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John Thorne Missing Person Case

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

Victim Details

Mar 05, 2024

May 20, 2024

John

Thorne

44

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

07/19/2026


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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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