Melvin Wayne Delong
Physical Description:
Height: 5'10" – 6'1"
Weight: 175 – 180 pounds
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue (left and right)
Wore Glasses
Race/Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Melvin Wayne Delong was 58 years old when he disappeared from Parkersburg, West Virginia, on January 1, 1993. He was last seen that day and Melvin was reported missing soon afterward, but no sign of him has ever been found.
The circumstances of Melvin’s disappearance remain unknown. Despite the passage of time, few details have been made public. His case remains unsolved, and those who knew him are still left searching for answers after all these years.
What You Can Do
If you know anything about what happened to Melvin Wayne Delong or where he might be, please contact the Parkersburg Police Department at (304) 424-8444.
He is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under case number MP40649.
Though decades have passed, Melvin’s case remains open. Even the smallest piece of information could help bring long-awaited answers to his family and friends who have never stopped hoping for the truth.
Behind the Scenes of the Project
On April 1, 2025, a FOIA request was submitted regarding the disappearance of Melvin Wayne DeLong. When no response was received, a follow-up letter was sent on April 30.
As of now, no reply has been received, and no records have been provided.
Melvin’s case has remained unsolved for decades, and the absence of documentation only deepens the uncertainty. We continue to seek information, holding onto hope that renewed attention may bring clarity to his story.