On August 20, 2001, 31-year-old Alvin Woodrow Palmer, Jr., known to his loved ones as "Brother," disappeared from Richton, Mississippi. That morning, he left his mother's house with a friend, Kenny Shaw. In the early afternoon, the two stopped at Brewer Grocery, a convenience store on Highway 42 East, just outside of Richton. While there, Palmer got into a faded black or dark blue 1990s model Nissan or Pontiac Grand Am that had at least one other person inside. He told his friend he would be back shortly, but he was never seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, Palmer was described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 165 pounds. He had distinctive marks on his forehead and numerous scars on one of his legs from the knee down. He was last seen wearing faded black jeans and athletic shoes.
The years following Alvin Palmer, Jr.'s disappearance have been marked by his family's relentless search for answers and the pain of not knowing what happened to him. His mother, Linda Palmer, has been a vocal advocate, writing letters to local newspapers to keep his case in the public eye. The family offered a reward for information, starting at $1,000 and eventually increasing it to $10,000, hoping to generate leads. Despite their efforts, only rumors that led to dead ends surfaced. The constant uncertainty took a heavy toll on his family; his mother spoke of the torment of her mind never stopping and waking up throughout the night. Tragically, Alvin's father, Alvin Palmer, Sr., passed away in 2011 without ever learning the fate of his son.
The investigation into Alvin Palmer, Jr.'s disappearance has remained open with the Perry County Sheriff's Office. Over the years, law enforcement has investigated various leads, including a renewed effort in 2019, though these did not result in a breakthrough. The case is a painful reminder of the unknown, a story without a final chapter for a family who has endured decades of heartache. The central mystery of what happened after he stepped into that faded vehicle outside a convenience store continues to be an active investigation. His family has expressed their belief that he was likely a victim of foul play and their primary wish is to locate him and bring him home.
Last Seen: Aug 20, 2001
