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Lora Skaggs Missing Person Case

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

Victim Details

Jul 14, 2015

May 12, 2023

Lora

Skaggs

105

27

60 inches

64 inches

115 lbs

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jan 01, 1948

Charleston

West Virginia

Kanawha County

No

24123

West Virginia State Police

Berkeley Springs

West Virginia

Morgan County

25411

alan peer

Trooper

1750 Valley Road, West Virginia

3042580000

State

Law Enforcement

B-77

West Virginia State Police

Red/Auburn

Brown

Brown

07/13/2026


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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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