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Edward Hale Tidwell
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1981
Missing Person: Edward Hale Tidwell
Justice for Edward Hale Tidwell — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of Edward's disappearance on December 14, 1981?
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Lead #2Who had contact with Edward on the day he went missing?
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Lead #3Why was the case not reported to Kentucky State Police until January 18, 1982, over a month after his disappearance?
Edward Hale Tidwell, a 31-year-old white male, disappeared on December 14, 1981, from Marion, Kentucky. He was last known to be in contact that date and has not been located in over four decades. The case remains open with the Kentucky State Police, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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NamUs case MP9728. Missing person: Edward Hale Tidwell.
Last known contact: 1981-12-14 in Marion, Crittenden, KY. Demographics: 31 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Denim blue jeans (blue) 33/34 X 32/34; Footwear: Black steel toe 9-10 leather; lace up boot no hooks Socks cotton; white (green/red) tops; Jewelry: None - no rings or watches.
Investigating agency: Kentucky State Police | 02-82-0045 | 1982-01-18.
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1981-12-14
Last Known Contact
Edward Hale Tidwell was last known to be in contact in Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky.
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Case Information
Incident:December 14, 1981
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 14, 1981
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2706763313
You can remain anonymous