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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP89940) and 4 other sources
In the small community of Linwood, North Carolina, the new year began with a disquieting mystery that has left a family searching for answers. On January 1, 2022, 35-year-old Anthony Vincent Caffey vanished, his sudden disappearance creating a void filled with uncertainty and concern for his loved ones. That afternoon, around noon, Anthony was in a vehicle with his girlfriend when an argument broke out between them. The dispute reportedly escalated, and Anthony exited the car at the intersection of Swicegood Road and Potts Creek Road in the Linwood area of Davidson County. He walked away from the vehicle and has not been seen or heard from by his family since that day.

Although Anthony was reportedly homeless at the time of his disappearance, he maintained regular contact with his family, making his silence all the more alarming. The report of his disappearance was not made to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office until January 12, 2022, eleven days after he was last seen. Since then, investigators and his family have been pleading with the public for any information that might lead to his whereabouts. Described as a white male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing around 175 pounds, his family longs for his safe return.

The circumstances surrounding Anthony Caffey's case remain troubling and unresolved. His disappearance after a heated argument leaves many questions unanswered. The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office has urged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The case is a poignant reminder of how quickly a person can disappear, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and a family waiting in anguish. The investigation into what happened to Anthony Caffey after he walked away from that vehicle on a January afternoon continues, a lingering mystery in the heart of North Carolina.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 2022

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
UP95196 • Found Mar 3, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–59 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 75%5'5"–6'1" vs 6'0"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.