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Michael Elkington Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hector, Arkansas on Jul 12, 2017

Victim Details

Aug 25, 2020

Mar 27, 2024

Michael

Elkington

71

62

68 inches

70 inches

215 lbs

245 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 12, 2017

Hector

Arkansas

Pope County

No

90550

Pope County Sheriff's Office

Russellville

Arkansas

Pope County

72802

#3 Emergency Lane, Arkansas

4799682558

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.popecoso.org/

17-8474

Pope County Sheriff's Office

8305

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

07/28/2026


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In the quiet, rural landscape of Pope County, Arkansas, a then 62-year-old Vietnam War veteran named Michael Elkington seemingly vanished. He was last seen in the vicinity of his secluded cabin on White Oak Mountain Road near Hector, an area enveloped by the vast Ozark National Forest. The last confirmed contact with Elkington was on July 12, 2017. On that day, reports indicate he was behaving erratically and had a confrontation with his neighbor, which resulted in a visit from the Pope County S ...
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Last Seen: Jul 12, 2017

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