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Gertrude Melvin, aged 80, disappeared on June 20, 2007, during a devastating flash flood in Colchester, New York. At the time, Melvin was visiting her daughter, Elaine Finkle, in Finkle’s double-wide mobile home. The mobile home was tragically swept away by rising floodwaters, and while Finkle was rescued, Melvin could not reach the safety rope. The trailer disintegrated in the flood, with parts of it being found along Route 206.
Despite rescue efforts, Melvin’s body was never recov ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 20, 2007
Despite rescue efforts, Melvin’s body was never recov ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 20, 2007
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Mar 25, 2011
Dec 21, 2020
Gertrude
Melvin
97
80
60 inches
145 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Jun 20, 2007
Colchester
New York
Delaware County
142
9833
New York State Police - Sidney
Sidney
New York
Delaware County
13838
State Road 7, Box 300, New York
6075612301
State
Law Enforcement
CMAR00622
New York State Police - Sidney
Gray or Partially Gray
Hazel
Hazel
11/23/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else looked into similar cases of people missing after natural disasters? I came across t... ...Read More
08/15/2023
08/15/2023
Does anyone have more information on the type of footwear Gertrude Melvin was wearing when she disap... ...Read More
07/28/2023
07/28/2023
Has anyone looked into the local weather patterns leading up to June 20, 2007, when Gertrude Melvin ... ...Read More
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
