In the small town of Shelby, Alabama, a man named Olen 'Guy' Kirby was a familiar sight to many. Known for selling Mason Shoes, he would travel throughout Shelby County on foot, though he wouldn't refuse a ride if one was offered. At 46 years old, Guy was a white male, standing 5'11' and weighing around 240 pounds, with black hair and blue eyes. He had a noticeable limp in his right leg.
It was his daily routine to make his rounds selling shoes and then return home each evening. However, on March 13, 1975, Guy Kirby did not come home, and the day's events leading up to his disappearance have been the subject of a long-standing mystery.
On that Thursday, Guy was seen in the town of Shelby before sunset, riding in a truck with a group of people. Later that evening, he was reportedly sighted again near State Road 25 in the vicinity of Calera. It is believed he had plans to attend a revival service in the Alabaster area that night. These last known sightings paint a fragmented picture of his final movements. His failure to return home was out of character, and as the days turned into weeks, and then years, his case grew cold, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions.
The disappearance of Guy Kirby is an enduring cold case that has spanned decades. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has investigated his disappearance, but despite the passage of time, no definitive answers have been found regarding what happened to him. The individuals he was last seen with in the truck have since passed away, taking with them any potential information they may have had. His case remains open, a somber reminder of a man who seemingly vanished from his everyday life. The investigation into what happened to Guy Kirby continues, with law enforcement still seeking any information that could finally bring closure to this decades-old mystery.Last Seen: Mar 13, 1975
