Deborah Darlene Hunter
Deborah Darlene Hunter was last seen on July 2, 2012, in downtown Charleston, West Virginia. Originally from Boone County, Deborah had recently returned to West Virginia from Florida to be closer to her family and her grandchild. During that time, she was staying at a local shelter.
One summer day, Deborah left the shelter and never came back. When staff realized she was missing, they reached out to her family, and she was officially reported missing shortly after. There were some unconfirmed reports of her possibly being seen in Madison, West Virginia, around the same time, but nothing was ever verified. Since her disappearance, there has been no digital activity or signs of her.
Her case remains open and unresolved.
Physical Description
Height: 5'4" - 5'7"
Weight: 125 - 140 pounds
Hair Color: Blonde/Strawberry
Eye Color: Blue
Distinguishing Features: Previously broken right arm
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Deborah Darlene Hunter, please contact the Charleston Police Department at (304) 348-6480.
Deborah is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP34789.
Even after all these years, Deborah’s story matters. Any piece of information, no matter how small, could help provide long-awaited answers.
Behind the Scenes of the Project
Our recent FOIA request was denied due to the case being classified as open and active. While records cannot be released at this time, we view this as a positive sign that law enforcement is continuing to investigate and protect the integrity of the case.