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Loretta Burhns Missing Person Case

Last seen in Columbus, Ohio on Jan 15, 2022

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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 ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 15, 2022

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  • Missing Persons Unit - City of Columbus, Ohio
  • Columbus police searching for Loretta Burhns | 10tv.com
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    Victim Details

    May 09, 2022

    Jan 12, 2024

    Loretta

    Burhns

    60

    58

    59 inches

    105 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    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

    https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Public-Safety/Police

    220 045 841

    2022-01-20

    Columbus Division of Police

    4328

    Blond/Strawberry

    Blue

    Blue

    06/26/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone, I've been following Loretta Kay Burhns' case, and something's been on my mind. Does an... ...Read More
    09/24/2023
    Has anyone else noticed how little media coverage Loretta Kay Burhns/Nixon's case has received? It's... ...Read More
    01/24/2023

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