Found Deceased VA - Larry Hinchee, 54, Martinsville, 24 March 2018

[Paddleboarder]

This past weekend that area was bombarded with snow. The race in Martinsville was cancelled. At 4 am, I don't know if the snow had started yet.

I live nearby. The snow started Saturday afternoon.

 

[Paddleboarder]

The neighborhood looks very nice and safe. Peaceful and quiet. He disappears in the wee, wee hours of the morning on Saturday, March 24, 2018, if I am not mistaken. His wife awakens at approximately 4:30 a.m. and finds that he is not home, but his vehicle and belongings (including phone) are at home. She notifies PD later that day. At what time, precisely, did she notify PD? As I asked before, who else lives in the home? How long has he been married? How long has he resided at this particular address? Does he have friends in the neighborhood?

“Hinchee’s wife woke up at 4 a.m. and saw his wallet, cellphone and keys inside the house, as well as his car in the driveway, but her husband was nowhere to be found. That’s when she contacted police.”

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com...cle_1341a648-321e-11e8-8a6a-23b16dcf9b06.html

 

[Razz]

I live nearby. The snow started Saturday afternoon.

Is there still snow on the ground? Could be he's underneath a snowdrift.

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[KatzEye]

This link is O/T, but is it true Martinsville only got 2 - 3 inches of snow on Saturday ? Still, low temps were in the 20s Sat. & Sun.

http://myfox8.com/2018/03/25/snow-b...y-truck-and-cup-races-postponed-until-monday/

 

[keeleydoll]

This link is O/T, but is it true Martinsville only got 2 - 3 inches of snow on Saturday ? Still, low temps were in the 20s Sat. & Sun.

http://myfox8.com/2018/03/25/snow-b...y-truck-and-cup-races-postponed-until-monday/

https://www.weather.gov/rnk/SnowfallAmountsfromMarch24-25th2018


Personal experience only but I’m in one of the 4-6” bands and because of the warm ground, the mix of snow and sleet and the wet heavy snow we didn’t have more than 2” on the ground at any given time.


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[Timekeeper65]

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com...cle_1341a648-321e-11e8-8a6a-23b16dcf9b06.html

“A neighbor saw him walking up Glade Street about 2 a.m.,” Fincher said. “But him out walking at night was nothing unusual, as he would frequently walk at night after he got off work.”

He’s gotta be out there somewhere. Right? I believe he is incapacitated somewhere. Do not suspect foul play here.

 

[Paddleboarder]

Is there still snow on the ground? Could be he's underneath a snowdrift.

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No, it warmed up quickly and all of it is gone.

 

[Paddleboarder]

This was taken Sunday morning at 7:14. We got about 4 inches.

 

[KatzEye]

Nothing really new, just a few quotes from neighbors.

https://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/southside/search-continues-for-missing-martinsville-man?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=anstaett

 

[Razz]

This was taken Sunday morning at 7:14. We got about 4 inches.

Dang. That looks like quite a bit of snow. Maybe he slipped and fell while walking. I'm thinking he may be close to home. Because of the snowfall, would the dogs be able to pick up his scent?

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[KatzEye]

Interesting new comments on this article. Remember, we can't discuss them here.

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/news/missing-martinsville-man-seen-in-neighborhood-before-he-disappeared/article_1341a648-321e-11e8-8a6a-23b16dcf9b06.html

 

[cybervampira]

Police: Body presumably belongs missing Martinsville man
http://wset.com/news/local/police-body-presumably-belongs-missing-martinsville-man
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) - Martinsville Police say a man's body was found Saturday afternoon.

Police were called to a wooded area of Barrows Mill Road.

Officials say the body is presumed to be Larry Hinchee, and was found about 1.5 miles from his home.

Martinsville VA PD Post: https://www.facebook.com/MartinsvillePD/posts/2072380809500468
Copy of Media Release - Body Found
On the afternoon of Saturday, March 31st, the body of a deceased male was found in a wooded area off of Barrows Mill Road. Henry County Sheriff’s deputies and investigators were on scene within minutes and began an immediate investigation. Because the location was 1.5 miles from the residence of Martinsville’s missing person, Henry County Investigators contacted the investigations unit of the Martinsville Police Department. The body is presumed to be that of missing person Larry Hinchee, who was last seen on foot in the early morning of Saturday, March 24th. The family of the missing person has been notified. The body was transported to the Medical Examiner's office in Roanoke, so that cause of death and official identification could be determined. Henry County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation, which is ongoing. More information will be release when available; however for now, no further information will be released by either the Henry County Sheriff’s Office or the Martinsville Police Department.

 

[Paddleboarder]

Tragically, the body of Larry Hinchee was recovered on the afternoon of March 31, 2018 in a ditch off of Barrows Mill Road - approximately 1.5 miles from his home. A group of Larry’s Navy friends came to Martinsville to help with the search and located his remains. A cause of death has not yet been determined.

https://www.facebook.com/MissingPiecesNetwork/posts/1801182586854578

 

[KatzEye]

The human remains found off of Barrows Mill Road on Saturday are those of Larry Hinchee, according to officials with the Martinsville Police Department.]

The medical examiner's office is continuing to investigate his cause of death.

https://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/southside/remains-identified-as-missing-martinsville-man

 

[alexwood]

His death was accidental, due to hypothermia.

Investigators say Hinchee's death was an accident