The person at the center of this case
Ernest Lamar Finklea
Missing Person · Open
6 years waiting · since 2019
Missing Person: Ernest Lamar Finklea
Justice for Ernest Lamar Finklea — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why is Ernest's disappearance considered unusual given his strong community ties and well-known status in Pensacola?
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Lead #2What specific evidence or circumstances led investigators to suspect foul play in this case?
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Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Ernest's activities or movements on September 27, 2019?
Ernest "Timmy" 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. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate and seeks information from anyone who may have seen him or know details about his whereabouts.
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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.
Timeline of Events
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2019-09-27
Last Known Contact
Ernest Lamar Finklea was last seen in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida. No contact from family or friends since this date.
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 2019
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 27, 2019
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8504369630
You can remain anonymous