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Newton Whidden, 85 years old at the time, was last seen on August 20, 2012, in Sarasota, Florida. On the day of his disappearance, he visited a pharmacy on 10th Street, where he left behind his cellphone. This was the last confirmed sighting of him. Newton, a white male with gray hair and hazel eyes, stands 5'9" and weighs around 135 pounds. He was reportedly wearing a long-sleeved plaid shirt and tan slacks.
After his disappearance, his white 2000 Dodge Caravan was found abandoned near ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 20, 2012
After his disappearance, his white 2000 Dodge Caravan was found abandoned near ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 20, 2012
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Jan 07, 2013
Sep 03, 2019
Newton
Whidden
97
85
69 inches
130 lbs
135 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Aug 20, 2012
Sarasota
Florida
Sarasota County
34232
253
12879
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Sarasota
Florida
Sarasota County
34237
2071 Ringling Boulevard, Florida
9418614928
County
Law Enforcement
12-59836
2012-08-21
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Gray or Partially Gray
Hazel
Hazel
No
11/30/2025
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Has anyone looked into the significance of where Newton's van was found abandoned? Okeechobee is qui... ...Read More
09/24/2023
09/24/2023
