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Barbara Nave Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sumter, South Carolina on Feb 08, 2017

Victim Details

Mar 16, 2018

Feb 12, 2021

Barbara

Nave

89

80

63 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Feb 08, 2017

Sumter

South Carolina

Sumter County

29153

32072

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

Sumter

South Carolina

Sumter County

29150

Charles Bonner

Investigator

PO Box 430, South Carolina

8034362000

County

Law Enforcement

17021879

2017-02-13

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

07/06/2026


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In early 2017, the quiet community of Sumter, South Carolina, was unsettled by the sudden disappearance of 80-year-old Barbara Nave. A woman described as feisty, independent, and adventurous, Barbara was anything but a typical octogenarian. She was actively pursuing her second doctorate, this time in women's studies, while also teaching English and acculturation to international employees at a local company. Her life was full and vibrant, marked by extensive travel, a passion for art, and a ...
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Last Seen: Feb 08, 2017

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  • What happened to Barbara Nave? | Carolina News and Reporter
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