
The person at the center of this case
Ernest Lamar Finklea (known as "Timmy")
Justice for Ernest Lamar Finklea (known as "Timmy") — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Why is Ernest's disappearance considered so unusual given his strong community presence?
What were Ernest's activities and whereabouts on September 27, 2019?
Who was the last person to see or speak with Ernest before his disappearance?
Ernest Lamar Finklea, a 41-year-old man well-known in the Pensacola community, disappeared on September 27, 2019, and has not been heard from by family or friends since. Foul play is suspected in his disappearance, making this case particularly concerning given his strong community ties and the unusual nature of his vanishing. Anyone with information about Ernest's whereabouts or activities on the day he went missing is urged to contact the Escambia County Sheriff's Office.
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NamUs case MP61208. Missing person: Ernest Lamar Finklea.
Last known contact: 2019-09-27 in Pensacola, Escambia, FL. Circumstances: Ernest "Timmy" Finklea was last seen on 9/27/2019 and none of the family or friends have heard from him since.
Ernest Finklea is well known throughout the local community and his disappearance is very unusual. At this time Foul Play is suspected to be involved in his disappearance.
Demographics: 41 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 285 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Escambia County Sheriff's Office | ECSO19OFF023866 | 2019-10-06.
Ernest Lamar Finklea was last seen in Pensacola, Escambia, FL. No contact from family or friends since this date.
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