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Shannon Vannewkirk Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wilmington, North Carolina on Apr 05, 2014

Victim Details

Feb 09, 2021

Jun 14, 2024

Shannon

Vannewkirk

65

53

65 inches

100 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Apr 05, 2014

Wilmington

North Carolina

New Hanover County

28401

No

99820

Wilmington Police Department

Wilmington

North Carolina

New Hanover County

28401

Myron Irving

Police Sergeant

615 Bess Street, North Carolina

9103433600

Local

Law Enforcement

2014-011692

2014-04-07

Wilmington Police Department

6515

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/14/2026


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Murder Mystery: Shannon Rippy Vannewkirk

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In the coastal city of Wilmington, North Carolina, the life of 53-year-old Shannon Rippy Vannewkirk was tragically cut short in the spring of 2014. She was last seen on the evening of April 5, a day she had spent preparing for her 54th birthday celebration planned for the next day. Having just gotten a new haircut and a spray tan, Shannon was looking forward to the festivities. Her last known location was a downtown bar called The Husk. Concern mounted when she failed to appear for her birthday ...
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Last Seen: Apr 05, 2014

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    Has anyone else been curious about the timing of Shannon's trip to The Husk? Given she vanished on A... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else wondered about the strange timing of Shannon’s disappearance right before her birt... ...Read More
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