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Allen Purnell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tallmadge, Ohio on Jun 29, 2022

Victim Details

Jul 27, 2022

Jan 06, 2023

Allen

Purnell

20

16

68 inches

120 lbs

Uncertain

Male

Jun 29, 2022

Tallmadge

Ohio

Summit County

Unknown

117316

Tallmadge Police Department

Tallmadge

Ohio

Summit County

44278

53 Northeast Avenue, Ohio

3306332181

Local

Law Enforcement

https://tallmadge-ohio.org/243/Police-Department

22-04991

Tallmadge Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/07/2026


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In the quiet community of Tallmadge, Ohio, a family's life was irrevocably changed in the summer of 2022. Sixteen-year-old Allen Purnell was last seen on June 29th in the vicinity of West Avenue. His disappearance was preceded by a significant life decision with which he reportedly disagreed. Allenï s mother was planning a move back to New Jersey, a transition the teenager was unwilling to make. This disagreement appears to have been a pivotal factor leading to the events of that day. The ...
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