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Merle Travis Long, a 47-year-old man from Calhoun, Louisiana, was last seen in December 2019 and has not been heard from since. The exact date of his last known whereabouts has been reported as both December 26 and December 27, 2019. At the time of his disappearance, Long was seen on foot in the vicinity of Sandra Road and the 103 Truck Stop in Calhoun.

Long is described as a white male with graying brown hair and blue eyes, and he wears eyeglasses. His height is listed as 5'8" and his ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 26, 2019

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Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Merle

Travis Long

47

47

5'8 inches

160 lbs

White

Male

In the community of Calhoun, Louisiana, concerns grew for the well-being of Merle Travis Long, a 47-year-old man who vanished under perplexing circumstances. He was last seen on December 27, 2019, in the vicinity of Sandra Road and the 103 Truck Stop. Reports from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office indicated that Mr. Long was on foot at the time of his disappearance, adding a layer of vulnerability to his situation. His last known location was near his cousin's home, a place he had stayed the night before he went missing. The details surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, as it was discovered that he had left all of his personal belongings behind at his cousin's residence. This detail suggests his departure was sudden and not planned, deepening the mystery for his loved ones and the authorities investigating his case. Mr. Long is described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 155 pounds, with brownish hair. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office has been actively seeking information from the public to help piece together the timeline of his last known movements. The search for Merle Travis Long has been ongoing, with his case being shared in hopes of generating new leads. The lack of communication from him and the absence of any substantial evidence pointing to his whereabouts have left his family and the community in a state of uncertainty. The investigation remains focused on the area where he was last seen, as authorities continue to appeal to anyone who might have seen something, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The case is a heart-wrenching example of how someone can disappear from their daily life, leaving behind a void of information and a family desperate for answers.

Dec 26, 2019

Calhoun

Louisiana

Calhoun

Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office

318-324-2668

05/21/2026