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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
Last Seen: Mar 12, 1988
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Jul 17, 2013
Apr 21, 2020
Clyde
Branum
105
69
66 inches
145 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Mar 12, 1988
Harlan
Kentucky
Harlan County
No
196
22682
Kentucky State Police Post 10
Harlan
Kentucky
Harlan County
40831
3319 US-421, Kentucky
6065733131
State
Law Enforcement
10C880476
Kentucky State Police Post 10
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
12/02/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else found the timing of Louie's murder and Clyde's disappearance incredibly suspicious? ... ...Read More
12/11/2024
12/11/2024
Has anyone else noticed the conflicting reports about Clyde Branum's residence? I've been digging in... ...Read More
08/31/2024
08/31/2024
Does anyone else think it's strange how inconsistent the details are about Clyde Branum’s last kno... ...Read More
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
