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Michael Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Philippi, West Virginia on Aug 10, 2017

Victim Details

Dec 14, 2018

May 11, 2023

Michael

Johnson

62

54

69 inches

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Aug 10, 2017

Philippi

West Virginia

Barbour County

No

43332

Barbour County Sheriff‘s Department

Philippi

West Virginia

Barbour County

26416

8 North Main Steet #1, West Virginia

3044572352

County

Law Enforcement

https://barbourcountywv.org/sheriff/

2017-0258

2017-08-10

Barbour County Sheriff‘s Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

07/26/2026


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Michael Johnson, a 54-year-old man from Philippi, West Virginia, was reported missing on August 10, 2017. Known for his engaging personality and strong ties to his community, Michael's sudden disappearance raised immediate alarms among family and friends. He was last seen in the Philippi area, and the circumstances surrounding his vanishing prompted urgent search efforts from those who cared about him.

In the days following his disappearance, Michael's family and friends quick ...
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Last Seen: Aug 10, 2017

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  • MISSING*** Michael Johnson... - The AWARE Foundation
  • Michael Anthony Johnson - The Charley Project
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