Joseph Tyler Willard, 36, was last seen in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on August 18, 2023. He is described as having blond hair, blue eyes, fair skin and distinctive tattoos on his right shoulder, chest and right forearm. Joseph left a note saying he was going away but intended to return.

Family told police it was very uncharacteristic for him to be out of contact this long, and they raised the concern that he may be experiencing homelessness. The Murfreesboro Police Department opened an investigation under case number 24-2612.

Anyone who knew Joseph’s routines or has information about his whereabouts is asked to come forward.