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Mervin Walvatne Missing Person Case

Last seen in Spencer, Iowa on Jul 18, 1990

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Mervin Leo Walvatne, a 53-year-old man, was last in contact with his sister in Spencer, Iowa, on July 18, 1990. His sister, who also resided in Spencer, grew concerned after not hearing from him and officially reported him missing on December 16, 1990. Prior to his disappearance, she maintained regular telephone contact with Mervin, who was living in Arizona at the time.

At the time he went missing, Walvatne was leading a transient lifestyle and was known to be an alcoholic. His last kn ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 18, 1990

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    Victim Details

    Mar 11, 2015

    Oct 27, 2022

    Mervin

    Walvatne

    87

    53

    66 inches

    150 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jul 18, 1990

    Spencer

    Iowa

    Clay County

    23843

    Spencer Police Department

    Spencer

    Iowa

    Clay County

    51301

    Blake Diekmann

    Investigator

    712 Grand Avenue, Iowa

    7122622151

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.spenceriowacity.com/policedepartment.php

    1174690

    1990-07-18

    Spencer Police Department

    Brown

    Green

    Green

    06/02/2026


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