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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
