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Frances Apperson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Banner Elk, North Carolina on May 17, 2022

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On May 17, 2022, 67-year-old Frances Apperson, a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, was anticipated by her family for a hike at Hawksbill Mountain, a journey of about two hours from her home. However, she never arrived for the planned outing. Known to her loved ones as 'Dell,' Frances was last seen that same day at the Banner Elk Cafe at 3:44 p.m. Concerns grew when she remained out of contact, and on May 21, 2022, her family reported her missing to the Mecklenburg Police Departmen ...Read More
Last Seen: May 17, 2022

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  • Missing in North Carolina: Where is Frances 'Dell' Apperson?
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    Victim Details

    Sep 29, 2022

    Mar 03, 2023

    Frances

    Apperson

    70

    67

    62 inches

    130 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    May 17, 2022

    Banner Elk

    North Carolina

    Avery County

    28604

    No

    119579

    Burke County Sheriff's Office

    Morganton

    North Carolina

    Burke County

    28655

    150 Goverment Drive, North Carolina

    8283974600

    County

    Law Enforcement

    2022-02225

    2022-05-27

    Burke County Sheriff's Office

    4187

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    No

    06/27/2026


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