Lillard Young Missing Person Case

Apr 16, 2015

Jan 05, 2024

Lillard

Young

75

35

65 inches

69 inches

120 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the late summer of 1985, a 35-year-old man named Lillard Young vanished, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. He was last seen on August 1, 1985, at the Rocky Top Bar in Tazewell, a town nestled in Claiborne County, Tennessee. At the time of his disappearance, Young was described as a white male, standing between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, and weighing between 120 and 150 pounds. He had brown hair and hazel eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and despite the passage of time, his case continues to be an active investigation. Lillard Young's life was not confined to Claiborne County. He had connections to several other counties in Tennessee, including Anderson, Davidson, Grainger, and Hamblen. His ties extended beyond the state lines of Tennessee, reaching into Georgia, Pearl River County in Mississippi, Collier County in Florida, and even as far north as Montgomery County in Ohio. This extensive network of locations has led investigators to consider the possibility that his disappearance could be connected to any of these areas. However, this has also broadened the scope of the investigation, making it a complex and challenging case to solve. The investigation into Lillard Young's disappearance was officially reported to the Claiborne County Sheriff's Department years later, on April 15, 2015. Over the years, law enforcement has pursued various leads, but none have resulted in a breakthrough. The lack of significant progress has left his family and community with unanswered questions and a sense of unresolved loss. His case is a poignant reminder of the many individuals who have gone missing, leaving behind loved ones to grapple with the uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving a cold case that has puzzled investigators for years and a family still searching for answers.

Aug 01, 1985

Tazewell

Tennessee

Claiborne County

37879

No

16533

Claiborne County Sheriff's Deptartment

Tazewell

Tennessee

Claiborne County

37879

Bradley Duncan

Detective

1740 Main Street, Tennessee

4236263385

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.claibornecountysheriff.com/

2015-04-8617

2015-04-15

Claiborne County Sheriff's Deptartment

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/12/2026