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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.

27,323 cases
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.

1987 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Julian McDaniels

The victim was last seen at a boat ramp near Lesner Bridge in Virginia Beach, VA.

2015 · Spotsylvania, VirginiaMissing

Katelin Akens

Reported missing 12/7/15 -- Katelin Michelle Akens is a 19-year-old female that was residing in Lake Havasu City, Arizona for the year previous to this incident with her girlfriend Amber. Katelin grew up in Spotsylvania and moved to Arizona when she was 18. Katelin'­s Mother had to work on 12/5/15 so arrangements were made for family to drive her to the airport to catch her flight home. Katelin's family member got…

2018 · Greenville, VirginiaMissing

Keith Whitmore

The Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing Greenville man. Keith T. Whitmore was reported missing by family members. He was last seen in the Greenville area of Augusta County, by an acquaintance, in April of 2018. Whitmore is a 48 year old white male, 5'10" tall, and weights approximately 185 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair.

2021 · Big Stone Gap to Roanoke, VirginiaMissing

Kelsey Rae Long

Kelsey was last seen in the early morning hours of 10/27/21 and was supposed to be traveling on I-81 North from Abingdon, Va. to the Roanoke/Salem, Va. area. She was reportedly in the Dublin, Va. area near I-81 Exit 98 around 3 a.m. on 10/27/21. Kelsey has not been seen or heard from since. Kelsey has ties to Wise County, Va.; Roanoke/Salem, Va.; and Kingsport, Tn. areas.

2007 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Kevin Baker

Kevin Floyd Baker, 30, was reported missing by a friend on Wednesday. A subsequent police investigation found that Baker had not showed up for work all week and had not been seen by neighbors since 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007.

1997 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Kim Gonzalez

Last seen on 4/9/1997 at 518 Pine Song Lane, Virginia Beach, VA.

2015 · Chesterfield, VirginiaMissing

Lee Snellings

Lee Snellings was last seen when his mother dropped him off at 12500 Coalboro Road in Chesterfield County, VA. Foul play is suspected.

2012 · Leesburg, VirginiaMissing

Leyla McCullagh

On 8/29/2012, Detectives were assigned to investigate a missing person case. The victim, Leyla McCullagh, had not shown up for work for several days. McCullagh's friends and colleagues had not seen her since 8/14/2012. McCullagh was married and had one child when she disappeared. There has been no contact with McCullagh since August 2012.

1996 · Henrico County, VirginiaMissing

Lillian` Hoffritz

Lillian Hoffritz was reported missing by family members in March of 1996. According to family members, Ms. Hoffritz had moved out of state in 1995, but was never heard from again. The family received a call from Monroe County, Mississippi about her abandoned car being located in Monroe County. The family always suspected her boyfriend Randy Reynolds (aka Gary Reynolds aka Maurice Reavy) as being responsible for her…

1982 · Middleburg, VirginiaMissing

Lorenzo Smith

Victim left Middleburg Training Track with his employer en route to Saratoga Springs, New York. The victim experienced a medical emergency which required a visit to the local hospital. Afterward, the employer put the victim on a bus bound for Washington, DC. The victim never arrived, and he has not been located since.

1987 · Round HIll, VirginiaMissing

Luis Contreras

On 11/15/1987, the victim was observed walking from the migrant workers barracks located in the 35200-block of Harry Byrd Highway, Round Hill, VA. According to the reporting person, no one had seen the victim after 0700 hours on 11/16/1987. A check of his room showed all of his possessions intact.

1979 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Marcia Remick

Marcia Estelle Remick was last seen on June 5, 1979 when she told a roommate that she was going to visit a friend at the ocean front. She never arrived. Marcia's usual mode of travel was either on foot or by hitchhiking. During the investigation, there were rumors that the victim was in Florida, however, this information has never been confirmed.

2001 · Virginia Beach, VirginiaMissing

Marcus Barrell

Last seen on 12/10/2001.