Gertrude Melvin

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Case Description
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
Links to Additional Sources (5)
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9864 | NamUs

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    Victim Details

    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

    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

    1727319589


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    Forum Posts (1)
    My heart goes out to the victim and their family during this difficult time. I am praying for their ... ...Read More
    08/22/2023