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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
At the time of his disappearance, there were no significant leads, and J ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 09, 1978
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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
311
34384
Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command
Newport
Oregon
Lincoln County
97365
52 Northeast 73rd Street, Oregon
5412655354
State
Law Enforcement
742926
Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command
Brown
Gray
Gray
11/22/2025
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