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Anthony Franko Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lemon Valley, Nevada on May 09, 1983

Victim Details

Oct 21, 2009

Jun 11, 2023

Anthony

Franko

53

10

59 inches

85 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 09, 1983

Lemon Valley

Nevada

Washoe County

89506

26005

Washoe County Sheriff's Office

Reno

Nevada

Washoe County

89512

911 East Parr Boulevard, Nevada

7753283001

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.washoesheriff.com/

E83-0180

Washoe County Sheriff's Office

7241

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/01/2026


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In the quiet community of Lemmon Valley, Nevada, the morning of May 9, 1983, began like any other for 10-year-old Anthony 'Tony' Franko. A fifth-grade student at Lemmon Valley Elementary School, he left his home for the half-mile walk to school, filled with the innocent excitement of a child. The day before, he had won a blue ribbon at a 4-H show for his pet pony and two rabbits, and he was eager to share his achievement with his classmates. Dressed in a red San Francisco 49ers t-shirt ...
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Last Seen: May 09, 1983

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    Does anyone else find it odd that Anthony was seen walking in the opposite direction of his usual ro... ...Read More
    09/02/2024
    Does anyone else find it strange about the unidentified man Tony was last seen talking to? If he was... ...Read More
    09/15/2023
    Did anyone else find it odd that the school didn't notify Anthony's parents when he didn't show up? ... ...Read More
    02/13/2023
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