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Alfred Gibbons Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chapmanville, West Virginia on Sep 1, 1982

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Victim Details

Mar 27, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Alfred

Gibbons

79

35

68 inches

70 inches

146 lbs

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Sep 1, 1982

Chapmanville

West Virginia

Logan County

No

34456

West Virginia State Police

Chapmanville

West Virginia

Logan County

25508

Lori McClung

Sgt.

8040 Old Logan Road, West Virginia

3047927200

State

Law Enforcement

8205045

Sep 22, 1982

West Virginia State Police

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37604) and 8 other sources
Alfred Bradley Gibbons, a 35-year-old man from Chapmanville, West Virginia, was last seen sometime between August and September of 1982. His exact date of disappearance is unclear, but some sources cite September 1, 1982, as the most likely date he was last seen. Gibbons, also known by the nicknames "Freddie" or "Freddy," was described as an African-American male with black hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'8" and 5'10", and weighing around 146 to 150 pounds.

Gibbons had several distinguishing physical characteristics, including a burn scar on his abdomen and scars on his legs and hips from prior skin grafts. At the time of his disappearance, little information was available regarding his clothing or the circumstances leading up to his vanishing. Despite the passage of time, there has been no significant leads or developments in his case, leaving his whereabouts a mystery.

The case remains unsolved, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could help solve Gibbons' disappearance. His case is one of many unsolved missing persons cases from the region, and though several sources have made efforts to keep attention on his case, the lack of new evidence has left investigators with few avenues to pursue.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 1982

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Alfred Bradley Gibbons - The Charley Project
  • Alfred Bradley Gibbons - Weeping Willow Project - WordPress.com
  • Missing Persons in West Virginia - WBOY.com
  • Mountain State Mysteries | RSS.com
  • WV - Alfred Bradley Gibbons, 35, Chapmanville, Aug/Sept 1982
  • Alfred Bradley Gibbons - CrimeTea
  • Alfred Bradley Gibbons, also known as Freddie or ... - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP17457 • Found Oct 29, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 66%Est. 40–60 vs 35
    Race 100%Black
    Location 35%396 mi away
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 146–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Scar: burn, abdomen
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
    UP15806 • Found Jul 19, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35
    Race 100%Black
    Location 51%243 mi away
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 146–150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Clayton, Indiana
    UP11898 • Found Dec 7, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 48%270 mi away
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 146–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Columbia, South Carolina - unidentified case UP163353
    John Doe — Columbia, South Carolina
    UP163353 • Found Mar 4, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 47%281 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 93%170–180 lb vs 146–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Benson, North Carolina
    UP14527 • Found Jul 26, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 49%263 mi away
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 146–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia - unidentified case UP640
    John Doe — Atlanta, Georgia
    UP640 • Found Oct 18, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 35
    Race 100%Black
    Location 43%321 mi away
    TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 146–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Forum Posts (2)

    It's strange that there doesn't seem to be any information about what Freddie might have been... ...Read More
    01/12/2024
    Hey everyone, I was digging into Alfred "Freddie" Gibbons' case again and something caught my... ...Read More
    05/01/2023

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