Case Description
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Vernelle Pickens, a 36-year-old woman, was last seen on September 12, 1977, in Asheville, North Carolina. She had returned to Asheville to visit her family for two days after her release from prison, where she had served time for drug-related charges. Vernelle told her family that she planned to leave for Raleigh, but she has not been seen or heard from since that day.

Despite the time that has passed, there is little information available regarding her disappearance, and no solid leads ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 12, 1977
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Victim Details

Jun 07, 2019

Sep 02, 2020

Vernelle

Pickens

83

36

60 inches

61 inches

125 lbs

140 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Sep 12, 1977

Asheville

North Carolina

Buncombe County

28801

No

55766

Asheville Police Department

Asheville

North Carolina

Buncombe County

28801

Kevin Taylor

Detective

100 Court Plaza, North Carolina

8282521110

Local

Law Enforcement

19-000775

2019-01-07

Asheville Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

10/01/2024


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Forum Posts (2)
I am disappointed by the lack of media coverage for the case of Vernelle. This individual's story de... ...Read More
06/13/2024
I was wondering if anyone has heard of any recent updates on the case? Any new information would be ... ...Read More
06/26/2023