The person at the center of this case
Donnie Edward Pennington
Missing Person · Open
20 years waiting · since 2006
Missing Person: Donnie Edward Pennington
Justice for Donnie Edward Pennington — the trail went cold in 2006, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who was present at the acquaintance's residence on the evening of March 4, 2006, and what were the circumstances of Donnie's departure?
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location
Lead #2What is the current status of the residence near Old Georgia Highway and Timken Road where Donnie was last seen?
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evidence
Lead #3Were any of Donnie's personal items (brown wallet, gold watch, or clothing) ever recovered?
Donnie Edward Pennington, a 42-year-old white male, disappeared on March 4, 2006, from an acquaintance's residence near Old Georgia Highway and Timken Road in Gaffney, South Carolina. He was last seen at approximately 8:00 PM and has not been located in nearly two decades. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have seen him or knows what happened that evening.
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clue
Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing a man matching Donnie's description (6'0", 230 lbs, blond hair, blue eyes) in the Gaffney area or beyond since March 2006?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP282. Missing person: Donnie Edward Pennington.
Last known contact: 2006-03-04 in Gaffney, Cherokee, SC. Circumstances: Donnie was last seen at approximately 8:00pm at an acquaintance's residence in the vicinity of Old Georgia Hwy and Timken Rd.
in Gaffney, SC. Demographics: 42 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 230 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Brown wallet; Clothing: Gray shirt with pocket, blue jeans, camouflage jacket; Footwear: Brown and black boots; Jewelry: Gold color watch.
Investigating agency: Cherokee County Sheriff's Office | NOT PROVIDED.
Timeline of Events
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2006-03-04
20:00Last Sighting
Donnie Edward Pennington was last seen at approximately 8:00 PM at an acquaintance's residence near Old Georgia Highway and Timken Road in Gaffney, SC.
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Case Information
Incident:March 4, 2006 at 8:00 PM
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 4, 2006 at 8:00 PM
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8644894722
You can remain anonymous