In the late summer of 2019, a sense of concern grew for the well-being of 61-year-old Floyd E. Black Jr. who was last seen on August 9th in Barnstable, Massachusetts. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds, with distinctive auburn hair and blue eyes. He was reportedly wearing a navy blue windbreaker, gray or black sweatpants, and black and blue sneakers, and was carrying a black backpack. Floyd, who was also known by the nicknames Junior, Red Rooster, or Pink Floyd, had a linear scar down his chest and another significant scar on his upper left shoulder. He also wore glasses and had receding red/auburn hair that was three to four inches long, with a mostly gray beard about an inch in length.
Floyd was last seen when he walked away from a residence on Baxter Road in Barnstable.
He had been residing at a shelter in Barnstable and had told a roommate he was heading to Falmouth, where his daughter lived. However, he never reached his daughter's home, leading his family to believe he may have boarded the wrong bus. This initiated a desperate search by his family, who were deeply concerned for his welfare. His daughter, Kerry Black, described him as a man who was very close to his family, especially his grandchildren, and that it was highly uncharacteristic of him to be out of contact. The situation was made more critical by the fact that Floyd had several health issues, including Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder, a previous head injury, and a heart condition, and was without his necessary medication. The Falmouth Police Department issued a Silver Alert to aid in the search for him.
The search for Floyd continued for months, with his daughter tirelessly distributing flyers and visiting homeless shelters in the Boston and Cambridge areas, following up on potential sightings. Tragically, the search came to a sad conclusion in the spring of the following year. On March 23, 2020, human remains were discovered in a wooded area near the Department of Public Works on Falmouth Road in Hyannis. A few days later, on March 26, the Cape and Islands District Attorney's office confirmed that the remains were identified as those of Floyd Black. While the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took jurisdiction of the case, authorities stated at the time that there was no indication of suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. The investigation into his passing remained with the Barnstable Police and State Police Detectives assigned to the District Attorney's Office. This brought a somber end to the months-long search for the missing man, leaving his family and community to mourn their loss.Last Seen: Aug 9, 2019
