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Loretta Kay Burhns, aged 58, was last seen on January 17, 2022, in the area of Tall Meadows Drive on the west side of Columbus, Ohio. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 4'11" tall, weighing 105 pounds, with graying brown hair and blue eyes. Loretta may also go by the last name "Nixon."

Very few details are available regarding the circumstances of her disappearance, and no significant leads have surfaced since she was last seen. Despite ongoing efforts by local ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 15, 2022

Victim Details

May 09, 2022

Jan 12, 2024

Loretta

Burhns

60

58

59 inches

105 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In the winter of 2022, a 58-year-old woman named Loretta Burhns vanished from her life in Columbus, Ohio, leaving behind a void of information and a family desperate for answers. She was last seen in the area of Tall Meadows Drive on the west side of the city. The specific date of her last contact is somewhat unclear, with reports mentioning both January 15th and January 17th. Following her disappearance, she was never heard from again. The circumstances surrounding what happened to Loretta are sparse, and very few details have been made public, creating a painful mystery for those who know and love her. The Columbus Division of Police launched an investigation into her case, but the lack of information has presented significant challenges. Loretta is described as a white female with blue eyes. At the time she went missing, she had blond or light brown hair that was graying. She has a petite build, standing at 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 105 pounds. It has also been noted that she may use the last name Nixon. An endangered missing adult alert was issued to bring public awareness to her case in the hopes that someone might come forward with information. Her family and the community have been deeply affected by her disappearance and continue to hope for any news that might lead to her whereabouts. The investigation into Loretta Burhns's disappearance remains active, handled by the Columbus Division of Police who have urged the public to contact them with any potential information. The case is a quiet but deeply felt tragedy, marked by the profound absence of a loved one and the agony of not knowing. The lack of significant leads or publicly available details has left her case unresolved. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, leaving a community and a family waiting and hoping for the day that Loretta Burhns is found.

Jan 15, 2022

Columbus

Ohio

Franklin County

43223

No

114020

Columbus Division of Police

Columbus

Ohio

Franklin County

43215

Ronald Grocki

Detective

120 Marconi Boulevard, Ohio

6146454545

Local

Law Enforcement

220 045 841

2022-01-20

Columbus Division of Police

4328

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

06/02/2026


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