In the coastal community of Longs, South Carolina, the life of 38-year-old Jaby Darryl Cox took a mysterious turn on January 20, 2002, the last day he was ever seen. A man described as being between 6 feet and 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing between 190 and 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, vanished from his residence on Highway 9. Adding to the perplexing nature of his disappearance, his car remained parked in the driveway, an ordinary detail that marked the beginning of an enduring
mystery. The scene offered no immediate clues, only a profound and unsettling void that would continue for years to come for his family and friends.
The formal investigation into Jaby's whereabouts commenced a few days after he was last seen, when his wife filed a missing person report with the Horry County Police Department on January 23, 2002. Her concern was escalated by a deeply disturbing email she reportedly received, which contained a suicide note and what was purported to be Jaby's last will and testament. This alarming discovery prompted law enforcement to conduct a thorough search of his home. However, the search yielded no signs of foul play or any evidence to suggest a suicide had occurred within the residence, leaving investigators and loved ones with a deeply unsettling and unresolved situation.
Over the years, the investigation into Jaby Cox's disappearance has remained open, with law enforcement interviewing family members and friends in a persistent effort to uncover any information that might lead to his location. Despite these ongoing efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown, and the case is classified as an endangered missing person. The initial report, prompted by the distressing email, has never been substantiated by physical evidence found at his home. The presence of his vehicle in the driveway, coupled with a lack of any subsequent financial activity or communication, has created a long-standing and painful mystery that continues to trouble his family and the investigators dedicated to bringing closure to this case.Last Seen: Jan 20, 2002
