# Melanie Metheny: 20 Years Without Answers | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-west-virginia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606770)
Published: 2026-07-18T05:50:32+00:00
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Twenty years ago, Melanie Metheny vanished after dropping off her kids at daycare in Belle—she was last seen July 19, 2006, en route to get a college transcript. Her van was found four days later in Charleston, but she never picked up her children or reached her destination. Despite no definitive answers, investigators are still actively pursuing leads, receiving tips monthly. Melanie, now 41, was 5’3”, 100 lbs, with strawberry blonde hair. If you have any info, contact the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Investigation at 304-357-0556. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/37d99d77ffed891f

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