The person at the center of this case
Carlton Mccarthy Ireland
Missing Person · Open
19 years waiting · since 2007
Missing Person: Carlton Mccarthy Ireland
Justice for Carlton Mccarthy Ireland — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Red Toyota Tercel missing along with Carlton—has this vehicle ever been located or spotted anywhere?
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clue
Lead #2Why did Carlton have no contact with family for six months before being reported missing—was he isolated or in distress?
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evidence
Lead #3Home appeared undisturbed with no belongings taken—does this suggest sudden departure or abduction?
Carlton Mccarthy Ireland, a 54-year-old man, disappeared from his residence in Zephyrhills, Florida sometime between May and November 2007. His home appeared undisturbed with no signs he had taken personal belongings, and his red Toyota Tercel was also missing. Despite nearly two decades of investigation, no credible sightings, contact, or evidence of his whereabouts have emerged, leaving fundamental questions about whether he left voluntarily or met with foul play.
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timeline
Lead #4The six-month gap between last contact and the missing person report—what triggered the family visit in November?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP70461. Missing person: Carlton Mccarthy Ireland.
Last known contact: 2007-05-01 in Zephyrhills, Pasco, FL. Circumstances: A family member of Mr.
Ireland attempted to visit him at his residence in Zephyrhills, Florida on 11/03/2007 after not speaking with him since 05/2007. When she arrived at his residence, Mr.
Ireland and his vehicle (red Toyota Tercel) were not at the residence. Carlton's residence appeared to be undisturbed.
There were no indicators that Carlton had taken any personal belongings with him. It is unknown what Carlton was wearing at the time of disappearance.
There was no indicator that Mr. Ireland had left the United States.
No one has had contact with him or his vehicle since the initial report was made. Demographics: 54 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: It is unknown what Carlton was wearing at the time of disappearance..
Investigating agency: Zephyrhills Police Department | 2007-6692 | 2007-11-03.
Timeline of Events
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2007-05-01
Last Known Contact
Last communication with Carlton Mccarthy Ireland in Zephyrhills, Pasco, FL
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2007-11-03
Disappearance Reported
Family member visited residence and found Carlton and his red Toyota Tercel missing; home appeared undisturbed with no personal belongings taken
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2007
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2007
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8137800050
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