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Vernelle Pickens Missing Person Case

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

Victim Details

Jun 07, 2019

Sep 02, 2020

Vernelle

Pickens

84

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

07/02/2026


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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 ...
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Last Seen: Sep 12, 1977

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