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Michael Ballard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gloucester, Virginia on Feb 13, 2017

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Case Description

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On the morning of February 13, 2017, 58-year-old Michael Henley Ballard departed from his residence with plans for a day of kayaking on the York River. An experienced kayaker, he drove to the Gloucester Point Boat Ramp in Gloucester, Virginia, with his twelve-foot, forest-green, sit-in kayak. He was expected to be home by that evening, but as the hours passed and night fell, Michael did not return. His wife reported him missing the following morning. He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, khaki p ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 13, 2017

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  • Coast Guard calls off search for missing kayaker in York River - WTKR
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP71336 | NamUs
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    Victim Details

    Jun 27, 2020

    Jan 12, 2021

    Michael

    Ballard

    66

    58

    70 inches

    170 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Feb 13, 2017

    Gloucester

    Virginia

    Gloucester County

    23061

    No

    84425

    Gloucester County Sheriff's Office

    Gloucester

    Virginia

    Gloucester County

    23061

    7502 Justice Drive, Virginia

    8046933890

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.gloucesterva.info/375/Sheriff

    2017-02-14

    Gloucester County Sheriff's Office

    8325

    Brown

    Green

    Green

    07/02/2026


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