Missing 65-year-old Lynchburg man found dead

Foul play is not suspected in connection with his death

Lynchburg police (WSLS)

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The search for a missing man ended as police found him dead on Tuesday morning.

At 6:37 a.m., officers responded to the 1800 block of James Street for a person check and found the body of Victor Gosnell, who was last seen Sunday night.

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Police said that while his cause of death remains under investigation, foul play is not suspected at this time.


ORIGINAL STORY

The Lynchburg Police Department needs your help to find a missing man.

Police said 65-year-old Victor Monroe Gosnell was last seen in his Lynchburg home late Sunday night. He may possibly be driving a red 2015 Buick sedan with Virginia registration UWU-5214.

According to authorities, Gosnell is a white man who wears glasses with brown hair, brown eyes and a scar in the center of his forehead. He is 6 feet tall and weighs about 200 pounds.

Anyone with information on Gosnell’s location is asked to call Detective Bond at 434-455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. You can also submit an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Lynchburg police said they have not received an approved photo of Gosnell at this time.


About the Author

Nicole Del Rosario joined WSLS 10 in August 2020.

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