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Barry Kephart Missing Person Case

Last seen in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Aug 22, 1981

Victim Details

Dec 17, 2010

Nov 03, 2022

Barry

Kephart

55

11

53 inches

60 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 22, 1981

Albuquerque

New Mexico

Bernalillo County

27297

Albuquerque Police Department

Albuquerque

New Mexico

Bernalillo County

87102

Heather Chavez

Detective

400 Roma Avenue NW, New Mexico

5057682020

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cabq.gov/police

810053819

Albuquerque Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/04/2026


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Barry "Bucky" Kephart, an 11-year-old boy, disappeared from Albuquerque, New Mexico, on August 22, 1981. He was last seen after leaving a note for his parents, stating that he was going to a friend's house and would return soon. However, Barry was never heard from again. His family did not report him missing until two days later, which raised suspicions among investigators.

Barry's sister later came forward with disturbing information. She recalled hearing her father ...
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Last Seen: Aug 22, 1981

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  • Barry “Bucky” Kephart - - The Land of Entrapment
  • Barry James Kephart II - The Charley Project
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