Billy Joe Hayes, 53, was last seen May 15, 2008, in Huntington, West Virginia. He is described as Black / African American, between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall, 130–135 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes, a scar on his forehead and another near his left eye. His disappearance wasn’t reported to the Huntington Police Department until June 17, 2008.

Very little is known about the circumstances of his disappearance. The Huntington Police Department is the primary investigating agency, with assistance from the West Virginia State Police, and his case is listed in NamUs as MP40839. No significant public progress has been reported.

If anyone knew Billy Hayes, saw him in Huntington around May 15, 2008, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.