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Clyde Branum Missing Person Case

Last seen in Harlan, Kentucky on Mar 12, 1988

Victim Details

Jul 17, 2013

Apr 21, 2020

Clyde

Branum

107

69

66 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 12, 1988

Harlan

Kentucky

Harlan County

No

22682

Kentucky State Police Post 10

Harlan

Kentucky

Harlan County

40831

3319 US-421, Kentucky

6065733131

State

Law Enforcement

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

10C880476

Kentucky State Police Post 10

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

07/16/2026


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In the late winter of 1988, a trip for a routine eye exam became the final chapter in the life of 69-year-old Clyde Branum and a lasting mystery for his family. On March 12, 1988, Clyde and his 32-year-old son, Louie, departed from Barbourville, Kentucky. Their destination was Columbus, where Clyde was scheduled for an appointment. This ordinary father-son outing took a dark and unforeseen turn, marking the last time Clyde Branum would ever be seen by his loved ones. Concern for the two men grew ...
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Last Seen: Mar 12, 1988

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    Has anyone else found the timing of Louie's murder and Clyde's disappearance incredibly suspicious? ... ...Read More
    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
    Does anyone else think it's strange how inconsistent the details are about Clyde Branum’s last kno... ...Read More
    01/16/2023
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