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Larry Mccloud Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hardeeville, South Carolina on Mar 5, 2001

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 28, 2020

Larry

Mccloud

66

41

67 inches

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Mar 5, 2001

Hardeeville

South Carolina

Jasper County

6694

Jasper County Sheriff's Office

Ridgeland

South Carolina

Jasper County

29936

12008 N Jacob Smart Blvd, , SC 29936, South Carolina

8437267777

County

Law Enforcement

01-2327

Jasper County Sheriff's Office

5194

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP817) and 4 other sources
In the early spring of 2001, the community of Hardeeville, South Carolina, became the backdrop for a quiet and perplexing mystery with the disappearance of Larry Cornell McCloud. At 41 years old, McCloud was navigating a difficult period in his life. He was residing in an abandoned house in Jasper County, a space devoid of basic utilities like electricity. Friends and family were aware of his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, and he was known to frequent local drug hangouts. Despite his challenging circumstances, he maintained a connection with his family. He had a known pattern of occasionally leaving Hardeeville for short periods to go to Savannah, Georgia, but he had never been out of touch with his loved ones for an extended time.

The last confirmed sighting of McCloud by his family occurred around March 5, 2001, though some accounts suggest he may have vanished in February of that year. In the days leading up to his disappearance, it was discovered that he had been involved in a physical altercation, though investigators have been unable to determine if this fight was connected to him going missing. Concern for his welfare grew slowly, as it wasn't entirely unusual for him to be out of sight for short durations. However, as days turned into weeks, the silence from McCloud became deeply unsettling. A formal report of his disappearance was not filed until May 23, 2001, more than two months after he was last seen, a delay that may have impacted the early stages of the investigation.

When authorities began to look into his disappearance, they found all of his personal belongings left behind in the abandoned house he called home. The fact that he had left everything behind suggested his departure was abrupt and not of his own planning. This detail, combined with his lifestyle and the altercation prior to his vanishing, has led investigators to believe that foul play could be a possibility in his case. For over two decades, there have been no solid leads or answers in the disappearance of Larry McCloud. The lack of resolution has left a lingering question in the Hardeeville community and an unending ache in the hearts of his family. The case of Larry Cornell McCloud is an overview of a man facing personal hardships who vanished without a trace, leaving behind only his possessions and a mystery that endures.
Last Seen: Mar 5, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Larry Cornell McCloud - The Charley Project
  • Larry Cornell McCloud- South Carolina- 2001
  • Larry McCloud | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Larry McCloud Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    87%Strong
    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 41
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%14 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%145–155 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown

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