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Jan 27, 2011
May 06, 2022
Charles
Hanlon
83
58
71 inches
178 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the autumn of 1999, 58-year-old Charles F. Hanlon vanished from his home in Bloomingdale, Ohio, leaving behind a mystery that would perplex his family and law enforcement for over two decades. The exact date of his disappearance remains uncertain, with some accounts stating he was last seen on October 10, 1999, and others reporting it as October 27, 1999. Hanlon, who was a diabetic and asthmatic, reportedly left his residence with plans to drive to Florida to purchase a motorcycle. He was driving his 1999 black Ford F-150 extended cab pickup truck with Ohio license plate BGA4049. After his departure, he was never seen or heard from again, and his journey to Florida seemingly never reached its destination. For years, the disappearance of Charles Hanlon was a cold case, a source of unending questions and quiet grief for his loved ones. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, along with the Ohio Attorney General's Office, were the primary investigating agencies, but the trail had grown cold. His family held onto the hope of one day finding answers and gaining a sense of closure. His niece, Carolyn Parr, expressed the family's belief that he had not simply abandoned his life, a sentiment that would be validated years later. The investigation into his disappearance was a long and arduous one, with law enforcement officials, including the late Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla Sr., dedicating significant effort to solving the case. A major breakthrough in the case came in May 2022, when a dive team from a group called Chaos of Southern Illinois discovered Hanlon's 1999 Ford pickup truck submerged in the Ohio River at the Steubenville marina. The vehicle's discovery after 23 years was a pivotal moment in the investigation, confirming the family's belief that his disappearance was not voluntary. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed the vehicle belonged to Hanlon by matching the VIN number. Upon the recovery of the truck, Hanlon's family released a statement expressing their hope that this development would lead to the apprehension of anyone involved and finally bring them a measure of peace. The vehicle was turned over to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation for a thorough forensic examination to search for any evidence that could shed light on what happened to Hanlon. The discovery of the truck provided a crucial piece of evidence in a case that had been dormant for years, renewing the focus on finding out how the vehicle ended up in the river. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has stated their intention to revisit past leads and continue their investigation with this new information. Despite this significant development, the ultimate fate of Charles Hanlon remains unknown, and his case continues to be an active investigation. The overview of this case is one of a long and painful wait for answers, a family's enduring hope, and the persistent efforts of law enforcement. The recovery of his truck has opened a new chapter in the investigation, but the final pages of Charles Hanlon's story have yet to be written.
Oct 10, 1999
Bloomingdale
Ohio
Jefferson County
43910
9622
Jefferson Co Sheriffs Office
Steubenville
Ohio
,
00-60041
2000-02-10
Jefferson Co Sheriffs Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
05/28/2026
