Lonnie Eplin

Missing
Case Description
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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
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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Victim Details

    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

    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

    09/17/2024


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    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone know if there are any cameras in the area that may have caught Lonnie's last known locat... ...Read More
    09/26/2023
    Does anyone know if the Lonnie Eplin case is listed in the Namus database? I am trying to gather mor... ...Read More
    01/22/2023
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