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Herman Caldwell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Columbia, South Carolina on Mar 01, 1982

Victim Details

Jul 28, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

Herman

Caldwell

76

32

65 inches

68 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Mar 01, 1982

Columbia

South Carolina

Richland County

16995

Richland County Sheriff's Department

Columbia

South Carolina

Richland County

29223

Dottie Cronise

Investigator

5623 Two Notch Rd, South Carolina

County

Law Enforcement

0604816512

1982-03-03

Richland County Sheriff's Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/06/2026


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In the early spring of 1982, a South Carolina family was forever changed by a disappearance that would span decades without answers. On March 3rd of that year, 32-year-old Herman J. Caldwell Jr., known to some as 'Dig,' had a conversation with his mother in Columbia. He mentioned he was heading to Charleston and subsequently visited his bank, where he withdrew $500. This transaction would be the last recorded activity on his account. Caldwell, described as being between 5'5' ...
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Last Seen: Mar 01, 1982

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  • Herman “Dig” Caldwell missing 41 years | wltx.com
  • 41 years later - Family continues search for Herman "Deac" Caldwell ...
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