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Gloria Mcdonald Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mena, Arkansas on Jan 26, 2001

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Case Description

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In the quiet town of Mena, Arkansas, the story of Gloria McDonald's disappearance began on a day meant for family and enjoying the natural beauty of the Ouachita National Forest. Gloria and her husband, Daniel, had recently settled in Mena, a place she came to after growing up in New York and Texas. She had embraced her new community, working as a reporter for the local newspaper and becoming a familiar and well-liked figure. On January 26, 2001, Gloria, her husband, his son Sean, and Sean's gir ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 26, 2001

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  • The Mysterious Disappearance of Gloria McDonald - Medium
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    Victim Details

    Mar 30, 2011

    Dec 03, 2018

    Gloria

    Mcdonald

    91

    68

    66 inches

    119 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Jan 26, 2001

    Mena

    Arkansas

    Polk County

    3897

    Polk County Sheriff's Office

    Mena

    Arkansas

    Polk County

    71953

    Scott Sawyer

    Sheriff

    507 Church Avenue, Arkansas

    4793942511

    County

    Law Enforcement

    01-042

    Polk County Sheriff's Office

    Red/Auburn

    Brown

    Brown

    05/31/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking about the camera McDonald had with her when she disappeared— a ... ...Read More
    02/17/2024
    Has anyone come across any details about that Minolta camera McDonald was carrying when she disappea... ...Read More
    12/28/2023

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