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Lonnie Eplin Missing Person Case

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

Victim Details

Nov 14, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Lonnie

Eplin

64

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

07/09/2026


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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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