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Edward Vannatter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Willoughby, Ohio on Oct 01, 2003

Victim Details

Apr 20, 2010

Jan 04, 2024

Edward

Vannatter

54

32

65 inches

160 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 01, 2003

Willoughby

Ohio

Lake County

44095

8430

Lake County Sheriff's Office

Painesville

Ohio

,

M217522013

Lake County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

07/08/2026


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In the autumn of 2003, 32-year-old Edward 'Eddie' Lee Vannatter Jr. was living in a rental home on East 345th Street in Eastlake, Ohio, with his roommate, John Caputo. The last time anyone reported seeing Eddie was in early October of that year. According to his roommate, Eddie came home one evening with an unknown man named Mark, and the two had drugs and related items with them. Caputo, who was on probation at the time, stated that he did not want drugs in the house, which led to a m ...
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Last Seen: Oct 01, 2003

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  • Eddie Vannatter Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been diving deep into Eddie Vannatter's case lately and something about his roo... ...Read More
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    It’s interesting to note that despite the years that have passed, John Caputo's actions after Eddi... ...Read More
    08/28/2024
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