Melanie Metheny was 21 and living in Belle, West Virginia, when she was reported missing on July 19, 2006. She was last seen in the Belle area; family and friends describe her as vibrant and caring and immediately organized searches, distributed flyers, and used social media to try to find her.

Local law enforcement opened an investigation that included interviews with acquaintances and searches of nearby areas, but early efforts did not produce significant leads. Weeks and months passed without credible sightings or substantial evidence, and the lack of clear information made it difficult to determine what happened.

Her case has remained open. Family members have held vigils and community events and continued outreach to keep attention on Melanie’s disappearance. If anyone knew Melanie, saw her around Belle in July 2006, or has information that could help, please come forward.