Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
298 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Moses Hobgood Jr. missing person case profile photo

Moses Hobgood Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pittsboro, North Carolina on Dec 24, 1999

Victim Details

May 12, 2010

Dec 12, 2019

Moses

Hobgood Jr.

73

47

68 inches

200 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Dec 24, 1999

Pittsboro

North Carolina

Chatham County

8536

Chatham County Sheriff's Office

Pittsboro

North Carolina

Chatham County

27312

Rodney West

Lieutenant

295 West Street, North Carolina

9195483884

County

Law Enforcement

00-000160

Chatham County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7119) and 4 other sources
It was on Christmas Eve in 1999 that 47-year-old Moses Hobgood Jr., known to some as 'Lil Moe,' was last seen. This male, a resident of Pittsboro, North Carolina, was at a friend's house in the area of Mule Road during the evening hours. From that point on, no one has reported hearing from him again. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Black male with graying black hair and brown eyes. He stood at 5'8' and weighed around 200 pounds. Distinctive features included having a light complexion and two piercings in his left ear. He was also known for consistently wearing gold jewelry.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with very few details available to the public. His case was officially created in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on May 12, 2010. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency assigned to his case. Over the years, the available information about what might have happened to him has been sparse, leaving his family and community with many unanswered questions.

The passage of time has not brought any resolution to the case of Moses Hobgood Jr. His disappearance is a long-standing cold case in Chatham County. The lack of new leads or information has made it difficult for investigators to make any significant progress. The overview of this case is one of an individual who seemingly vanished without a trace from a familiar setting on a holiday, and the subsequent years have unfortunately not yielded the answers needed to bring closure to his loved ones.
Last Seen: Dec 24, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • 3973DMNC - Moses Hobgood Jr. - Doe Network
  • Moses Hobgood Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Moses Hobgood Jr.
  • Moses Hobgood Jr. Missing Person Flyer | Pittsboro, North Carolina ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
    UP59409 • Found Jun 14, 2000
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 48–62 vs 47
    Race 100%Black
    Location 50%246 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 85%150–165 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Savannah, Georgia - unidentified case UP116639
    John Doe — Savannah, Georgia
    UP116639 • Found Jun 12, 2001
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 48%274 mi away
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 75%145–155 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Lil Moe's case has always puzzled me, especially since he vanished on Christmas Eve - a time when... ...Read More
    06/13/2023
    Has anyone here dug into Lil Moe's jewelry angle? I've been going through old articles and forums... ...Read More
    03/07/2023

    Other Missing Cases from North Carolina

    Jesse Myers missing person case in Wilkesboro, North Carolina

    Jesse Myers

    Missing: Jul 11, 1983
    The evening of July 11, 1983, began like any other for 36-year-old Jesse James Myers at his home in ...Read More
    Terry Westerfield missing person case in Fayetteville, North Carolina

    Terry Westerfield

    Missing: Sep 12, 1964
    On a September evening in 1964, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, 11-year-old Terry Lee Westerfield ...Read More
    David Mcmicken missing person case in Washington, North Carolina

    David Mcmicken

    Missing: Dec 10, 1982
    On a December night in 1982, the lives of three families in Beaufort County, North Carolina, were ...Read More
    Galion N. Leak missing person case in Red Spring, North Carolina

    Galion N. Leak

    Missing: Sep 14, 2002
    In the late summer of 2002, a family in Red Spring, North Carolina, watched as their loved one ...Read More
    Kaedian Allen missing person case in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

    Kaedian Allen

    Missing: May 31, 2024
    In the late hours of May 31, 2024, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 19-year-old Kaedian Tyshaun ...Read More
    Edward Hubbard missing person case in Greensboro, North Carolina

    Edward Hubbard

    Missing: Jun 16, 2026
    On June 16, 2026, the life of 53-year-old Edward Lorenzo Hubbard took a turn into uncertainty when ...Read More
    Lamont Morrow missing person case in Durham, North Carolina

    Lamont Morrow

    Missing: Jan 16, 2026
    In the winter of 2026, the community of Durham, North Carolina, was filled with concern and ...Read More