Louis Charles Burroughs, known affectionately to friends and family as L.C., was a respected 74-year-old business owner in Millen, Georgia. He owned the L.C. Burroughs Junkyard, a business he established after moving his family from New York City to Georgia in the 1970s. Before opening the junkyard, he had operated a restaurant in New York and a grocery store in Georgia. A beloved figure in his community, he was known for his willingness to help others, even extending credit at his grocery store or using his tow truck to help people in the middle of the night. The exact date of his disappearance is unknown, but he was last heard from in the fall of 2013.
On the morning he vanished, Mr. Burroughs followed his daily routine, which included going to get breakfast and playing his numbers. He was last seen getting gas at approximately 7 a.m. Later that morning, he was on a phone call while arriving at his junkyard when the person on the other end of the line overheard him get into an argument with someone about stolen car parts. The call was abruptly disconnected, and Mr. Burroughs was never heard from again. His truck was later discovered on his property with the door ajar and the keys still in the ignition.
Prior to his disappearance, Mr. Burroughs had expressed concerns about thefts from his junkyard, specifically car batteries and other parts, and had mentioned his intention to report the incidents to the police. He had also spoken about feeling pressured to sell his junkyard, which he had no desire to do. His family believes he may have encountered individuals stealing from his property on the day he went missing. In the years following his disappearance, his family has held vigils and released balloons to honor his memory, holding onto hope for answers. A significant reward has been offered for any information that could lead to a resolution in his case, which remains unsolved. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation continues to have the case open and is seeking information from the public.
Last Seen: Sep 26, 2013
