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Melanie Metheny, a 21-year-old woman from Belle, West Virginia, was reported missing on July 19, 2006. Described as a vibrant and caring individual, Melanie's sudden disappearance raised immediate alarms among her family and friends. She was last seen in the Belle area, and the circumstances surrounding her vanishing prompted urgent search efforts by those who knew and loved her.
In the days following her disappearance, Melanie’s family and friends quickly mobilized to locate her. The ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 19, 2006
In the days following her disappearance, Melanie’s family and friends quickly mobilized to locate her. The ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 19, 2006
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May 29, 2024
Melanie
Metheny
39
21
63 inches
100 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Jul 19, 2006
Belle
West Virginia
Kanawha County
No
245
6396
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department
Charleston
West Virginia
Kanawha County
25301
Sean Snuffer
Chief of Detectives
301 Virginia Street East, West Virginia
3043570556
County
Law Enforcement
06071924
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department
6055
Blond/Strawberry
Brown
Brown
11/25/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (1)
Did anyone else see that Melanie's car was left behind, but her purse and phone were missing? I find... ...Read More
01/05/2024
01/05/2024
