Metallica Alerts Fans to Missing College Student, Morgan Dana Harrington: The Criminal Report Daily : Investigation Discovery

October 21, 2009

The heavy metal band Metallica has posted a message on their Web site regarding Morgan Dana Harrington, a Metallica fan and Virginia Tech student who has not been seen since she attended the groups Oct. 17 concert.

"We are deeply concerned about the disappearance of 20-year-old Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington, who was last seen while attending our concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA, on Saturday night," reads the message.

The band is encouraging anyone with information in the case to come forward and contact the authorities.

"Additionally, if you or anyone you know shot video footage or took photos of the concert or audience, please check to see if there is anyone in your photos who might resemble Morgan … Our thoughts are with Morgan and her family for her safe return."

Meanwhile, Morgan's friends have planned a vigil for her scheduled to take place tomorrow night at Northside High school in Roanoke, Virginia. For more information, please visit: www.morgandanaharrington.com.

According to State police spokeswoman Corinne Geller, authorities are continuing to follow up on leads.

Morgan Harrington is described as a white female, 5' 6" tall, weighing 120 pounds, with long blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with "Pantera" written across the front in tan lettering, a black mini skirt, black tights and black knee-high boots.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the University of Virginia Police Department at 434-924-7166; the Virginia State Police at 434-352-3435, or contact authorities by e-mail at bci-appomattox@vsp.virginia.gov.

Related Link:
Morgan Dana Harrington – Where Are You?

Photo Credits: Metallica: Gary Miller/FilmMagic; Morgan Dana Harrington: Contributed

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