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Charles Allen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Arcata, California on Oct 21, 1985

Victim Details

Nov 21, 2012

May 14, 2024

Charles

Allen

64

24

70 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 21, 1985

Arcata

California

Humboldt County

95521

No

22352

Arcata Police Department

Arcata

California

Humboldt County

95521

Taron Brown

Evidence Technician

736 F Street, California

7078222424

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofarcata.org/206/Police

21-194

1985-11-04

Arcata Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

08/01/2026


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Charles Detweilder Allen, a 24-year-old man, was last seen on October 21, 1985, in Arcata, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was reported to be in a distressed mental state and may have been carrying a handgun. Allen stood 5'10", weighed around 140 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. A longtime friend reported him missing on November 4, 1985, after he had not been heard from for several days.

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Last Seen: Oct 21, 1985

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