told her he wanted to move in with her. He was supposed to call back for details on receiving money for the trip, but never called back.

1987 · New Castle, VirginiaMissing

Gene McPherson

Gene McPherson was last seen driving his silver 1978 Ford pickup at 5:50 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 1987, in Craig County, Virginia. Days later, Gene's pick-up was located at the I-81 rest area in Radford, Virginia. Gene's wallet was in the grass on the side of I-81 in Virginia. John Edward Colclasure admitted to killing Gene McPherson and was convicted of murder. Colclasure died in jail in 2002 and never disclosed…

1994 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Georgios Drakontaidis

Georgios Dracodaidis was attempting to board the coal hauling ship using an accommodation ladder when he lost his balance and fell. Greek citizen.

1982 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Gerald Bradshaw

Victim last heard from on 03/17/82. Victim moved out of a motel he was staying at and did not return to his mother's residence in Florida. Mother sent money via Western Union to victim so that he could travel to Texas to retrieve his stolen van that had been located. Victim has not been heard from since.

1980 · Pulaski County, VirginiaMissing

Gina Renee Hall

On the evening of June 28, 1980, Gina Hall left her apartment in Radford traveling to a night club at the Marriott Inn located in Blacksburg. Ms. Hall met Stephen Epperly at the club. Shortly after midnight, Gina Hall and Stephen Epperly traveled together to a friend's residence at Claytor Lake, located in Pulaski County. At approximately 1:30 a.m., Ms. Hall called her sister and advised her sister she was at the…

1984 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Gregory Neveu

It was reported that on 11/22/84 at 2220 hrs, victim stated he was enroute to Richmond VA and would return the next afternoon. Complainant was advised later in the week that victim did not arrived in Richmond. Victim has not been heard from since.

1986 · Henrico County, VirginiaMissing

Hazel Klug

Hazel Klug was reported missing on May 21, 1986 from her residence located in the 6800 block of Horsepen Road. Klug's personal possessions, as well as her car and pet dog, were left at the Horsepen address. Robert A. Elms was developed as a suspect in her disappearance and probable murder.

2000 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Hope Renee Curry

Last seen leaving her brother's residence on Bancroft Road off Rosemont Road in Virginia beach, VA at approximately 9:30 p.m. on November 11, 2000. She said she was going to use a pay phone at a nearby Texaco station. She never returned and has never been heard from again.

2014 · Scottsville, VirginiaMissing

Janet Renee Field

The Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the disappearance of Janet Renee Field. She was last seen on July 2, 2014, at her residence near Scottsville, Virginia, in Fluvanna County. Her car was found at the Park-and-Ride commuter parking lot in Zion's Crossroads, near Interstate 64 in Louisa County on July 4, 2014. Her purse, vehicle keys, and mobile phone were still in the vehicle. Her Virginia…

2001 · Henrico County, VirginiaMissing

Janice Johnson

On November 2, 2001, Janice Johnson's husband reported his wife as missing. The victim was last known to be in the company of Dung Tran, an individual suspected in her disappearance and probable homicide.

1993 · Suffolk, VirginiaMissing

Janice Laneau Wright

In December 1993, Janice Wright’s family reported her missing. She was last seen by her boyfriend the evening of November 20, 1993. Janice had a history of drug abuse and was involved in a child custody case. Few details have been uncovered surrounding Janice’s disappearance. Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk Police or Suffolk Crime Line. To submit online, go to www.p3tips.com, visit the Suffolk…

1994 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Jeffrey Spruill

Jeffery was working as a crewman with Garland Godfrey aboard the launch Cape Hatteras, ferrying six passengers from Lynnhaven Inlet to the collier Pantelis A. Lemos, anchored just east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. One of the passengers, Georgios Dracodaidis , was attempting to board the coal-hauling ship using an accommodation ladder when he lost his balance and fell. Jeffrey yelled, "man overboard,'' and…

1999 · Henrico County, VirginiaMissing

Jimmy Williams

Jimmy Williams disappeared on April 28, 1999, after leaving his residence to go to a local store. He was seen four days later by a family member, riding a white ten-speed bicycle in Richmond. Mr. Williams had a severe drug addiction and was known to frequent areas in Richmond where drug sales occurred.

1998 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Jin Chin

The Coast Guard suspended an aerial search at sunset without finding any trace of a 54-year-old man whose small boat was found offshore, its engine still running, Sunday morning. Allison von Hagn, a Coast Guard spokeswoman, identified the missing man as Jin F. Chin. Chin's street address was not immediately known, but von Hagn said his family is believed to have homes in Virginia Beach and Richmond. Chin's boat, a…

2010 · Roanoke County, VirginiaMissing

Joan Cook

Joan Cook was first reported missing by friends on January 29, 2010. Police contact was made with her husband, Mike Cook, who advised Joan had left their residence on foot the night of January 24, 2010. On January 31, 2010, Mike Cook came to the Roanoke County Police Department to report his wife missing. Joan has not been seen or heard from since January 2010 and is still a missing person.

1977 · Chesterfield, VirginiaMissing

John Spiers

On November 22, 1977, John Spiers went missing from his home at 501 Enon Church Road in Chesterfield County, VA. His truck was found at a truck stop in Stafford, VA.

2004 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Joyce McCollum

Joyce McCollum was last heard from on Wednesday September 1, 2004, by her sister. She would received letters from Joyce, but they stopped.

1977 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Judy Sylvester

Judy Ann Sylvester was residing in an apartment located at the north end of Virginia Beach at the time of her disappearance. She was employed at a restaurant in the city at the time. Sylvester failed to arrive as scheduled at work on January 24, 1977, and never retrieved her paycheck. She has never been heard from again. Sylvester frequently rode a bicycle while living in Virginia Beach.