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Lonnie Eplin, a 35-year-old man from Hamlin, West Virginia, was reported missing on February 8, 1997. Known for his friendly demeanor and strong ties to his community, Lonnie's sudden disappearance raised immediate concern among family and friends. He was last seen in the Hamlin area, and the circumstances surrounding his vanishing prompted urgent search efforts by those who cared for him.
In the days following his disappearance, family members and friends quickly organized to search fo ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 08, 1997
In the days following his disappearance, family members and friends quickly organized to search fo ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 08, 1997
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Nov 14, 2017
Jan 12, 2024
Lonnie
Eplin
63
35
69 inches
72 inches
145 lbs
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Feb 08, 1997
Hamlin
West Virginia
Lincoln County
No
218
35000
West Virginia State Police
Hamlin
West Virginia
Lincoln County
26241
8021 Court Avenue, West Virginia
3044783101
State
Law Enforcement
9702042
1997-03-09
West Virginia State Police
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/19/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone else noticed the strong community involvement in Lonnie Eplin's case? It's truly inspirin... ...Read More
07/16/2024
07/16/2024
Has anyone else noticed how strange it is that there's virtually no documented sightings of Lonnie E... ...Read More
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
