Clyde Branum
Missing

Case Description

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Clyde Branum, age 69, was last seen on March 12, 1988, in Barbourville, Kentucky, when he and his son Louie, 32, were traveling to Columbus for an eye exam. However, about a week later, Louie's body was discovered by a fisherman along the Cumberland River, having been fatally shot twice in the chest. Despite extensive searches, Clyde has never been found, and authorities suspect foul play in his disappearance. There were early theories that Clyde may have drowned, but no solid evidence has emerg ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 12, 1988

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Victim Details

created

Jul 17, 2013

Case Added

Apr 21, 2020

firstname

Clyde

lastname

Branum

Current Age

105

Age at Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

145 lbs

ethnicity

White / Caucasian

gender

Male

Last Seen

Mar 12, 1988

City

Harlan

State

Kentucky

County

Harlan County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

22682

Agency Name

Kentucky State Police Post 10

Agency City

Harlan

Agency State

Kentucky

Agency County

Harlan County

Agency Zip Code

40831

Agency Contact

Agency Address

3319 US-421, Kentucky

Agency Phone

6065733131

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post-locations/post-10/

Agency Case #

10C880476

Primary Agency

Kentucky State Police Post 10

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

09/22/2024

Area Last Seen:

Forum Posts (2)

I am reaching out to anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of Clyde. If you have... ...Read More
06/23/2024

Hello all,
I am reaching out to ask for your help in locating a lost member of our community, Cly... ...Read More
01/12/2024

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