The person at the center of this case
Larry Frank Basnight
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Larry Frank Basnight
Justice for Larry Frank Basnight — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What circumstances led to Larry's disappearance in June 1985?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the last people to see or speak with Larry before he vanished?
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clue
Lead #3The distinctive dent in Larry's forehead is a key identifying feature—has anyone reported seeing someone matching this description?
Larry Frank Basnight, a 45-year-old male, disappeared in June 1985 from Norfolk, Virginia, and has not been seen or heard from in nearly four decades. He is identifiable by a distinctive dent in his forehead and was last known to be in the Norfolk area. Despite the passage of time, investigators continue to seek information that might explain his disappearance or locate his remains.
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evidence
Lead #4Are there any records of activity on Larry's bank accounts or any other leads from the initial 1985 investigation?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP125684. Missing person: Larry Frank Basnight.
Last known contact: 1985-06-15 in Norfolk, Norfolk, VA. Circumstances: LARRY WAS LAST SEEN IN JUNE, 1985.
HE HAS A DENT IN HIS FOREHEAD. Demographics: 45 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Norfolk Police Department | 240712000797 | 2024-07-12.
Timeline of Events
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1985-06-15
Last Known Contact
Larry Frank Basnight was last seen in Norfolk, Virginia in June 1985.
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Case Information
Incident:June 15, 1985
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 15, 1985
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7576643277
You can remain anonymous