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Gary Burkes, a 30-year-old man from South Charleston, West Virginia, was reported missing on February 7, 1994. Known for his outgoing personality and strong community ties, Gary's sudden disappearance raised immediate alarms among his family and friends. He was last seen in the area where he lived, and the circumstances of his vanishing left loved ones deeply concerned and searching for answers.
In the wake of his disappearance, family members and friends quickly organized search effort ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 07, 1994
In the wake of his disappearance, family members and friends quickly organized search effort ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 07, 1994
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Nov 08, 2017
Jan 12, 2024
Gary
Burkes
61
30
67 inches
69 inches
180 lbs
185 lbs
Black / African American
Male
Feb 07, 1994
South Charleston
West Virginia
Kanawha County
No
336
34986
South Charleston Police Department
South Charleston
West Virginia
Kanawha County
25303
235 4th Avenue, West Virginia
3047446903
Local
Law Enforcement
9406589
1994-08-05
South Charleston Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/29/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Hey everyone, I've been following Gary Burkes’ case from South Charleston, WV, and came across an ... ...Read More
05/26/2024
05/26/2024
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share some thoughts about a lesser-discussed aspect of Gary Burkes's c... ...Read More
08/03/2023
08/03/2023
Did anyone else notice the neighborhood dynamic shift after Gary Burkes disappeared? I grew up in So... ...Read More
03/24/2023
03/24/2023
