
The person at the center of this case
Roy Maynard
Justice for Roy Maynard — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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What was Roy's mental and physical state when his friend picked him up downtown? Did he seem disoriented or distressed?
Where exactly was Roy heading when he left the porch? Did he have a destination in mind or favorite places he frequented?
Has anyone reported seeing a man matching Roy's description (5'10", 210 lbs, gray hair, baseball cap, blue jeans) in the area after May 3, 2004?
Roy Maynard, a 55-year-old American Indian male, went missing on May 3, 2004, from Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, after being seen sitting on a friend's porch and believed to have walked away. Despite over two decades passing, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he left voluntarily, became disoriented, or encountered foul play. Anyone with information about Roy's whereabouts or activities that day is urged to contact the Guilford County Sheriff's Office.
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What was the timeline between when the friend dropped Roy off and when he was last seen on the porch the next day?
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NamUs case MP3833. Missing person: Roy Maynard.
Last known contact: 2004-05-03 in Pleasant Garden, Guilford, NC. Circumstances: A friend had seen him walking in the downtown area and took him home.
The next day Maynard was last seen sitting on his friends porch. It is believed he walked away.
Demographics: 55 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 210 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Baseball cap; Clothing: Blue jeans, t-shirt; Footwear: Black shoes. Investigating agency: Guilford County Sheriff's Office | 040510017.
Roy Maynard was last seen sitting on his friend's porch in Pleasant Garden, NC. He is believed to have walked away from this location.
A friend saw Roy walking in the downtown area of Pleasant Garden and took him home.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.