The disappearance of 57-year-old Jody Arlon Perri from his home in Grangeville, Idaho, on January 13, 2016, has left his family and community searching for answers. Perri, a man described by those who knew him as a recluse, has not been seen or heard from since that winter day. His case remains open, a painful and unresolved mystery for his loved ones. Few details are publicly available regarding the specific circumstances of his disappearance, which adds to the difficulty of the case. The Idaho County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, hoping for a breakthrough that will shed light on what happened to him.
According to investigators, Jody Perri was known to be wary of people and the government. He reportedly did not use credit cards or a cell phone and preferred to use silver for transactions. It was also believed that he had a stockpile of silver and firearms. A neighbor reported seeing Perri getting into a vehicle with an individual who had visited him on previous occasions. This individual was someone Perri had reportedly expressed suspicions about. It has been noted that at the time of his disappearance, the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation in Oregon was ongoing, and there is some indication that the person Perri was last seen with may have tried to involve him in that activism.
What makes Jody Perri's disappearance particularly concerning to investigators and his family is that he was deeply devoted to his animals and it was highly uncharacteristic for him to leave them unattended. When his family searched his home after he was reported missing, they did not find the stockpiles of silver and guns he was believed to have possessed. Perri is a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he stood at 5'6" and weighed 140 pounds. He has distinct scars on both of his calves and his left ankle, as well as a tattoo on his right shoulder. He commonly wore flannel shirts, Levi's jeans, and pull-on style motorcycle boots. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Jody Perri is encouraged to contact the Idaho County Sheriff's Office.
Last Seen: Jan 13, 2016
