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Vanished in the Red River Gorge: The Enduring Mystery of Wynant “Hemmy” Moore
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Vanished in the Red River Gorge: The Enduring Mystery of Wynant “Hemmy” Moore
Posted by admin on June 26, 2025, 02:26 196 0

A Weekend Getaway Turns Into a Lifelong Mystery

On the weekend of June 2, 1974, 29-year-old Wynant “Hemmy” Moore, a U.S. Air Force veteran, was dropped off by his fiancée, Ruth Lyles, at Mill Creek Lake within Natural Bridge State Park near Slade, Kentucky. He planned to spend the weekend camping and fishing—a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Red River Gorge. When Ruth returned to pick him up, Wynant was nowhere to be found. His sudden disappearance would spark one of Kentucky’s most perplexing missing persons cases, one that remains unsolved over five decades later. 

The Man Behind the Mystery

Wynant Lee Moore, affectionately known as “Hemmy,” was described as a sociable and well-connected individual within his community. Standing 5'11" tall and weighing between 150 and 190 pounds, he had brown hair, blue eyes, and a light complexion with freckles. His athletic build and friendly nature made his sudden disappearance all the more baffling to those who knew him. ...Read More

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