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Barry Raper Missing Person Case

Last seen in Athens, Tennessee on Nov 11, 2024

Victim Details

Created

Nov 15, 2024

Case Added

Nov 15, 2024

Firstname

Barry

Lastname

Raper

Current Age

53

Age At Disappearance

52

Height

70 inches

Height To

71 inches

Weight

200 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Nov 11, 2024

City

Athens

State

Tennessee

County

McMinn County

Zip Code

Athens

Tribal Land

No

Agency ID

156444

Agency Name

Athens Police Department

Agency City

Athens

Agency State

Tennessee

Agency County

McMinn County

Agency Zip Code

37303

Agency Contact

Blake Witt

Contact Job Title

Lieutenant

Agency Address

815 North Jackson Street, Tennessee

Agency Phone

4237442730

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.cityofathenstn.com/team_athens/city_departments/police/index.php

Agency Case #

2024-15381

Agency Report Date

2024-11-13

Primary Agency

Athens Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

07/27/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description (LOCATED)

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On November 11, 2024, the community of Athens, Tennessee, was filled with concern when 52-year-old Barry R. Raper was reported missing. He had left his home with the intention of going to Frye Street in Athens but never arrived at his destination. The situation grew more alarming when he sent a text message indicating that he was stuck in the nearby town of Sweetwater and was attempting to find a way back home. This was the last known communication from him, and as time passed with no further co ...

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Last Seen: Nov 11, 2024

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UPDATE FOUND REMOVED FROM NAMUS! Barry R Raper was last seen ...

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Has anyone else noticed the peculiar timing of Barry's disappearance on 11/11/2024? I find it curiou... ...Read More
12/15/2024

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12/13/2024

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12/12/2024

Does anyone else think it's odd that Barry sent a text saying he was stuck in Sweetwater? The timeli... ...Read More
12/10/2024

Hey everyone, I've been following Barry Raper’s case, and something popped out to me that I haven'... ...Read More
11/22/2024

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