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Shawn Alston Missing Person Case

Last seen in Garysburg, North Carolina on Oct 18, 2012

Victim Details

Jul 01, 2020

Dec 20, 2023

Shawn

Alston

52

39

67 inches

185 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Oct 18, 2012

Garysburg

North Carolina

Northampton County

27831

No

86470

Northampton County Sheriff's Office

Jackson

North Carolina

Northampton County

27845

Ashley Collier

Lieutenant Detective

P.O. Box 176, North Carolina

2525342611

County

Law Enforcement

12-1620

2020-07-01

Northampton County Sheriff's Office

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/17/2026


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In the small community of Garysburg, North Carolina, a mother's wait for her son's return turned into an agonizing mystery that has now spanned over a decade. On the evening of October 18, 2012, 39-year-old Shawn Corneilus Alston told his mother he would be right back, stepping out of his home for what should have been a short time. He left behind his keys and wallet, signs of an intended quick return that sadly never happened. Shawn, a Black male standing 5'7' and weighing a ...
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Last Seen: Oct 18, 2012

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  • Missing Garysburg man has authorities concerned - rrdailyherald.com
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP71418 | NamUs
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