The Vanishing of Lowell Daughenbaugh: A Cold Case from Surry County That Still Haunts

The Last Known Moments

On January 5, 1987, 38-year-old Lowell Vern Daughenbaugh was last seen in Surry County, North Carolina, packing his belongings into his gold 1973 Chevrolet truck. He intended to drive to Houston, Texas, to contact a friend and seek employment as a tractor-trailer driver. However, he never arrived in Texas and has not been seen since.

Discovery of the Abandoned Vehicle

In March 1987, two months after his disappearance, Daughenbaugh's truck was found abandoned at the Dixie Truck Stop off Interstate 77 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The keys were still in the ignition, but none of his belongings were inside the vehicle. There was no sign of Daughenbaugh at the scene.

Physical Description and Identifying Marks

Daughenbaugh was a Caucasian male, standing 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He had brown hair and blue eyes. Distinguishing features included a scar and a birthmark on his back. He also had several tattoos: a panther design, a heart with "Love Forever," a devil design, and a heart with the words "Mom, Dad."

Investigative Efforts and Leads

Following his disappearance, the Surry County Sheriff's Department initiated an investigation. In June 2011, new leads took the case to Michigan, but these were eventually exhausted. The sheriff's office received numerous leads from different states attempting to match Daughenbaugh's description to ongoing investigations, but all have been exhausted. ...Read More

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