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George Nicholson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tunica, Mississippi on Jun 29, 2011

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Victim Details

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George

Nicholson

97

82

72 inches

169 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 29, 2011

Tunica

Mississippi

Tunica County

No

154876

Fayette County Sheriff's Office

Somerville

Tennessee

Fayette County

38068

705 Justice Drive, Tennessee

9014663918

County

Law Enforcement

https://fayettetn.us/departments/sheriff/

1100008979

Jun 30, 2011

Fayette County Sheriff's Office

2911

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Sep 24, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP131190) and 10 other sources
George Nicholson, an 82-year-old man from Arlington, Tennessee, went missing on June 29, 2011, while traveling to the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. George left his home around 10 a.m. and was last seen driving a red 2005 GMC Sierra truck with Tennessee tags. The vehicle's passenger mirror was broken and held together with black tape. He has not been seen or heard from since that day, and there has been no confirmed evidence that he reached his intended destination at the casino.

George was in the early stages of dementia at the time of his disappearance, which raised concerns about his safety. He did not have a cell phone with him, further complicating efforts to trace his whereabouts. Law enforcement agencies, including the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and the authorities in Tunica, have been involved in the search, but no substantial leads have emerged in the years following his disappearance. His family remains hopeful and has been working with organizations such as MissingSippi to keep his case in the public eye and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

George Nicholson's case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), which provides information and assistance in the ongoing investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information about George's whereabouts to contact local law enforcement or NamUs. The hope remains that increased awareness and community involvement might lead to a breakthrough in the case, offering some answers to his concerned family and friends.

Last Seen: Jun 29, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Missing Arlington man's truck located near Tunica - Action News 5
  • Missing Arlington man possibly spotted in surveillance video
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP131190 | NamUs
  • George Nicholson - MissingSippi
  • MISSING IN MISSISSIPPI: George Nicholson, Tunica County
  • MS - George Nicholson, 82, Tunica, 29 June 2011 | Websleuths
  • MISSING IN MISSISSIPPI: George Nicholson left his home ...
  • In Loving Memory of George Nicholson | Lyndhurst Barbados
  • MS - George Nicholson, 82, Tunica, 29 June 2011 - Websleuths
  • Obituary for George Nicholson | Chapel of Angels Funeral Home

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — West Memphis, Arkansas
    UP70686 • Found Apr 16, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 45–90 vs 82 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 89%143 lb vs 169 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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