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 since 2007—has it ever been located or spotted anywhere?
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timeline
Lead #2Six-month gap between last contact (May 2007) and discovery of disappearance (November 2007)—what happened during those months?
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clue
Lead #3Home undisturbed with no packed belongings suggests possible voluntary departure or sudden emergency rather than abduction.
Carlton Mccarthy Ireland, a 54-year-old man, disappeared from his residence in Zephyrhills, Florida sometime between May and November 2007. His red Toyota Tercel was also missing, and his home showed no signs of disturbance or that he had packed personal belongings. Nearly two decades later, Carlton remains missing with no confirmed sightings, vehicle recovery, or contact from anyone who knew him.
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person
Lead #4Why was Carlton not reported missing until November despite last contact in May—were there concerns about him before discovery?
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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 County, Florida.
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2007-11-03
Disappearance Discovered
Family member visited Carlton's residence and found him and his red Toyota Tercel missing. Home appeared undisturbed with no signs he had taken personal belongings.
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2007
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2007
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
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