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Vernelle Pickens Missing Person Case

Last seen in Asheville, North Carolina on Sep 12, 1977

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In the late summer of 1977, a 36-year-old woman named Vernelle Pickens vanished from Asheville, North Carolina, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. On September 12, 1977, after a two-day visit with her family, Vernelle announced her intention to travel to Raleigh. This was the last time her loved ones would ever see or hear from her. At the time of her disappearance, Vernelle was described as a Black female, standing between 5'0' and 5'1' tall, and weighing ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 12, 1977

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  • Vernelle Pickens Missing Person Flyer | Asheville, North Carolina

    • 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

    06/13/2026


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