In the spring of 1992, 49-year-old Roger Kay Liles, a self-employed man, disappeared from his Nashville, Tennessee apartment, leaving behind a life seemingly interrupted mid-moment. On May 5, 1992, he was last seen at his residence located in the 500 block of Cedar Lane. That morning, he had a telephone conversation with his physical therapist who called to reschedule an appointment.
Two days later, Roger was expected at a family reunion, an engagement he would never keep, marking the beginning of a mystery that has now spanned decades. Roger was a physically imposing man, standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 260 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He wore a full beard and had a distinctive tattoo on his arm that read 'Born to Lose,' as well as a metal pin in his upper arm.
The days following his last known contact only deepened the concern for his welfare. On May 11, friends went to another house he owned in Antioch and discovered his car parked in the driveway with the keys locked inside. Back at his Cedar Lane apartment, the scene was unsettlingly normal, suggesting a sudden departure. The morning newspaper and dishes were left on his table, and his glasses had been left behind. There were no indications of a struggle or any forced entry into his home. Adding to the perplexing circumstances, Roger's Schnauzer dog was found in Nashboro Village, a considerable distance of six miles from his apartment.
Despite the passage of time, the case of Roger Kay Liles remains an active and unresolved investigation, with authorities suspecting foul play in his disappearance. The collection of clues paints a puzzling picture: a man who seemingly vanished from his daily routine without a trace, leaving behind his vehicle and personal belongings. The discovery of his dog so far from home adds another layer of questions to an already complex case. The absence of any signs of a struggle within his residence suggests he may have left with someone he knew or under a pretense that did not immediately raise alarm. The official report of his disappearance was filed on May 13, 1992, and the case has since become one of Nashville's enduring cold cases, leaving his family and community without answers.Last Seen: May 5, 1992
