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Darrel Emory Canterbury Jr., a 26-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, was last seen on January 1, 2017. He had left his girlfriend's house in the early morning hours, around 2:30 a.m., and has not been heard from since. Canterbury is described as being 5'7" to 5'8" tall, weighing about 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He has distinctive tattoos, including a cross on his right arm and the words "Betrayed, Never Forgotten, Loved" across his chest.

Darrel had a history of drug abuse, ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 24, 2017

Victim Details

Jan 14, 2020

Jul 10, 2023

Darrel

Canterbury

33

26

68 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the winter of 2017, the life of 26-year-old Darrel Canterbury took a turn that left his family searching for answers. He was last seen in Columbus, Ohio, during the month of January. The specific date of his disappearance is unclear, with some sources stating January 1st and others January 24th. On the night he went missing, Darrel reportedly left his girlfriend's house in a car at 2:30 a.m. and was never heard from again. His sudden silence was alarming to his loved ones, as it was highly uncharacteristic for him to not be in contact with them. This abrupt loss of communication prompted his family to report him as a missing person, setting in motion an investigation that has now spanned several years. Darrel is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 135 pounds. He has distinct tattoos that serve as identifying markers: a cross on his upper right arm and the phrase "Betrayed & Never Forgotten & Loved" tattooed across his upper chest. At the time he vanished, he was known to have a history of drug abuse. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain limited, with few details available to the public. The Columbus Police Department has been the primary agency investigating his case, urging anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The years since Darrel's disappearance have been filled with uncertainty and anguish for his family and friends. The absence of concrete leads and the cold nature of the case have left them in a state of perpetual limbo, grappling with unanswered questions about his fate. Despite the passage of time, the investigation into what happened to Darrel Canterbury remains open. Law enforcement and his loved ones hold onto the hope that new information will emerge, finally shedding light on the mystery of his disappearance and bringing closure to those who continue to wait for him. The case serves as a somber reminder of the lasting impact a missing person has on a community.

Jan 24, 2017

Columbus

Ohio

Franklin County

43223

Unknown

70814

Columbus Division of Police

Columbus

Ohio

Franklin County

43215

B.Robin Tucker

Police Detective

120 Marconi Boulevard, Ohio

6146454545

Local

Law Enforcement

170067897

2017-01-24

Columbus Division of Police

8328

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/02/2026


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