John Gruver

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Case Description
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John Wesley Gruver, a 45-year-old man, was last seen on February 9, 1978, in Newport, Oregon. Standing at 5'7" and weighing around 150 pounds, John had brown hair and gray eyes. He also had a noticeable scar on his forehead. The circumstances of his disappearance are unclear, and few details are available regarding what happened to him that day. Despite ongoing efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remain unknown.

At the time of his disappearance, there were no significant leads, and J ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 09, 1978
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    Victim Details

    Feb 28, 2017

    Jan 08, 2024

    John

    Gruver

    91

    45

    67 inches

    150 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Feb 09, 1978

    Newport

    Oregon

    Lincoln County

    No

    34384

    Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

    Newport

    Oregon

    Lincoln County

    97365

    52 Northeast 73rd Street, Oregon

    5412655354

    State

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.oregon.gov/osp/Pages/officelist.aspx#ospcontacts

    742926

    Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

    Brown

    Gray

    Gray

    09/25/2024


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    Is there a Facebook page for John? I'd like to connect with him online.... ...Read More
    05/31/2024
    I am currently conducting research on the murder of John Gruver and am in search of any information ... ...Read More
    04/17/2024
    I am currently working on a story about the murder of John Gruver and I am seeking any information t... ...Read More
    02/17/2023