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Melissa Lane Missing Person Case

Last seen in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California on Jun 15, 2020

Victim Details

Jun 19, 2021

Oct 06, 2023

Melissa

Lane

47

41

62 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 15, 2020

Idyllwild-Pine Cove

California

Riverside County

92549

No

105096

Riverside County Sheriff- Hemet Station

Hemet

California

Riverside County

92544

43950 Acacia Avenue, California

9517913400

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.riversidesheriff.org/609/Hemet-Station

D--202180013

Riverside County Sheriff- Hemet Station

6231

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

07/04/2026


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Melissa Lane, a 41-year-old woman, was last seen on June 15, 2020, in Pine Cove, California, a mountainous area near Idyllwild. According to reports, Melissa was dropped off by her cousin at the trailhead to Black Mountain Road. Although she was an avid hiker familiar with the area, it is unclear whether she had intended to hike that day, as she didn't have a cellphone or backpack with her. Melissa had a history of struggling with drug addiction but was reportedly trying to turn her life ar ...
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Last Seen: Jun 15, 2020

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  • 2 of 6 missing in Idyllwild area found safe; families speak out
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