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Apr 02, 2009
Dec 19, 2023
Quinn
Woodfolk
38
11
59 inches
90 lbs
Black / African American
Male
On the Fourth of July in 1998, in Charlottesville, Virginia, 11-year-old Male Quinn Woodfolk, affectionately known as "Lil Quinn," vanished. He was at his home on Friendship Court by himself; when his father returned, Quinn was gone. There was no indication of a struggle or any note left behind to explain his absence. All of his personal belongings remained in the home, deepening the mystery of his sudden disappearance. At the time he went missing, Quinn was described as being 4'9" and weighing approximately 89 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He had a few distinguishing marks: scars near one of his eyes and a birthmark on the top of his head. In the initial stages of the investigation, authorities considered the possibility that Quinn had run away. This theory was fueled by tips suggesting he might be in the company of drug dealers in areas as far-reaching as Harlem, New York, or Detroit, Michigan. There was also speculation that he may have remained in the local Charlottesville area. Despite these early leads, no credible information has surfaced since the early 2000s, leaving his case shrouded in uncertainty. The lack of significant developments over the years has been a source of ongoing pain and unanswered questions for his family and the community. Decades have passed since Quinn Woodfolk was last seen, and his case remains an unsolved and painful chapter for Charlottesville. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers. Law enforcement agencies, including the Charlottesville Police Department, have kept the case open, and information has been shared through national platforms for missing persons. The details of his disappearance—a young boy vanishing from his own home on a holiday—continue to resonate, serving as a somber reminder of a life interrupted. The enduring mystery of what happened to Quinn underscores the silent tragedy of unsolved missing persons cases and the lasting impact they have on families and communities.
Jul 04, 1998
Charlottesville
Virginia
Albemarle County
25670
Charlottesville Police Departement
Charlottesville
Virginia
Charlottesville City
22902
606 E. Market St, Virginia
4349703280
Local
Law Enforcement
http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/police-department/contact-us
200906384
Charlottesville Police Departement
Black
Brown
Brown
06/25/2026
