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Michael R. Elkinton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pope County, Arkansas on Jul 12, 2017

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Michael

R. Elkinton

71

62

5'10 inches

235 lbs

White

Male

Jul 12, 2017

Pope County

Arkansas

Pope County

Pope County Sheriff's Departmen

479-968-2558

06/22/2026

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In the rural quiet of Pope County, Arkansas, nestled within the sprawling Ozark National Forest, lived Michael R. Elkinton, a 62-year-old Vietnam War veteran. His home was a cabin off the secluded White Oak Mountain Road near the town of Hector, a place of solitude. The summer of 2017 brought a profound and lasting mystery to this peaceful area when Michael vanished. The last known contact with him was on July 12, 2017. In the days leading up to his disappearance, there was an incident involving ...
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