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Virginia L. Herod, an 82-year-old woman from Butler, Missouri, was last seen on March 1, 2024, in Foster, Missouri, and has not been heard from since. Her disappearance came to the attention of authorities in October 2024, during an investigation into potential bank fraud involving a man named Danny Austin. When investigators were unable to locate Austin, they discovered he was the husband of Herod.

Further investigation revealed that Austin's van had been found abandoned on private pro ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 01, 2024
Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Virginia

L. Herod

82

82

5'4 inches

130 lbs

White

Female

Mar 01, 2024

Butler

Missouri

Butler

Bates County Sheriff's Office 660‐679‐3232

01/27/2026