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Lonnie Eplin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hamlin, West Virginia on Feb 08, 1997

Victim Details

Created

Nov 14, 2017

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

Firstname

Lonnie

Lastname

Eplin

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Height To

72 inches

Weight

145 lbs

Weight To

150 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Feb 08, 1997

City

Hamlin

State

West Virginia

County

Lincoln County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

35000

Agency Name

West Virginia State Police

Agency City

Hamlin

Agency State

West Virginia

Agency County

Lincoln County

Agency Zip Code

26241

Agency Contact

Agency Address

8021 Court Avenue, West Virginia

Agency Phone

3044783101

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

9702042

Agency Report Date

1997-03-09

Primary Agency

West Virginia State Police

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/09/2026

Area Last Seen:

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 sear ...

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Last Seen: Feb 08, 1997

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Lonnie Eplin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hamlin, West Virginia on Feb 08, 1997

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