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John Thorne Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lincoln City, Oregon on May 10, 2023

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In the coastal community of Lincoln City, Oregon, 41-year-old John Wayne Thorne was last heard from on or around May 10, 2023. Known by friends and family as a kind-hearted person with a love for the outdoors, his disappearance has cast a somber shadow over the town. Leading up to his disappearance, Thorne had been facing personal struggles with addiction. The specific details of his last known moments remain unclear, adding to the distress of his loved ones and the community.

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Last Seen: May 10, 2023

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    Victim Details

    Mar 05, 2024

    May 20, 2024

    John

    Thorne

    43

    41

    72 inches

    74 inches

    150 lbs

    155 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    May 10, 2023

    Lincoln City

    Oregon

    Lincoln County

    Lincoln City

    No

    138050

    Lincoln City Police Department

    Lincoln City

    Oregon

    Lincoln County

    97367

    1503 Southeast East Devil's Lake Road, Oregon

    5419943636

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.lincolncity.org/?SEC=6FD65D2A-4A24-416D-A602-11C6FA3B58A2

    LCP23001918

    2023-09-20

    Lincoln City Police Department

    520

    Blond/Strawberry

    Blue

    Blue

    06/23/2026


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