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Case Description
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Anthony Bernard Franko, a 10-year-old boy, was last seen on May 8, 1983, in Lemmon Valley, Nevada. That morning, Anthony, who went by the nickname "Tony," was on his way to Lemmon Valley Elementary School, located only half a mile from his home. He typically walked north along Fremont Street, but on the day of his disappearance, witnesses reported seeing him walking in the opposite direction. He was last observed talking to an unidentified man in a rusted vehicle, possibly a Ford Pinto or Camaro ...Read More
Last Seen: May 09, 1983
Last Seen: May 09, 1983
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Oct 21, 2009
Jun 11, 2023
Anthony
Franko
51
10
59 inches
85 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
May 09, 1983
Lemon Valley
Nevada
Washoe County
89506
208
26005
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Reno
Nevada
Washoe County
89512
911 East Parr Boulevard, Nevada
7753283001
County
Law Enforcement
E83-0180
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
7241
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/16/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone else find it odd that Anthony was seen walking in the opposite direction of his usual ro... ...Read More
09/02/2024
09/02/2024
Does anyone else find it strange about the unidentified man Tony was last seen talking to? If he was... ...Read More
09/15/2023
09/15/2023
Did anyone else find it odd that the school didn't notify Anthony's parents when he didn't show up? ... ...Read More
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
