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John Dunwell Samen, a 24-year-old man from South Boston, Virginia, went missing on December 6, 2009. He was last seen walking near North Main Street and College Street around 1:30 p.m. that day. Samen, who lived in a group home for adults, was reported missing after leaving the residence on foot. Witnesses later possibly spotted him in various locations, including L.P. Bailey Highway (Route 501) and the Brookneal area. It is believed he may have been attempting to head north, possibly seeking a ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 06, 2009
Last Seen: Dec 06, 2009
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Nov 10, 2016
Nov 01, 2021
John
Samen
39
24
69 inches
70 inches
160 lbs
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Dec 06, 2009
South Boston
Virginia
Halifax County
24592
235
19047
South Boston Police Department
South Boston
Virginia
Halifax County
24592
Kathy Myer
Records Managment Specialist
640 Hamilton Blvd, Virginia
4345754273
Local
Law Enforcement
09-042142
2009-12-07
South Boston Police Department
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
11/25/2025
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