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Velma Vinson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Knoxville, Tennessee on Nov 17, 2025

Victim Details

Created

Apr 15, 2026

Case Added

Apr 27, 2026

Firstname

Velma

Lastname

Vinson

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Height To

68 inches

Weight

250 lbs

Weight To

260 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Nov 17, 2025

City

Knoxville

State

Tennessee

County

Knox County

Zip Code

37915

Tribal Land

Agency ID

191638

Agency Name

Knoxville Police Department

Agency City

Knoxville

Agency State

Tennessee

Agency County

Knox County

Agency Zip Code

37917

Agency Contact

Agency Address

1650 Huron Street, Tennessee

Agency Phone

8652157000

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://knoxvilletnpolice.gov/

Agency Case #

25-043751

Agency Report Date

2025-10-08

Primary Agency

Knoxville Police Department

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/29/2026

Area Last Seen:

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In the quiet community of Knoxville, Tennessee, a family's life was changed on November 17, 2025, when 81-year-old Velma Vinson was last seen. The day was like any other, with no indication of the worry that was to come. Velma, a beloved member of her community, went about her day, but as the hours turned into night, concern grew when she could not be located. Her disappearance was reported to the Knoxville Police Department, who opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding he ...

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Velma Vinson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Knoxville, Tennessee on Nov 17, 2025

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