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Virgie Nowell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Jun 16, 2017

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In the early summer of 2017, a 44-year-old woman named Virgie Nowell vanished from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was last seen on June 16 of that year. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Virgie had plans to travel back to her hometown. Reports indicate that the purpose of her trip was to apply for food stamps. On her journey, she was reportedly accompanied by a white male who was known only by the name 'Nik.' After she left for Baltimore, she was never seen or heard from again.

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Last Seen: Jun 16, 2017

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    Victim Details

    Jul 30, 2019

    Jan 07, 2020

    Virgie

    Nowell

    51

    44

    61 inches

    63 inches

    125 lbs

    135 lbs

    Black / African American

    Female

    Jun 16, 2017

    Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia County

    19134

    No

    58603

    Philadelphia Police Department

    Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia County

    19124

    3901 Whitaker Avenue, Pennsylvania

    2156853298

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    [email protected]

    2017-24-057716

    2017-06-16

    Philadelphia Police Department

    na

    Black

    Black

    Black

    05/31/2026


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