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Michael Nichols, 65, went missing on May 1, 2019, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Described as a white male with gray hair, standing about 5'5" and weighing 145 pounds, Nichols was homeless at the time of his disappearance and often spent time in the Winston-Salem area. He was also known to travel occasionally to nearby Wilkesboro and had connections to West Virginia. Despite these ties, Nichols had not visited West Virginia around the time of his disappearance.
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Last Seen: May 01, 2019
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Last Seen: May 01, 2019
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Michael
Nichols
70
65
65 inches
67 inches
145 lbs
160 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
May 01, 2019
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Forsyth County
27103
No
404
90822
Winston-Salem Police Department
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Forsyth County
27101
Michael Ognosky
Detective
725 North Cherry Street, North Carolina
3367737700
Local
Law Enforcement
2039137
2020-08-11
Winston-Salem Police Department
8114
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
12/01/2025
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