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Nicholas Jonathan Echols, 54, was last seen on December 9, 2011, at his brother's home in Culpeper, Virginia. He mentioned to his family that he planned to travel to California and possibly Hawaii. Originally from California, Echols had also spent time in Utah, where other family members reside. He is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, and was known to suffer from diabetes.

Despite his statements about his travel plans, no one has heard from him since he left that eveni ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 09, 2011

Victim Details

Mar 22, 2016

Dec 20, 2023

Nicholas

Echols

66

54

71 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the quiet town of Culpeper, Virginia, a family has been waiting for answers in the disappearance of Nicholas Jonathan Echols, who was 54 years old at the time he was last seen. On the evening of December 9, 2011, Nicholas, also known as Nick or Nicolas, was at his brother's home. He mentioned to his family that he was planning to travel to California, a state where he had roots, and possibly even onward to Hawaii. Nicholas is a white male, who was bald at the time of his disappearance and has brown eyes. He is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, and requires glasses to see. Concern grew for Nicholas as time passed with no word of his whereabouts. His family knew him to have connections not only in California but also in Utah, where other relatives reside. Despite these ties, no one has reported hearing from him since that December evening. The circumstances of his departure were unsettling, as it was reported he left the area with an unidentified woman. The lack of communication from Nicholas, who suffers from diabetes, is a significant cause for concern for those who know and love him. A report was filed with the Culpeper Police Department on February 11, 2012, officially marking the start of the investigation into his disappearance. The case of Nicholas Echols remains an open and painful chapter for his family. Standing at 5'11" and weighing around 200 pounds at the time he went missing, his physical description has been shared in the hopes that someone might recognize him. The years have passed without any significant leads, and the mystery of what happened to Nicholas after he left his brother's house continues. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly vanished after expressing an intent to travel, leaving behind a family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. The investigation is still active, with law enforcement and his loved ones holding out hope for a resolution.

Dec 09, 2011

Culpeper

Virginia

Culpeper County

22701

18163

Culpeper Police Department

Culpeper

Virginia

Culpeper County

22701

Lonnie Myers

Lieutenant

740 Old Brandy Road, Virginia

5407277900

Local

Law Enforcement

1202-0100

2012-02-11

Culpeper Police Department

Unknown

Brown

Brown

06/24/2026


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