Gene McPherson

Missing
Case Description
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Gene McPherson, a 42-year-old carpenter from New Castle, Virginia, went missing on May 23, 1987. On the day of his disappearance, Gene was last seen driving his silver 1978 Ford pickup truck, which had a vanity license plate reading "GENE-44." He was heading towards Botetourt County after visiting friends and his brother, who was the local sheriff. Gene had spoken of his plans to shop for furniture for a house he was building, and he also mentioned going to a cabin where he had previously met wi ...Read More
Last Seen: May 23, 1987
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    Victim Details

    Aug 30, 2024

    Sep 20, 2024

    Gene

    McPherson

    80

    42

    76 inches

    230 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    May 23, 1987

    New Castle

    Virginia

    Craig County

    24127

    No

    152134

    Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Division Six

    Salem

    Virginia

    Roanoke County

    24153

    3775 West Main Street, Virginia

    5404447798

    State

    Law Enforcement

    https://vsp.virginia.gov/sections-units-bureaus/office-locations/division-six-salem-roanoke/

    89-13695

    1987-05-24

    Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Division Six

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    10/30/2024


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    Is there a reward being offered for any information leading to the discovery of the missing case of ... ...Read More
    11/15/2023
    It's disappointing to see the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Gene. This is a serious... ...Read More
    11/06/2023
    Dear community,
    It is with great concern that I must inform you that Gene McPherson has gone miss... ...Read More
    08/26/2023
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