Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP159169)
On February 19, 2026, Charels Keyston Hodge, a 29-year-old man, spoke with his uncle, letting him know he was in Las Vegas, Nevada. This phone call would be the last time his family heard from him. Charels, also known by his nickname 'Ria', is described as a Black/African American male, standing approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds. He has black hair and a very distinct physical characteristic: his left eye is missing, while his right eye is brown.
Following that final communication from Las Vegas, a troubling silence began, stretching into days and then weeks, causing deep concern for those who care for him.
The absence of any further contact was profoundly out of character for Charels, escalating his family's worry until they felt compelled to seek official help. On April 24, 2026, more than two months after he was last heard from, his family formally reported him missing to the Big Sandy Police Department in his home state of Texas. The considerable length of time between his last known contact and the official report underscores the family's growing desperation to find answers about his whereabouts and well-being. The filing of the report initiated an official investigation, casting a wider net in the search for Charels.
As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities received a tip on June 11, 2026, suggesting that a person matching Charels's description might be in the area known as Skid Row in Los Angeles, California. This information introduced a new possible location in the search, shifting focus from Nevada to California. The overview of this case is one of distressing uncertainty; a young man who vanished after a simple phone call, leaving his family to grapple with his sudden and unexplained absence. The investigation continues, spanning multiple states, fueled by the hope of uncovering what happened to Charels Hodge after he was last heard from in Las Vegas.Last Seen: Feb 19, 2026
