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Missing person who abandoned religious group at Virginia gas station found dead in well

Crystal Graham
Graham Norris Horne
Images courtesy Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office

A body recovered in a well in Mecklenburg County was identified as Graham Norris Horne, 21, a man who had been reported missing approximately one month ago.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond notified investigators on Tuesday that the body was identified by fingerprints.

First responders were dispatched to the scene at 12:17 p.m. on Monday. They were able to enter the well and recover the body.

Horne had been reported missing on Aug. 15. He was traveling with a faith-based group and stopped at Simmons Truck Stop in Bracey to get fuel. Graham allegedly got into a disagreement with some of the people he was traveling with and walked away. He did not have a phone or any ties to the community.

This is still an active investigation, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

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