2026 Missing
Victor Pittman
Missing since: January 9, 2026
Black male
hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Age (at time of disappearance): 28
Pittman was last seen on January 9, 2026, by family in Pascagoula, Mississippi. On March 16, 2026, Pascagoula Police Department sought the public’s assistance in locating Pittman via social media and news media posts. Pittman’s family states that he suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgment and are concerned for his welfare.
Investigating Agency Information:
Pascagoula Police Department
(228)762-2211
BRayden Saunders
Missing since: January 30, 2026
White male (Juvenile)
Hair: Brown
Saunders was last seen on the morning of January 30, 2026, by his family in Columbia, Mississippi. Authorities believe he may be trying to get to the Tyler, Texas area. Saunders has been listed on N.C.I.C. and is considered a missing and endangered juvenile.
Investigating Agency INformation:
Columbia Police Department
(601)736-8204 (Ext. 0)
Lainey Griggs
Missing since: January 31, 2026
Female
Age (at time of disappearance): 18
Griggs was last seen on January 31, 2026 in Moss point, Mississippi. On February 10, 2026, she was added to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children website. She will remain on our site until she is removed from NCMEC. Griggs may travel to the Slidell, Louisiana area and may also be wearing glasses now.
Investigating Agency Information:
Moss Point Police Department
(228)475-1711
NCMEC ID#: 2076510
Javier Hoard
Missing since: February 2026
Black female
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5’7’’
Weight: 110 lbs.
Age (at time of disappearance): 28
Hoard was reported missing by family to Pearl Police Department in 2024. A family member was informed that Hoard had possibly been working at the Rally’s in South Jackson, Mississippi. Jackson Police Department detectives followed up by speaking with management at Rally’s who stated that Hoard had quit working there in February 2026. She has not been seen since. Hoard’s family is concerned about her welfare.
Investigating Agency Information:
Jackson Police Department
(601)960-1234
NamUs ID#: MP157190
Billy Wayne Sullivan
Missing since: Early 2026
White male
Hair: Graying, blonde
Eyes: Hazel
Height: 5’6’’
Weight: 135 ± lbs.
Age (at time of disappearance): 69
The exact date of last contact for Mr. Sullivan is unknown. He is known to ride his bike and walk around Mt. Olive and Magee, Mississippi. Locals state that the last time they had seen him range from three weeks to three months. Few details are available regarding his case.
Investigating Agency Information:
Covington County Sheriff’s Department
(601)765-8281
Brendshae Bethune
Missing since: February 17, 2026
Black female
Hair: Multicolored braids
Eyes: Brown
Age (at time of disappearance): 17
Bethune was last seen on February 17, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi. She may still be in the Jackson area or may travel to Flora, Mississippi. Bethune may be going by the name “shae”. On February 19, 2026, Bethune was added to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children website. She will remain on our site until she is removed from NCMEC.
Investigating Agency Information:
Jackson Police Department
(601)960-1234
NCMEC ID#: 2077811
Abraham Kogo
Missing since: March 2026
Black male
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Age (at time of disappearance): 45
Kogo was reported missing to Jackson Police Department and an investigation began on April 1, 2026. Detectives were advised by the reporting party that they had last had contact with Kogo in September of 2025. Detectives went to Kogo’s last known address on Claiborne Avenue in Jackson. A neighbor stated that they had possibly last seen Kogo around March 20-22, 2026; however, detectives state that this sighting has not been confirmed. Kogo is a Kenyan National and has been living in the United States since 2012.
Investigating Agency Information:
Jackson Police Department
(769)209-7439
Lottie Fair
Missing since: March 26, 2026
Black female
Hair: Black, braided
Eyes: Brown
Height: 4’11’’
Age (at time of disappearance): 16
Last seen wearing: black hoodie and unknown other clothing
Fair was last seen at her residence at 1011 Tom-Cliff Lane in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, at about 8:40 a.m. on March 26, 2026. She could possibly be accompanied by a female, Ta’Nyah Price, who lives nearby. Fair takes medication but may not have it with her which could impair her judgment.
Investigating Agency Information:
Copiah County Sheriff’s Department
(601)894-3011
Emily Smith
Missing since: April 26, 2026
White Female
Hair: Red
Eyes: Brown
Height: 5’3’’
Weight: 110 lbs.
Age (at time of disappearance): 14
Smith was last seen at her home on Causeyville Road in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. She is considered a runaway and is believed to have left the state of Mississippi.
Investigating Agency Information:
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department
(601)482-9806
Willie Taylor III
Missing since: April 26, 2026
Black male
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Age (at time of disappearance): 36
Last seen wearing: Black/joggers
Distinguishing Feature(s): walks with a limp and has partial hearing loss
Taylor was last seen at around 8:30 a.m. on April 26, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi. No further information was made available by investigators.
Investigating Agency Information:
Jackson Police Department:
(601)960-1800
(769)209-7439