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Patrick Copelin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Niagara Falls, New York on Mar 08, 2011

Victim Details

Apr 03, 2019

Mar 20, 2020

Patrick

Copelin

36

21

67 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 08, 2011

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara County

14303

No

48945

Niagara Falls Police Department

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara County

14305

Troy Earp

Detective Lieutenant

1925 Main St, New York

7162864711

Local

Law Enforcement

NF-8408-11

2011-03-09

Niagara Falls Police Department

9623

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

09/18/2026


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In the mist-filled air of Niagara Falls, New York, a young man's story took a tragic turn on March 8, 2011. Twenty-one-year-old Patrick Sam Copelin, a resident of the area, was last seen at Prospect Point, a popular overlook next to the powerful American Falls. On that day, witnesses reported seeing Patrick go into the rushing waters of the falls. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'7' tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with blond hair and blue e ...
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Last Seen: Mar 08, 2011

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