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Shawn Alston Missing Person Case

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

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Case Description

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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 ...Read More
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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    Victim Details

    Jul 01, 2020

    Dec 20, 2023

    Shawn

    Alston

    51

    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

    06/14/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

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    03/23/2024
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    09/16/2023
    Has anyone else looked into the layout of where Shawn Alston went missing? I've been curious about t... ...Read More
    06/12/2023

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