melvin owens

Missing since: April 27, 2016

Black male

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

Height: 5’6’’

Weight: 230 lbs.

Age (at time of disappearance): 50

Last seen wearing: black hat, white shirt, black pants, black shoes

case details:

Owens was last seen at a nightclub in Cruger, Mississippi on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016. His tan Chevrolet Malibu was later found stuck and abandoned on County Road 75 in Carroll County, Mississippi. A security camera from a nearby hunting club recorded footage of Owens’ vehicle passing the club; however, there is no footage of a car or person leaving the area after Owens’ car is seen driving down the road. Authorities performed searches of the area on foot and with helicopters finding no sign of Owens. According to law enforcement, no footprints were found around the vehicle when it was located. As of 2019, authorities stated that there has not been a single lead turned in regarding Owens’ disappearance. He has not been seen or heard from since. Owens’ case remains unsolved at this time.

Investigating Agency Information:

Carroll County Sheriff’s Department

(662)237-9284

Crime Stoppers

(800)222-8477

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