Johnny Franklin

Missing
Case Description
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Johnny William Franklin, 53, was last seen in Tyler, Texas, on October 7, 2008. He disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and his vehicle was found abandoned two weeks later behind the Liberty Baptist Church on North Grand Avenue in Tyler. There were no immediate signs of foul play at the scene. Despite searches, including efforts to comb nearby wooded areas, no trace of Johnny was found. Prior to his disappearance, Johnny was known to frequent certain drug houses, leading investigators to ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 07, 2008
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    Victim Details

    Jan 03, 2010

    Dec 26, 2023

    Johnny

    Franklin

    69

    53

    69 inches

    70 inches

    165 lbs

    175 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    Oct 07, 2008

    Tyler

    Texas

    Smith County

    20864

    Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

    Austin

    Texas

    Travis County

    78773

    PO Box 4087, Texas

    8003463243

    State

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.dps.texas.gov/mpch

    M0901002

    Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    10/04/2024


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    03/23/2024
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