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Paul Alwardt Missing Person Case

Last seen in Falmouth, Massachusetts on Mar 31, 1978

Victim Details

Jun 24, 2015

Jul 18, 2024

Paul

Alwardt

66

18

70 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 31, 1978

Falmouth

Massachusetts

Barnstable County

Unknown

5715

Falmouth Police Department

Falmouth

Massachusetts

Barnstable County

02540

750 Main St, Massachusetts

7742554527

Local

Law Enforcement

Massachusetts State Police - Cape and Islands District Attorney Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/22/2026


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Paul Alwardt, an 18-year-old from Falmouth, Massachusetts, disappeared on March 31, 1978. At the time of his disappearance, Paul was scheduled to testify against his employer, Melvin Reine Sr., before a grand jury regarding an arson case. The night before his testimony, Paul was last seen boarding a ferry to Martha's Vineyard, where he was supposed to stay with relatives. However, Paul never arrived, and he has not been heard from since.

Reine, a local business owner with a crimina ...
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Last Seen: Mar 31, 1978

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