The person at the center of this case
Earnest Edward Francis
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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evidence
Lead #1What circumstances led to his disappearance on May 4, 2011? Were there any known conflicts or concerns?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Earnest in Sistersville on May 4, 2011, or in the days following his disappearance?
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clue
Lead #3Has there been any activity on his bank accounts, phone records, or social media since May 2011?
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, along with glasses and multiple ear piercings. The New Martinsville Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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location
Lead #4Are there specific locations in Sistersville where Earnest was known to frequent that warrant investigation?
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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 occurred since this date.
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2011-05-06
Case Reported
New Martinsville Police Department began investigation of the missing person case.
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Case Information
Incident:May 4, 2011
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 4, 2011
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3044559100
You can remain anonymous