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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Lead #1What were Larry's circumstances and activities in the weeks leading up to his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the last people to see or speak with Larry on June 15, 1985?
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clue
Lead #3The distinctive dent in his forehead is a notable identifying feature—has anyone reported seeing a man matching this description?
Larry Frank Basnight, a 45-year-old man, disappeared in June 1985 from Norfolk, Virginia, and has not been located for nearly four decades. He was last seen on June 15, 1985, and is described as a Black male, 5'9", 160 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive dent in his forehead. The Norfolk Police Department continues to seek information from anyone who may have encountered him or have knowledge of his disappearance.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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Lead #4Why was there a gap in reporting his disappearance, and when was he officially reported missing?
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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 of 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 on June 15, 1985.
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Case Information
Incident:June 15, 1985
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 15, 1985
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7576643277
You can remain anonymous