Recovered/Located TN - Allen Helton, Seen December 8, 2022 in Knoxville - Mysterious Text Message

[MajorHoople]

Family receives mysterious text message about missing brother

Allen Helton has been missing since December. He was supposed to pick up a bus ticket, but never did.

www.wbir.com

WBIR - February 27, 2023

"Danny Helton, Allen's older brother, lives in Loudon and says he knew something was wrong when none of his siblings had heard from their brother.

"He called constantly somebody every day. it was two or three times a day," Danny said. "December the eighth was the last contact with him."

In December, Danny said Allen was supposed to get on a Greyhound bus and head to Chicago. Their sister had bought the ticket but Allen never picked it up.

A few days later Danny said he received a message from a woman that said, 'something bad has happened to him. he is no longer with us...'

Danny tried to get more information about the text, but the sender never gave any clarification about what her message was about.

Still, Allen's fiancé says she spoke to Allen during this time.

According to Allen's fiancé, Feb. 3rd was the last time she heard from him. They were planning on meeting for her birthday but they never did."

 

[MajorHoople]

Man Reported Missing After Missing Bus Trip

WBIR - Feb 27, 2023

 

[Ellsbells]

how old is he? sounds all a bit involved and suspicious.

 

[MajorHoople]

how old is he? sounds all a bit involved and suspicious.

That's a good question. I don't know his age, but looking at his photo he looks to be in his late forties. The only news articles I saw came from WBIR or appeared to be copied from WBIR.

 

[iulia]

His NamUs page has been removed. He is marked as Found on East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.

Missing Persons - East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers utilizes modern technology to acquire anonymous online crime tips. You do not have to identify yourself, and may be eligible for a cash reward.

www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org

 

[MajorHoople]

His NamUs page has been removed. He is marked as Found on East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.

Missing Persons - East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers utilizes modern technology to acquire anonymous online crime tips. You do not have to identify yourself, and may be eligible for a cash reward.

www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org

Thanks! - That's good news.

 

[Unsolved]

Well, it does look like he's safe - unfortunately it also looks like he's an inmate(!)

Knox County Tennessee - Sheriff - Inmate Population

sheriff.knoxcountytn.gov

 

[azure]

Well, it does look like he's safe - unfortunately it also looks like he's an inmate(!)

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Knox County Tennessee - Sheriff - Inmate Population

sheriff.knoxcountytn.gov

Oh my gosh, I'm sorry, but your post with his expression is priceless.

I'm glad he's alive and hope he sorts out his legal issues.