Name: George W. Nicholson
Age: 82 years old
Last Seen: June 29, 2011
Location: Tunica, Mississippi
Status: Still missing
Case Information
82 year old George Nicholson was last known to be in Tunica, Mississippi on June 29, 2011. He disappeared after leaving home to travel to the Horseshoe Casino.
Background
George grew up in Collierville and is a third-generation water well digger. He lives at 2915 Harrell Road in Arlington, Tennessee with his wife of 62 years, Mary, and their dog Trix.
He is in the early stages of dementia.
Disappearance
At approximately 10:00 am on June 29, 2011, George Nicholson left his home in Arlington, Tennessee to head to the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, Mississippi, a 62 mile trip he made regularly.
George was last seen on Airways and Millbranch in his truck, a red 2005 Sierra with Tennessee Tag #779JLP, when he stopped to ask for directions to the casino.
George never made it to the casino, and hadn’t been heard from since.
Investigation
George did not have a cell phone with him.
Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the Horseshoe Casino, but George never arrived.
It was later determined that George stopped at least three times to ask for directions. Each time he headed out in the right direction, but apparently got turned around.
One witness claims to have seen someone matching his description around 5:00 pm on June 29, driving northbound on I-55 near Hernando, though this sighting has not been confirmed.
A month after he went missing his truck was found in a ditch at Harding Point in Tunica, Mississippi. Both the driver and passenger windows were rolled halfway down. The keys were still in the ignition, but George’s wallet and identification were missing.
Searches of the area were conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies, but officials found no further clues as to his whereabouts.
One witness says they saw George after he left his vehicle, and says he led him out to a levee before letting him continue on his way.
Appearance
White male with gray hair and brown eyes. George stands 6’0 tall and weighs 169 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
George was last seen wearing a blue and white checkered shirt, blue jeans, and a camouflage hat. He might also be wearing a black jacket.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of George Nicholson please contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at (901) 466-3918.
Agency case number 1100008979.
Resources & Further Information
George W Nicholson – NamUs
Husband of 62 Years Still Missing After Six Months – Local Memphis
Fears Gnaw At Family Of Missing Octogenarian From Arlington – The Commercial Appeal
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