MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 2008-44
MISSING PERSON CASE #: 2008-44
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Johnny Franklin

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Missing From:

Tyler, TX

Summary:

53 year old Johnny William Franklin was last seen in Tyler, Texas on October 7, 2008. On October 21, 2008, the same day he was reported missing, Johnny's vehicle was found abandoned behind the Liberty Baptist church, located at 3009 North Grand Avenue in Tyler, Texas. His case is classified as endangered missing and remains unsolved.

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Circumstances of Disappearance:

Johnny Franklin was last seen by his family on October 7, 2008 in Tyler Texas. He was reported missing by his employer on October 21, 2008, who stated he hadn't shown up for work in several days. On October 21, 2008, the same day he was reported missing, Johnny's vehicle was found abandoned behind the Liberty Baptist church, located at 3009 North Grand Avenue in Tyler, Texas. There was no sign of Johnny at the scene, and investigators found no indication of foul play.

Additional Details:

In 2009 police conducted a search for Johnny in a wooded area near 29th Street and Palace Avenue, but came up empty. Johnny frequented drug houses prior to his disappearances, but authorities say he may have been taken against his will. His case is classified as endangered missing and remains unsolved.

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Timeline of Events

2009

Police search conducted in wooded area near 29th Street and Palace Avenue with no results


Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Reported missing by employer; vehicle found abandoned behind Liberty Baptist Church at 3009 North Grand Avenue


Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Last seen by family in Tyler, Texas


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