On October 23, 2008, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, a 41-year-old man named Jeffrey Lynn Combs vanished, leaving behind a series of puzzling clues that would mark the beginning of a long and unresolved mystery. His mother returned home from her job to an unsettling scene. Pork chops were left cooking in a hot pan on the stove, and a set of her son's wet, tattered clothes were on the floor.
A note from Jeffrey stated that his scooter, two helmets, and cell phone had been stolen, and he was going to find the person responsible. In the note, he asked his mother to come looking for him if he didn't return by dark. After she spent the next day and night searching for him, she came home to find he had apparently returned at some point to change clothes, taking a camouflage-print jacket before leaving again. She never saw or heard from her son again.
Jeffrey, also known as Jeff, had faced significant hardships in his life. He had dropped out of school in the ninth grade and had a troubled past. Just months before he disappeared, in June 2008, he had suffered a stroke which resulted in the loss of use of his left arm and limited use of his right hand. He also suffered from what was believed to be terminal liver disease. Following his release from a ten-year prison sentence in February 2008 for assault with a deadly weapon, he had moved in with his mother and was attempting to adjust to life outside of prison, keeping his parole appointments. A few days prior to his disappearance, Jeffrey had invited a homeless man and woman to his home, but his mother made them leave. These individuals lived in a tent near the Reddies River, and after he went missing, his mother confronted them. They claimed to have seen him getting into a car with two women.
The police investigation into Jeffrey's disappearance soon uncovered some of his belongings. His scooter, one of the helmets, and his jacket were found near the Reddies River by Suncrest Orchard Road, close to where the homeless individuals had been staying. The scooter was missing parts. Authorities interviewed the people at the homeless camp, viewing them as potential witnesses, but no suspects have ever been named in connection with his case. The overview of this case is that of a suspicious disappearance that has left a family searching for answers for many years. His mother believes that her son is deceased, and law enforcement has stated his case is suspicious. The mystery of what happened to Jeffrey Lynn Combs after he left a note about his stolen scooter remains unsolved.Last Seen: Oct 23, 2008
