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Barbara Nave Missing Person Case

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

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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 hist ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 08, 2017

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    Victim Details

    Mar 16, 2018

    Feb 12, 2021

    Barbara

    Nave

    87

    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

    06/02/2026


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