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Gertrude Melvin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Colchester, New York on Jun 20, 2007

Victim Details

Mar 25, 2011

Dec 21, 2020

Gertrude

Melvin

99

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

07/07/2026


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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 ...
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Last Seen: Jun 20, 2007

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9864 | NamUs
  • Gertrude M. Melvin - The Charley Project
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    Has anyone else looked into similar cases of people missing after natural disasters? I came across t... ...Read More
    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
    Has anyone looked into the local weather patterns leading up to June 20, 2007, when Gertrude Melvin ... ...Read More
    05/09/2023
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