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Lora Skaggs Missing Person Case

Last seen in Charleston, West Virginia on Jan 01, 1948

Victim Details

Created

Jul 14, 2015

Case Added

May 12, 2023

Firstname

Lora

Lastname

Skaggs

Current Age

105

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Height To

64 inches

Weight

115 lbs

Weight To

130 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Jan 01, 1948

City

Charleston

State

West Virginia

County

Kanawha County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

24123

Agency Name

West Virginia State Police

Agency City

Berkeley Springs

Agency State

West Virginia

Agency County

Morgan County

Agency Zip Code

25411

Agency Contact

alan peer

Contact Job Title

Trooper

Agency Address

1750 Valley Road, West Virginia

Agency Phone

3042580000

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

B-77

Primary Agency

West Virginia State Police

Hair Color

Red/Auburn

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

08/24/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Lora Skaggs, a 27-year-old woman from Charleston, West Virginia, was reported missing on January 1, 1948. Known for her vibrant personality and close ties to her family and community, Lora's sudden disappearance raised immediate alarms among those who cared for her. She was last seen in the Charleston area, and the circumstances surrounding her vanishing prompted urgent search efforts.

In the days following her disappearance, Lora's family and friends quickly mobilized to sear ...

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Last Seen: Jan 01, 1948

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Lora Skaggs Missing Person Case

Last seen in Charleston, West Virginia on Jan 01, 1948

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