Deante Mccarthy Missing Person Case

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Deante

Mccarthy

17

17

Black / African American

Male

In the late winter of 2020, a then 31-year-old man named Male Deante Mccarthy, also known as Robert Sterling McCarthy, vanished from Manassas, Virginia. His last confirmed sighting was on February 20th by his girlfriend at her home on Prince Cole Court. The evening was marked by a disagreement between the two, after which McCarthy left the residence and was never seen or heard from by his loved ones again. In the days that followed, a few electronic footprints were left, providing a possible glimpse into his movements. There was a final bank transaction on February 28th for a ride-share service to Baltimore, Maryland. This, coupled with a social media contact from the same city on February 26th, suggests he may have traveled there. McCarthy was described as a man of 5-foot-10 and weighing around 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He had a distinctive tattoo of the state of Maryland on his right shoulder and walked with a noticeable limp. Friends and authorities were also aware that he sometimes went by the alias "Sterling Turner". McCarthy had a history of substance abuse, and it was known that he would occasionally travel to Baltimore to purchase drugs. Despite his struggles, at the time of his disappearance, it was reported that he was in a period of recovery. Years have passed since Male Deante Mccarthy's disappearance, and the case remains an open and unresolved wound for those who know him. The silence and lack of answers have left a void, with concern for his welfare growing with each passing day. Law enforcement has periodically renewed their public appeals for information, highlighting the enduring mystery of his case. The overview of this case is one of a man who disappeared under troubling circumstances, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. The argument with his girlfriend, the subsequent trip to a city known to be a site of his past struggles, and the complete cessation of contact paint a concerning picture of his last known days. The search for answers continues, fueled by the hope that someone, somewhere, holds the key to bringing an end to the uncertainty.

Dec 14, 2025

WAYNESBORO

Virginia

07/27/2026