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Roy Shew Missing Person Case

Last seen in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina on Dec 08, 1980

Victim Details

Jan 31, 2022

Feb 01, 2022

Roy

Shew

82

37

73 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 08, 1980

North Wilkesboro

North Carolina

Wilkes County

28659

No

112337

Wilkes County Sheriff's Office

Wilkesboro

North Carolina

Wilkes County

28697

381 Executive Drive, North Carolina

3369037600

County

Law Enforcement

https://wilkescounty.net/151/Sheriff

012040

1980-12-10

Wilkes County Sheriff's Office

Red/Auburn

Hazel

Hazel

07/14/2026


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On a December day in 1980, the life of Roy Lee Shew took a turn into the unknown, leaving his family and community with decades of unanswered questions. On December 8, 1980, 37-year-old Roy Lee Shew was at his home in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, when he received a phone call. Shortly after, he left his residence wearing a blue jogging suit and was never seen or heard from again. His departure was as sudden as it was mysterious, with the identity of the caller and the subject of their conve ...
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Last Seen: Dec 08, 1980

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    09/28/2024
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