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Earnest Edward Francis

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Earnest Edward Francis

Case
#3455
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 29, 2026
New Martinsville Police Department
Missing Person · Open
15 years waiting · since 2011

Missing Person: Earnest Edward Francis

Justice for Earnest Edward Francis — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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witness
Lead #1

Did anyone see Earnest Edward Francis in or around Sistersville on May 4, 2011, or in the days following his disappearance?

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clue
Lead #2

What were the circumstances surrounding his disappearance? Was there any indication of foul play, voluntary departure, or accident?

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evidence
Lead #3

Has any personal property, vehicle, or clothing belonging to Earnest been recovered or reported?

Earnest Edward Francis, a 32-year-old male, disappeared on May 4, 2011, in Sistersville, West Virginia, with no verified contact or sightings since that date. He was last seen wearing a camouflage tank top, cream-colored insulated shirt, dark pants, and sandals, and was known to wear glasses and multiple earrings. Despite the passage of over a decade, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered him.

Case
#3455
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 29, 2026
New Martinsville Police Department

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP11021. Missing person: Earnest Edward Francis.

Last known contact: 2011-05-04 in Sistersville, Tyler, WV. Circumstances: We have not heard anything from him, nor anything verifiable about him since he disappeared.

Demographics: 32 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 190 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Blue.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Camouflage tank top, cream colored insulated shirt (inside green and black squares), dark blue or black dress pants; Eyewear: glasses; Footwear: sandals with the toe in & maybe the back in; Jewelry: watch, 3 prs earrings in left ear. Investigating agency: New Martinsville Police Department | 110504 | 2011-05-06.

Timeline of Events

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2011-05-04

Last Known Contact

Earnest Edward Francis was last known to be in Sistersville, Tyler County, West Virginia. No verified contact or sightings have been reported since this date.

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Case Information

Incident:May 4, 2011
Last Updated:August 4, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:May 4, 2011
Last Updated:August 4, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 3044559100
You can remain anonymous