Melissa Brannen

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Case Description
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On December 3, 1989, five-year-old Melissa Brannen disappeared during a holiday party at the Woodside Apartment Clubhouse in Lorton, Virginia. Melissa was attending the party with her mother, Tammy Brannen, who was a resident of the apartment complex. As the two were about to leave the party, Melissa went to get a final snack and was never seen again. The party, attended by around 80 guests, quickly became the scene of a major search after her sudden disappearance.

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Last Seen: Dec 03, 1989
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    Victim Details

    Apr 03, 2009

    Feb 25, 2022

    Melissa

    Brannen

    40

    5

    36 inches

    38 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Dec 03, 1989

    Lorton

    Virginia

    Fairfax County

    22079

    No

    30355

    Fairfax County Police

    Fairfax

    Virginia

    Fairfax County

    22035

    Jon Long

    Detective

    12099 Government Center, Virginia

    7036912131

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/fairfax-county-police-department#gsc.tab=0

    893371483

    Fairfax County Police

    Blond/Strawberry

    Blue

    Blue

    09/17/2024


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    07/30/2023